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Worldwide Computer Products News, Oct 25, 2006
Worldwide Computer Products News-25 October 2006-Microsoft to launch upgrade programme for Vista and Office 2007(C)1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
A coupon programme is to be launched by software company Microsoft Corp this week, which will enable PC buyers to upgrade to the company's new Windows Vista operating system when it is introduced next year.
Microsoft said the programme will start on 26 October for the Vista operating system and its Office 2007 software suite, helping the company to avoid a fall in PC sales over the holiday shopping season.
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According to Microsoft, the programme will enable customers buying a PC which runs Windows XP, to upgrade to Windows Vista when the new system is introduced next year, with a similar programme available for Office 2007.
PC manufacturers including Dell Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co will take part in the upgrade programme, with the Vista upgrade available free, or at a discount, depending on the PC manufacturer concerned.
Between 80% and 85% of PCs sold during the holiday season are expected to be eligible for the upgrade programme, which will run until 15 March 2007. A DVD carrying the new operating system will be shipped to the customer following the release of the new software.
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