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Free upgrade to windows 7

Microsoft has unveiled its "Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program" that allows free or nearly-free upgrades to Windows 7 for people who purchase a new Vista PC between June 26, 2009, and Jan. 31, 2010.
The customers who buy windows vista equipped PCs during above mentioned period will be able to upgrade to windows 7. The PCs with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate versions of vista will get an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate when Microsoft officially introduces the new operating system. The soonest date to receive this upgrade disc is Oct. 22, the retail availability date for Windows 7. It may be weeks later, however, before many customers see those discs.
The program is a repeat of one launched in 2006 where Microsoft offered discounts for upgrading to windows vista for new windows XP PCs during oct06 to mar 07.
Microsoft has listed several computer makers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, that sell laptops that qualify for a free or discounted Windows 7 upgrade.
The FAQ regarding this program can be found here.

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