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Meeting the Windows 7 RTM milestone puts us on our way to releasing Windows 7 on October 22. If your business relies on building and selling world-class PCs, you want to make sure they are powered by Windows 7.
Read the complete Windows 7 RTM announcement.
Until Windows 7 arrives, you need to keep selling Windows Vista PCs. The Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program can help:
- Optional, low-cost program allows partners who purchase a qualifying Windows Vista SKU from an Authorized Microsoft OEM Distributor to provide a Windows 7 Upgrade Option offer form to customers.
- This form can be redeemed for a free Windows 7 upgrade when Windows 7 is available.
Get marketing materials to promote the upgrade option. Enroll now in the Microsoft Partner Program, and then visit Windows 7: Sell It in the OEM Partner Center.
Windows 7 will be released in a “superset” SKU model: Each higher-edition SKU retains all the features of lower SKU editions, but adds more functionality to them. Windows 7 Professional represents the best fit for system builders’ small- and midsize-business customers:
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Broad application and device compatibility with unlimited concurrent applications.
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Safe, reliable, and supported.
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Home Group makes it easy to share media, documents, and printers across multiple PCs in offices without a domain.
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Improved taskbar and JumpLists.
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Live thumbnail previews and enhanced visual experience.
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Advanced networking support (ad-hoc wireless networks and Internet connection sharing).
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Mobility Center is included.
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Aero Glass and advanced windows navigation.
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Easy networking and sharing across all your PCs and devices.
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Improved media format support, enhancements to Windows Media Center, and media streaming, including Play To.
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Multi-touch and improved handwriting recognition.
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Domain Join enables simple and secure server networking.
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Encrypting File System protects data with advanced network backup.
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Location Aware Printing helps find the right printer when moving between the office and home.
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Windows XP Mode runs many Windows XP productivity applications seamlessly from the Windows 7 Professional desktop.
To access in-depth system builder resources for Windows 7—including technical overviews, sales readiness and marketing materials, online training, and the Windows 7 preinstallation forum—you must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program. Enroll now.
After you have enrolled, visit the Worldwide OEM Partner Center.
From business planning to customer retention, the Microsoft Partner Program offers:
- A single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes your expertise
- Rewards you for the total impact that you have in the technology marketplace
- Delivers value to help your business succeed
When you become a Registered Member of the Microsoft Partner Program you get free, exclusive system builder resources!
Learn more about the Microsoft Partner Program.
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