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Windows 7: Getting Ready to Sell

Windows 7: Getting Ready to Sell. Robert Elliott Tech Data Sr. Product Sales Champion Microsoft OEM. April 30, 2009 Windows 7 Release Candidate. What are people saying about Windows 7 RC?.

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Windows 7: Getting Ready to Sell

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  1. Windows 7: Getting Ready to Sell Robert Elliott Tech Data Sr. Product Sales Champion Microsoft OEM

  2. April 30, 2009 Windows 7 Release Candidate

  3. What are people saying about Windows 7 RC? “Windows 7 RC1 includes a substantial number of productivity and performance tweaks that make an already solid, fast, entertaining and useful operating system even better.” ComputerWorld “Another blessing with Windows 7 RC is that there were no issues with drivers. It looks as if Microsoft and vendors really got on board with ensuring driver compatibility.” CRN “We've been using Beta and RC code since Windows 3, and this is by far the most solid and feature-complete RC we've seen.” ZD Net

  4. Windows 7 Builds on Windows Vista • Few Changes: Most software that runs on Windows Vista should run on Windows 7 - exceptions will be low level code. HW that runs Windows Vista well should run Windows 7. Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvements Deep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking

  5. A new approach to release. More predictable release process Designed for compatibility Better outreach and engagement with ecosystem early

  6. What we heard from business customers Voice of Customers Windows 7 Professional Fundamentals (Performance Reliability, Battery Life) “Time is money. I just can’t have a slow or unreliable computer.” • A PC Experience You Can Count On “Just because I bought a new computer doesn’t mean I want to buy a new printer or new software” Application / device compatibility “Productivity is key. I don’t have time to learn a new OS.” Ease of Use • Get More Done “How can I share files? How can I be productive on my laptop?” Networking, Mobility • Safeguard Your Work Security, Data Protection, Backup “I need to protect critical information – customer info, financial data.”

  7. Key Supporting SMB Features PC Experience You Can Count On Safeguard Your Work Get More Done • Fundamentals • Faster and more reliable • Compatibility • Windows XP Mode • Networking • Home Group • Domain Join and Group Policy Control • Troubleshooting • Action Center • Problem Steps Recorder • Ease of Use • Windows Desktop Search • Enhanced Taskbar • Snap, Peek, Shake • Libraries • IE8 Accelerators • Mobility • Location-Aware Printing • Mobility Center w/ Presentation Settings • Remote Desktop Host • Offline Files • Security • Streamlined UAC • IE8 Domain Highlighting and SmartScreen Filter • Encrypting File System • Backup • Advanced Backup • Restore Previous File Versions Orange: features included in Windows 7 Professional and above • *Windows XP Mode can either come pre-installed or can be downloaded at www.microsoft.com/business/downloads For more information on system requirements, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/requirements.aspx

  8. Demo: 7 features in 7 minutes

  9. End User Scenarios Our Focus is on Window 7 Home Premium and Professional Enhanced Navigation Windows Search Faster and more Reliable Wireless setup Internet Explorer 8 Windows Touch HomeGroup Advanced Backup Domain Join Group Policy Windows XP Mode Location Aware Printing Longer Battery Life Wireless setup Windows Media Center Internet TV Remote Media Streaming Play To Windows Live Photo Gallery DirectX 11 Games Explorer Game Updates 64-bit Parental Controls More Media, More Places Simplify My Life Power Gaming Work From Anywhere Safeguard Your Work Business Scenarios Consumer Scenarios

  10. End User Scenarios Our Focus is on Window 7 Home Premium and Professional Windows Touch AQ Wireless Keyboard High DPI Screen 3G/Fast Wireless Great GPU High Frame Rates Premium Audio Customization/Design Integrated TV Tuner Integrated TV Antenna Bright, HD Screen Fast HDD Long Battery Life Lightweight Mobile Broadband Good GPU CPU Virtualization Biometrics eSATA TPM More Media, More Places Simplify My Life Power Gaming Work From Anywhere Safeguard Your Work Business Scenarios Consumer Scenarios

  11. Why Windows 7 Professional? * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. ** Requires download of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate) and virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC, can be downloaded, from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc.

