Windows 7 is proving to be rock-solid, and I use it every day in my mission-critical environment here at Larson Computer Services.
Many customers, however, for whatever reasons, choose to continue using the venerable Windows XP Professional and would rather not have to think about upgrading anytime soon.
So the following is an interesting development from Microsoft:
In a blog post about Windows 7, dated July 12 (and updated July 13) Microsoft announced, in so many words, that Windows XP Professional (not the Home version) will be available until 2020.
That’s right. 2020, ten years from now.
Specifically, Microsoft is extending the option for business customers who purchase Windows 7 to choose the downgrade option, meaning that the computer will come pre-installed with Windows XP Professional. Media (DVD) for Windows 7 will be included, so the customer can, at any time, upgrade the system to Windows 7 without additional expense.
This is an option that many of our business customers currently enjoy when ordering a system from Dell, and it’s one I highly encourage them to take advantage of.
Oh, and you don’t have to be a real “business” user to benefit from this yourself, in the case where you need a new system for personal use. Just order any computer from Dell in their business line, and tell them you want the downgrade option to Windows XP Professional. “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy” … (THAT’s gonna take a few of you back, ha ha)
Here’s a link to the blog post if you want to read it yourself, but be forewarned. The article is quite geeky 
And of course, if you have any questions about this or any other matter related to computers and technology, give us a call anytime at Larson Computer Services, at 701-837-6202.
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