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August 6, 2009
Windows 7 - sign of the Apocalypse?
The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg asked Microsoft for a matrix that would show the definitive list of combinations for upgrading to Windows 7. The result should not be viewed by pregnant women or people prone to seizures.Now, to be fair to Microsoft, it's not as confusing as it looks. If you already have Vista and you want to go to the comparable version of Windows 7, it's an easy upgrade. Anything else, though and your whole weekend is shot. And if you were to plot it as a probability chart...
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It must be pretty nice to be Walt Mossberg and be able to call up Microsoft and absolutely ruin some poor intern's week by forcing him to figure out that matrix. That'll look good on a resumé, though. "Danced like a monkey for Uncle Walt."
The Macalope did do a little math and going by Internet usage stats, about 80% of Windows users are looking at having to do a fresh installation instead of an upgrade.
It's a good time to be glad you're not a PC.
Go to the Macalope to read it all, with links.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at August 6, 2009 9:02 PM