Windows 7

[Midnight Mover]

Ok guys, time to pre-order Windows 7

Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009. Here's an easy way to get it fast and save a bundle: Pre-order a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49** or a Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $99.** That's about half off the estimated retail prices. This offer is available through participating retailers. Pick one below and pre-order today. They'll tell you how to get your copy when Windows 7 is available.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/pre-order.aspx

Compare editions here

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions

[Midnight Mover]

Keep this thread clean. Use only kind words 

Remember, everything Microsoft makes is a gift 

This will just make it less expensive 

[Midnight Mover]

I got to see windows 7 at CES in January (thanks Duy) this year and it looks a lot like Vista but runs better.

You can turn off all the security nag screens if you want or leave them on, it has 3 levels

It also has a Windows XP Mode

[Midnight Mover]

Ok, got my copy yesterday

The Windows 7 launch party was last night

[g0_command0]

Wow, thats more expensive than the price microsoft is offering for the full version to students.

[Midnight Mover]

I got Windows 7 Professional. It was $99.00 pre release 

[g0_command0]

Microsoft is selling Windows 7 pro full version for 38 if you have a valid University Email. Ill confirm this tmw when i order mine. but my friend said he got his. 38, full edition pro

[akradecki]

Microsoft is selling Windows 7 pro full version for 38 if you have a valid University Email. Ill confirm this tmw when i order mine. but my friend said he got his. 38, full edition pro

Please do let us know...my daughter is in college.

[Dragonskiss]

Please do let us know...my daughter is in college.

Alan, certain colleges pair up with Microsoft via whats called the MSDN Academic Alliance.  At CSULB, business students, namely Management Information Systems majors get to download the software for free which is covered in the tuition costs.  You may want to ask Rebecca to see if her campus is offering such program, and if not, they usually still should have "student" discounts for software at their book stores.

I also have all versions available at my shop for a little cheaper than what you can usually find online.