How are pre-order sales of Windows 7 doing in the UK? Very well. However there are two major differences compared to the US version. First, it is required to have a clean install. For most people this means the drive must be wiped in order to use it to get rid of the old Windows (Vista or XP). Second, there is no Internet Explorer in the UK version. This is...

Well, the prices for Windows 7 are here and this is how it fares out. Is Windows 7 cheaper than Vista? YES (thank God). If Microsoft had priced this the same as the previous OS that would have been a seriously stupid maneuver. Starting today, if you pre-order Windows 7 as an upgrade, the Home Premium Edition (which is what most people would go for) is just a...