The NEW Microsoft Windows 7
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Release Date confirmed 22nd October 2009
We're on our way to
Windows 7, and if you like trying out pre-release software, now's your chance.
You get to see what's coming, and we get to see if our changes and fixes from
the Beta testing are working correctly.
How do you test the
software? You put it on your PC, and then do what you'd normally do. Your PC
will automatically and anonymously send our engineers the information they need
to verify the fixes and changes they made based on the Windows 7 Beta tests.
Save on Windows 7
If you are investing in desktop software for your business, now is the
right time to begin preparing for the transition to Windows 7. Through
Microsoft Software Assurance you can secure the rights to Windows 7
Enterprise edition, providing significant cost savings in terms of
upgrading to the new operating system when it arrives.
Windows 7 offers increased stability, security and flexibility. It has
been built upon the significant technical advances created for our
Windows operating systems and Windows Server 2008. Once it is released
you can move any PCs purchased today to Windows 7 Enterprise whenever
you are ready.
Plus Microsoft has extended the time for you to attach Software
Assurance to Windows desktop operating system licenses that were
acquired with new PCs through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM);
the time period has been extended from 90 days to 180 days. This offer
is valid until 31st August 2009**
(** Customers must have an OEM license for Windows XP Professional,
Windows XP Professional N, Windows XP Professional Blade PC Edition,
Windows Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista
Blade PC Edition that was acquired with a new PC after 31st July, 2008,
but more than 90 days prior to today’s date).
Why should you care?
Software Assurance give you rights to Windows 7 Enterprise, which allows you to:
Keep Secure
With Windows BitLocker full-volume drive encryption, you can better
protect corporate, customer and user data if a mobile worker’s laptop
is lost or stolen. Plus, with new BitLocker To Go encryption, data on
removable drives, including USB sticks, is protected.
Keep in Touch
DirectAccess seamlessly links you to corporate resources from the road,
without VPN. BranchCache makes it faster to open files and web pages
from a branch office, as local users can share the same information
once downloaded.
Stay Productive
Powerful new search tools (Search Federation, Libraries and Enterprise
Search Scopes) allow you to search across your PC, the web and the
intranet - all in familiar format from your Windows 7 desktop. This
saves end users time and effort in finding key information from a range
of sources.
Save Today
Secure Rights to Windows 7 now through Software Assurance. If you are
buying a new PC with Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional,
or have bought one in the past six months, you should purchase
Microsoft Software Assurance with it. Along with the support, services,
training and tools that Software Assurance provides, you’ll also get
Windows 7 as an included upgrade, due to be released by early 2010.
