Pre-order Windows 7

Amazon are now allowing pre-orders of Windows 7 to be made1. It’s not released until October, but expect it to sell like the proverbial hot cakes!
After the failure that was Vista (sorry, but it was), Windows 7 is finally putting Microsoft back on track. I’ve been running the Beta (and later, RC) version and have found it quick and easy to use – once I know my hardware will still work, I’d be happy to upgrade both my main PC and Netbook to Windows 7.
Unless you have some specific business requirements, the Home Premium edition is probably your best bet. And you no longer have to worry about whether to buy the 32-bit or 64-bit version, as both are included.
Due to a European ruling, Windows 7 sold in Europe is a special “E” edition. This means that it comes without a browser (or, more specifically, Internet Explorer). Therefore you will need to ensure you have a CD, USB stick, etc, ready with one before installing Windows 7.
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