The decision to reverse the release date of Windows Vista to early 2007 by Microsoft made many people not want to buy computers in the fourth quarter of this year. To overcome this situation, the US software group is discussing with manufacturers about a new incentive upgrade program.

Buy PC last year to upgrade Windows Vista for free? images 1 Source: macbidouille Accordingly, PC systems consumed during this Christmas will be upgraded for free to Windows Vista as soon as the new generation operating system appears.

This solution will make users more comfortable when shopping at the end of the year - the time when electronics prices drop significantly with many other promotional forms - instead of having to wonder if the decision to buy is delayed. to early 2007.

A Microsoft spokesman acknowledged the plan would benefit consumers and small businesses, but things have yet to be specified. "We are only negotiating with our partners and the program has not yet gone," the spokesman said.

Other sources, like Taiwan's DigiTimes, also confirmed Microsoft's transition to Windows Vista will begin in October.