A writer for PCWorld discussed whether you should upgrade to Windows 7 or wait until you buy a new machine.
For over a decade, the rule-of-thumb has been that you need double the minimum requirements for any Windows OS. With MS stating that 7 needs a Pentium 4 and 1 gig of RAM, the writer, based on his own tests, recommends that you need a dual-core processor with 2 gigs of RAM.
I agree, and I repeat: If your computer is built from the ground up for Windows XP, do not switch to Windows 7.
The writer also pointed out that this will certainly be the last Windows OS offered in 32 bits. If you are using three gigs of RAM, it's time to go 64-bit with your next computer.
He also pointed out that a powerful new computer will cost you about $800, running Windows 7. Use the money you save by not upgrading your old computer to get yourself a better new one.
For over a decade, the rule-of-thumb has been that you need double the minimum requirements for any Windows OS. With MS stating that 7 needs a Pentium 4 and 1 gig of RAM, the writer, based on his own tests, recommends that you need a dual-core processor with 2 gigs of RAM.
I agree, and I repeat: If your computer is built from the ground up for Windows XP, do not switch to Windows 7.
The writer also pointed out that this will certainly be the last Windows OS offered in 32 bits. If you are using three gigs of RAM, it's time to go 64-bit with your next computer.
He also pointed out that a powerful new computer will cost you about $800, running Windows 7. Use the money you save by not upgrading your old computer to get yourself a better new one.