CNN: Microsoft Reboots

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CNN article Microsoft Reboots by Jeffrey M. O’Brien sez:

“But here's some good news: On Oct. 22 Vista will be safely behind Microsoft ( MSFT ). On that day, the company will introduce a successor, Windows 7, and guess what? It doesn't suck. In fact, it's really pretty good. For all the pomp around each new version of the iPhone, the latest Kindle, or Google's next beta, Wave, Windows 7 is sure to go down as the technology launch of the year.

Critics love it, and IT managers are ready to buy. A recent Credit Suisse survey says that a quarter of corporate customers plan to upgrade within two years. Analysts estimate that the new OS could boost Microsoft's revenue by more than $3 billion over that time and ignite the entire ecosystem built on Windows — from computer makers like Dell and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) to third-party software vendors, resellers, and system supporters. It could be the shot in the arm the entire tech sector has been looking for.”

I concur.  :o)