Windows 7
To upgrade or not to upgrade? You can upgrade to Windows 7 to see what all the new features are. Microsoft are allowing IT professionals to install it and see what all the fuss is about. They also advise not to use your main home or business PC?
Here’s what you need to know from MicroSoft:
This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.
* You don’t need to rush to get Windows 7 RC. The RC release will be available at least through June 2009 and we’re not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
* Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.
* Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don’t test Windows 7 RC on your primary home or business PC.
* Technical details/updates: Before installing the RC please read the Release Notes, and Things to Know for important information about the release.
* Keep up with the news.
* Keep your PC updated: Be sure turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.
full article : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx?ITPID=wcfeed
and if that as not scared you…….go ahead and install. If I decide to take the plunge then I will blog the results.
