Windows 7 release set for holiday season

It's déjà vu all over again.

Although the pending release of Windows 7 does not seem to be generating the degree of anticipation enjoyed by XP or Vista, it has generated significant Good Boot e-mail.

The déjà vu as you might have guessed is “should I wait to purchase a new computer until after the release of the Windows 7?”. 

My advice has always been based on need. If your computer is doing just about all you want it to do or can be tweaked by a qualified technician for a reasonable cost to do at least most of what you want it to do, if there’s a new operating system on the not too distant horizon I recommend waiting for its release. 

I also recommend if you’re a novice you wait until your technician recommends the new operating system is ready for prime time.

Otherwise you might as well go ahead and purchase a new Vista computer as traditionally the release date of a new Windows operating system is overly optimistic.

However because of what I've been told by responsible sources, I suggest if at all possible everyone particularly Xpers should wait until the release of Window 7 to purchase a new computer.

Please keep in mind I'm not a technician, but know my reliable sources suggest that Windows 7 will be well worth the wait even if the release date extends beyond the current projected 2009 holiday season.

Even the most ardent critics of Vista seem to be enthusiastic about the success of Windows 7 in purging many of Vista’s problems. In fact so much so, I've asked Dwayne Alton one of Vista's most ardent critics, to present Windows 7 at our February User Group meeting.

Dwayne is not only one of Microsoft's most respected Windows beta testers, he’s one of the chosen few whose technical expertise and credibility warranted a summons to Redmond from Microsoft.

The February 12th, 6:00 PM User Group meeting is at Lee Memorial auditorium on Cleveland Avenue. The presentation is free and open to the public.

In addition to presenting Windows 7, Dwayne will host a Q&A opportunity that because of his insider knowledge will provide answers to most of your questions and concerns.

As a bonus Dwayne will offer his expertise and advice concerning mini PC’s. Mini PC’s are a recent technological innovation that for many may be a potential cost-effective alternative to the expensive do everything for everybody PC’s.

Here’s wishing you a Good Boot.