Microsoft launches its new operating system, Windows 7, on October 22 and the Federal Government’s 50% tax deduction for the purchase of computers and software runs to December 31.
Analysts report that the new Windows 7 operating system is a substantial improvement on the current Vista system regarding speed, stability and ease of use.
Many businesses will buy new computers with Window 7 installed rather than upgrade the existing XP or Vista systems, which can prove to be a painful experience.
So sales of new laptops and desktop computers are expected to increase until the tax deduction period expires.
While compatibility was a major problem with Vista, the Windows 7 system will run programs like Quicken and MYOB, when those programs are refreshed.
Because the ability to continue to use existing software is an important aspect of upgrading an operating system, Microsoft has incorporated a feature named Windows XP Mode in Windows 7. This creates a virtual PC that allows applications to run as usual, in this virtual mode on XP.
XP Mode will be available only in the Professional; Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Windows 7 and the PC must use a high end processor.
An improvement in productivity is helpful at this time, when the end of the economic downturn is beginning to appear in Australia, with new job ads increasing in the last month, as opposed to falling every month in recent times.
Australia is the only country in the developed world to have avoided a technical recession, but the price that has been paid is the large government debt incurred in stimulating the economy and a very productive period is needed to cope with that debt.
We assist business productivity with our Local Search facility in our Australian Business Directory by providing qualified prospects to the 1.2 million businesses listed, at no cost to them.
Monte Huebsch, CEO.
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