Apple and Microsoft are gearing up to release their next generation operating systems before the end of 2009. Microsoft's Windows 7 and Apple's Snow Leopard (10.6) have both been in the news lately as work wraps up on each.
The latest news from Microsoft is that Windows 7 will be ready in time for the holiday season. There's a lot riding on Windows 7, as it's hoped to finally provide the must-have upgrade to XP that never materialized in Vista. New features include a new look, faster start-up and shut-downs, and easier home networking.
Meanwhile Apple has been characteristically tight lipped about Snow Leopard, but it's widely expected to deliver better integration to Windows computers and networks, and speedier performance thoughout. It's expected in the Fall.
Any new computer bought today should be able to run these new operating systems. If you're planning a purchase with an eye toward the future, focus on buying a system with a lot of memory (RAM), or have more installed when you decide to upgrade. Computer memory is basically priced at an all-time low right now, and it greatly helps overall performance.
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