Still, Microsoft won’t want students purchasing Macs when they go back to school so you can bet we’ll see manufacturers offering, “Free Upgrade to Windows 7 ” after purchase. While I shudder at the thought ..

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Bits from Bill: Windows 7 Certified and Free Win7 Upgrades

My Microsoft insider source has confirmed this release schedule. My source has also told me that Microsoft is planning Ocotober 27, 2009 as the day that Windows 7 will be available via retail outlets as a standalone package. The date is ..

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