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Upgrade to WIN 7
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brewis
2009-12-23 01:27:57 UTC
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Ques: Without reading any material first I just installed a bunch of
software on a new laptop, then read that I could upgrade to windows7, if
I do will this remove all the software I just installed ( it took me a
couple of hours...) help pls
Corey Weir
2009-12-23 03:37:55 UTC
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Post by brewis
Ques: Without reading any material first I just installed a bunch of
software on a new laptop, then read that I could upgrade to windows7, if
I do will this remove all the software I just installed ( it took me a
couple of hours...) help pls
The upgrade will not uninstall any of your software. But, you might run
into some compatability issues with Win7 from your previous OS (XP or
Vista). Win7 has a decent compatibility mode which will probably mean
you are fine with regards to anything you installed, as long as you run
it in the proper mode.

Corey
Joanne
2010-01-17 03:59:00 UTC
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If I buy Windows 7, can I install it on the 3 computers in my house?

joanne
Post by brewis
Ques: Without reading any material first I just installed a bunch of
software on a new laptop, then read that I could upgrade to windows7, if I
do will this remove all the software I just installed ( it took me a
couple of hours...) help pls
NiteProwler
2010-01-17 12:47:53 UTC
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:29:00 -0330, "Joanne"
Post by Joanne
If I buy Windows 7, can I install it on the 3 computers in my house?
joanne
Not legally.
David
2010-01-19 02:47:24 UTC
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No. You would have to buy 3 copies of Windows 7 (around $450 total, depending
on specific version)

And for completeness... you do not actually buy a "copy", you buy a license to
use. It is not yours to own any more than a drivers license gives you
ownership of the road.

This is the reality of software licensing, despite many people being
unconvinced and wanting to steal copies for their own use.

If you do not want to spend that kind of money on your home PCs, consider a
free operating system like Ubuntu (a type of Linux). For many peoples use, it
is a fantastic alternative, and the price is right. There are also great, and
free, applications that will fill in most every need for most home use.

Ubuntu Operating System (www.ubuntu.com) - free
Open Office (www.openoffice.org) - free

versus ...
$150 for Windows
$180 Microsoft Office

Sure you may have to spend a couple of hours getting "used" to the new look of
your machine... but it is very similar and it will save you well over $350
after taxes.


My $0.02,

David.
Post by Joanne
If I buy Windows 7, can I install it on the 3 computers in my house?
joanne
Post by brewis
Ques: Without reading any material first I just installed a bunch of
software on a new laptop, then read that I could upgrade to windows7, if I
do will this remove all the software I just installed ( it took me a couple
of hours...) help pls
Jim
2010-01-19 16:30:43 UTC
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David
So Microsoft makes you pay for 3 copies of the exact same program
to be used by the exact same person in the exact same home
and you consider it stealing when someone tries to do otherwise?

Let's assume you have more than 1 tv and more than 1 dvd player.
It's no different than Paramount making you buy 2 copies of the same movie
to be played on different dvd players.

No wonder Gates is one of the richest men on the planet. Too many people
like you willing to pull down their pants and grab their ankles.
Post by David
No. You would have to buy 3 copies of Windows 7 (around $450 total,
depending on specific version)
And for completeness... you do not actually buy a "copy", you buy a
license to use. It is not yours to own any more than a drivers license
gives you ownership of the road.
This is the reality of software licensing, despite many people being
unconvinced and wanting to steal copies for their own use.
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Thomas Clancy
2010-01-19 18:11:59 UTC
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On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:43 -0330, "Jim"
Post by Jim
David
So Microsoft makes you pay for 3 copies of the exact same program
to be used by the exact same person in the exact same home
and you consider it stealing when someone tries to do otherwise?
It is stealing. If you don't like the rules, don't buy the license.
Post by Jim
Let's assume you have more than 1 tv and more than 1 dvd player.
It's no different than Paramount making you buy 2 copies of the same movie
to be played on different dvd players.
That's where you are wrong. You can't watch it in 3 rooms at the same
time. Why should the manufacturer have to provide extra (extra not
necessarily being "physical" i.e. like time, or decimal places on your
bank statement) because you have the luxury of owning more than one
gadget? To use your analogy, since you're a movie buff; What's to
stop Empire from simply copying all the movies that come in, and then
distributing said copies to their remaining studies without penalty?
I mean, after all, they were granted a license to show it?!?

As you can see, on the surface, not being able to use it does look
silly, but when you start to dig deeper, you'll have an "Ah-ha!"
moment.
Post by Jim
No wonder Gates is one of the richest men on the planet. Too many people
like you willing to pull down their pants and grab their ankles.
You mean pay folks for their time and investment? What a concept,
hey? If we were to subscribe to your attitude quite a few honest folks
would have been arrested for indecent exposure long ago.


Regards,
Thomas

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Joanne
2010-01-19 23:29:59 UTC
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Post by Thomas Clancy
On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:43 -0330, "Jim"
Post by Jim
David
So Microsoft makes you pay for 3 copies of the exact same program
to be used by the exact same person in the exact same home
and you consider it stealing when someone tries to do otherwise?
It is stealing. If you don't like the rules, don't buy the license.
Post by Jim
Let's assume you have more than 1 tv and more than 1 dvd player.
It's no different than Paramount making you buy 2 copies of the same movie
to be played on different dvd players.
That's where you are wrong. You can't watch it in 3 rooms at the same
time. Why should the manufacturer have to provide extra (extra not
necessarily being "physical" i.e. like time, or decimal places on your
bank statement) because you have the luxury of owning more than one
gadget? To use your analogy, since you're a movie buff; What's to
stop Empire from simply copying all the movies that come in, and then
distributing said copies to their remaining studies without penalty?
I mean, after all, they were granted a license to show it?!?
As you can see, on the surface, not being able to use it does look
silly, but when you start to dig deeper, you'll have an "Ah-ha!"
moment.
Post by Jim
No wonder Gates is one of the richest men on the planet. Too many people
like you willing to pull down their pants and grab their ankles.
You mean pay folks for their time and investment? What a concept,
hey? If we were to subscribe to your attitude quite a few honest folks
would have been arrested for indecent exposure long ago.
Regards,
Thomas
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I guess I will stay with XP.

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