Intel, which infamously snubbed Vista for its own systems, has announced today they will be upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7, seemingly closing the chapter on the Vista OS.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer directly cited Intel today in a memo to corporate partners, saying Windows 7 will give the industry giant "improved performance, greater application responsiveness, and a better platform for mobile workers."
Intel released a study as well, giving almost perfect marks for the new OS.
"After 3 months of trial with over 300 users, 97% of our test users would recommend the new OS to peers and Intel IT sees the potential to save $11M over the next three years," said the release. "Because of improved employee productivity, reduced costs, ease of deployment and enhanced security, Intel IT is rolling out Windows 7 to early adopters this year and enterprise deployments starting early 2010."
Bloomberg adds that Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Continental Airlines have both also upgraded to 7, but neither company would confirm.
Intel released a study as well, giving almost perfect marks for the new OS.
"After 3 months of trial with over 300 users, 97% of our test users would recommend the new OS to peers and Intel IT sees the potential to save $11M over the next three years," said the release. "Because of improved employee productivity, reduced costs, ease of deployment and enhanced security, Intel IT is rolling out Windows 7 to early adopters this year and enterprise deployments starting early 2010."
Bloomberg adds that Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Continental Airlines have both also upgraded to 7, but neither company would confirm.
