If you happen to own a TV or have heard about the internet, this is likely not news to you. The world’s largest supplier of operating systems had some very well-documented frustrations with their previous operating system, Vista, but by all accounts is making amends or atonements with their latest, Windows 7. So should you rush out and make the switch to make your employees lives easier?
The better question might be: “Is there a legitimate need or business case to be made for the upgrade?” If you are a successful small or medium-sized business owner, you probably don’t make purchasing decisions ’willy-nilly’, so here are a few things to ponder if you are thinking about making the change.
The advantages of Windows 7 can be pretty compelling (see this month’s Tech Tip for the 7 pros and 7 cons to upgrading) - depending on your type of work and your daily use of technology – but should you make the investment? And should you do it now?

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