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Paul Sutton wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Ok this is MS related, but it does give us some sort of idea of when > its due for release and the pricing structure, cheapest is 79 for the > upgrade, > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8118749.stm > > Lets see if as a lug we can really push the alternatives. > > Paul > > > Okay having re-read the article, it looks like the retail boxed version of Windows 7 will only be available as a full version (rather than an upgrade) but will be available at the same price as the Vista Upgrade until 31st Dec 2009. So we're looking at £80 for Windows 7 Home Premium, £189 for Windows 7 Pro and £199 for Windows 7 Ultimate. Not cheap but considering you can transfer the retail boxed versions from one PC to another it could end up being a saving for those who want Windows and change components regularly. Personally though after my HTPC died on me yesterday I've decided to probably ditch Vista on it and go for a MythTV box with separate Bluray player. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html