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October 22, 2009

Windows 7: What you need to know about the new Microsoft OS

The good, the bad, the early adopters and your organisation

By IDG reporters


ComputerworldUK brings you an in-depth look at Windows 7, the most significant operating system launch in years.

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From IT managers' reactions and early adopter experiences to analyst views and how-tos, here is the information you need to evaluate Microsoft's new OS and plan your deployment programme.

Windows 7: IT managers will be slow to move from XP

Don't wait for Service Pack to test Windows 7, says Gartner

Windows 7 gets its first patches

Ballmer: Microsoft Windows 7 will save you £100 per PC annually

Microsoft says Vista to Windows 7 upgrades can take 20 hours

Windows 7 security: A better kind of anarchy

Ten things Microsoft needs to fix in Windows 7

Seven deadly sins of Microsoft Windows 7

Windows 7: Four reasons to upgrade, four reasons to stay away

Windows 7 will drive virtualisation, boost Apple iPhone

Early adopter case studies

BT skips Microsoft Vista in favour of Windows 7

BMW and Windows 7: Why the car giant is upgrading

British Airports Authority pilots Windows 7

Windows 7: How to guides

How to install Windows 7

Windows 7: How to manage different users

A guide to Windows 7 networking

Windows 7: How to upgrade from XP

How to use Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts

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