About Today: Is Windows 7 Worth the Bother?

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley If it were up to me, I would never, ever upgrade my software, or replace my computer. In fact, I'd probably still be writing with my college word processor, the one that was essentially a typewriter on steroids, with a teeny screen. (OK, not really, but only because it didn't get the interwebs. Otherwise: Totally.)   In the Spotlight Should You Upgrade to Windows 7? I'm not what you call an "early adopter" is my point. So when new operating systems emerge, I think long and hard before I upgrade.              More Topics Astronaut Lisa Nowak Strikes Plea Deal Weird News James Franco's Storyline on 'General Hospital' General Hospital Make it Merry: Crafts for the Holiday Season DIY Fashion What 'Precious' Means for Race Relations Race Relations The Most Disappointing Books of 2009 Bestsellers Make Baby Food With Everyday Supplies Baby's First Year Follow Us on Twitter About.com 5 Ways Windows 7 Beats Vista This, however, might get me on board with Windows 7: "Windows 7, unlike every previous version of Windows, didn't have increased hardware requirements to run smoothly. And on the same hardware, it runs significantly faster than Vista, in my experience."   How Much Does Windows 7 Cost? I still think the OS fairy should stop by my house and drop off new versions of things, if they're so much better. But then, it's been pointed out to me that I'm a big grump about that sort of thing. So if I can't get upgraded for free, I'll settle for knowing exactly how much money I'm supposed to spend.     Sponsored Links   Home Allergy Center Quick Cleaning Tricks These easy shortcuts and tips will help keep rid your home of grime, dust and other allergens. More > Today Ads Dust Mite Pictures Windows XP Food Allergy Windows Software Office XP Pro Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.