  12. Why Windows 7 Professional instead of Windows XP? • Better performance, value, and compatibility • Better, easier mobile computing • Easier, more intuitive • Enhanced security • Automatic backup

  13. Why Windows 7 Professional instead of Windows Vista? • Performance improvements • Faster startup and shutdown • Improved diagnostics and troubleshooting

  14. Windows XP Mode* • Windows XP Mode is Easy • Customer Need Windows 7 Solution • Windows XP Mode • Ease of Use: launch your older applications from the Windows 7 desktop • Business Continuity: reduce potential operational downtime • Cost Management: extend the life of your current Windows XP applications • “All my applications and devices should just work with my PC.” • Use Windows XP Mode to install existing Windows XP productivity applications and devices • Compatibility with existing Windows XP productivity applications and devices is key for Small and Medium size Businesses • Pin Windows XP applications to the Windows 7 taskbar and launch them seamlessly from the Windows 7 desktop * Windows XP Mode runs on Windows 7 Professional and above only

  15. Windows XP Mode: Requirement • Either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode • Runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate or a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC • Requires PC with: • 1 gigabyte (GB) Memory • 15 GB available disk space • Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on

  16. Windows 7: hardware requirements • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor • 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) • 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) • Microsoft DirectX® 9 processor with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher • For Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode: • CPU w/ Intel™ Virtualization Technology or AMD-V® feature turned on • 2 GB of memory recommended • Additional 15GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows environment recommended

  17. Windows 7 & Netbook PCs • Netbooks are small notebook PCs • All SKUs of Windows 7 run great on Small Notebook PCs • Windows 7 Home Premium is the standard consumer SKU for Small Notebook PCs • Windows 7 Starter is the entry level offering for Small Notebook PCs Best Windows® 7 HP/Pro Better • The full Windows experience and rich media/touch/Pro features • HD video/TV • 3D gaming • Multi-touch and handwriting recognition • Ability to join a managed network with Domain Join (Pro) • BitLocker™ data protection on internal and external drives (Pro) Windows® 7 Home Premium Good Windows® 7 Starter • The full Windows experience on the go • Unlimited hardware and apps • Aero®, Live Thumbnails & advanced window navigation • Windows Media Center, media streaming, and full media format support • Easy networking & sharing across all your PCs & devices • Basic functionality on the go • Hardware restricted • Familiar, safe and supported • Broad application and device compatibility • No Aero ®, Live Thumbnails or advanced window management • Can run 3 applications at a time

  18. Oct 22, 2009 Windows 7 General Availability

  19. Resources: Get up to speed! • OEM Partner Centerhttp://oem.microsoft.com/win7 • Microsoft Partner Program portalhttp://partner.microsoft.com/windows7 • Small and midsize businesseshttp://www.windows.com/business • Windows XP Modehttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc • Windows Compatibility Centerhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility

  20. Engage with Our Windows Specialists • They Specialize in: • Windows 7 • Windows Licensing • Virtualization • and more… Phone: 701.347.2627 E-mail: windesk@microsoft.com

  21. Call to Action Download Windows 7 RC today microsoft.com/windows7 Start using, testing, and learning oem.microsoft.com/win7 Send your Questions and Feedback: windesk@microsoft.com

  22. © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

  23. APPENDIX

  24. Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program • Objective: to maintain sales of Windows Vista-based PCs until the launch of Windows 7 • Program Dates: June 26th, 2009 thru January 31st, 2010 • Eligibility: Qualifying customer must purchase PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or higher • How it works: purchase an eligible Vista upgrade option SKU and provide end customer with an upgrade off form • Details: • http://oem.microsoft.com/win7 • http://oemsalescenter.com

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