Palmia Computer Club

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Palmia Computer Club An Introduction To Windows
7 8 July 2009 Jerry Moore
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What is an operating system?
O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M
D R I V E R S
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Windows Operating System History
http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Microsoft_
Windows
http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Microso
ft_Windows_versions
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Why Did Windows Vista Fail?
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Whats Improved In Windows 7?
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How Do I Get Windows 7?

• Download RC1 from Microsoft now
• Obtain RC1 copy from Computer Club now
• Pre-order discounted final release now
• Purchase new computer with upgrade coupon
• Wait till October 22nd

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What Does Windows 7 Cost?

• 49.99 if you pre-order now
• 99.99 for upgrade
• 199.99 for full version
• Up to 319.99 for other versions

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Can I Partition My Hard Drive To Load Windows 7
And Keep XP or Vista?
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Key Dates To Remember
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Will Windows 7 Run On My Machine?
Microsoft is offering an Upgrade Advisor Tool
to determine any potential problems before you
install
www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-adviso
r.aspx