Top reasons Windows 7 could fail
Windows 7, which hits stores in October, is shaping up to be the best version of Microsoft’s widely used operating system yet.
But nothing’s perfect. Windows 7, like any product, has flaws — some of them big ones. Wired.com on Tuesday laid out a list of good reasons to upgrade to Windows 7, including an enhanced user interface, improved compatibility with newer hardware and a seamless entertainment experience. (For even more background, see our first look at Windows 7.)
7 Reasons to Avoid Windows 7
- Upgrading From Windows XP Requires a Clean Install
- The Upgrade Is Expensive
- It’ll Cost You Time, Too
- It’s Still Windows
- Security Isn’t Automatically Better
- Built-In Support for Egregious Hardware-Based DRM
- Snow Leopard Is Almost Here
via wired
10 reasons why Windows 7 could fail
1: It’s too much like Vista
2: It will cost too much
3: XP is still too popular
4: The editions are too confusing
5: No upgrades are available for XP (and Europe)
6: It’s no good for netbooks
7: Single sign-on apps will fail
8: There are better alternatives
9: XP Mode may not help you
10: You’ll have to contend with DRM
via techrepublic