[Tutor] OT: need computer advice from wise Tutors

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:00:16 pm Richard D. Moores wrote:
> Sorry about the OT, but I'm really nervous about the possibility of
> screwing up my laptop by upgrading the OS from Vista to 7, and can't
> think of a better place than Tutors to ask for advice.

Because of course knowing Python makes you an expert on Windows :)


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> Then recently I've talked to a couple of guys (separately) in 2
> Office Depots near Seattle who both told me that the Vista -> 7
> upgrade should go without any trouble at all. That I should do the
> upgrade, then immediately download and install all the updates for 7
> that MS has issued. Both used used to do such upgrades for customers
> for a fee ($40), but not anymore. 

Why did they stop? Could it be because the upgrade is sometimes 
difficult and requires huge amount of manual effort to get it working, 
far more than $40 will cover?

Cynical? Who, me?


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Steven D'Aprano