Technically Speaking

So the scheduled goal provided at Tech Ed 2009 in Los Angeles last month of Holiday 2009 shipment for Windows 7 is more than doable, or at least that’s the latest info leaked form announced by Microsoft.

October 22 2009 is the date Microsoft wants the new OS to be out in the wild for customers to purchase either in a box or on a box.

This should be a good plan for consumers and IT shops everywhere, OEM boxes shipping just in time for the 2010 budgeting season (at least where I work). 

As much as I am looking forward to Windows 7 being on every desktop imaginable (and even some Macs) I have to wonder just how many businesses will make the jump to Win 7 and how many will hold off based on the fun we all had with Windows Vista (or didn’t have).

I am going to push very hard to pilot Windows 7 in my organization and hopefully build enough user adoption to quickly show the benefits and begin a rollout.

Features like

Problem steps recorder – the screen capture tool for end users

Direct Access – access to corporate resources without a VPN from any connection

Better resource usage -  better memory management and longer lasting hardware

These are all reasons that Windows 7 will be good for business.  Pilot with a small group of users from all over the spectrum, those who love, like, and loathe technology to get a feeling for what supporting 7 will entail.  I think it will be a good experience for everyone.

Click here for more details from the Windows 7 team blog.