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Large companies should...
a) always try to skip a Windows release. Windows 7 is the logical choice as it's built on the Vista ecosystem which is pretty mature at this point.

b) wait to rollout a new OS. As they'll likely buy an enterprise license, or already have one, it would be silly to immediately roll out a brand new OS. Even if I don't think it is necassary to wait for SP1 for most users I do think it's wise to let KB and support articles build, allow the support staff at MS to build up their support articles, etc.

c) Only roll out a new OS after all their software is thoroughly tested.

d) Only roll out a new OS if they have the money to spend and it can justify savings. Assuming they have their XP network configured properly security is less of an issue than it is for a home user.

Windows 7 will be like most operating systems. Home users will eat it up rather quickly, large enterprise will be slowest, SMB/SME will probably be the first to adopt it network wide. Those are the people who stand to save the most with the additional security over XP. However if they've already moved to Vista a mass rollout to 7 is kind of silly. While I like it better, the major reasons for that type of environment to migrate are already present in Vista.
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Who are these companies and who cares what their CIO's say  Unix Pimp | 06/10/09
Why use only F500 companies as reference?  nizuse | 06/10/09
You do know there are countries with companies outside of your own, right?  de-void | 06/10/09
I'm sure they've never heard of you either...  914four | 07/28/09
This is no surprise.  ye | 06/10/09
Especially with Microsoft's history of releasing way too early.  fr0thy2 | 06/10/09
Agreed with test...so  lundp@... | 06/10/09
Does noone read?  gnesterenko | 06/10/09
we are in a recession, if not depresson. This stuff gets cut out.  Been_Done_Before | 06/10/09
XP doesn't still work  Lerianis10 | 07/24/09
(redundant post deleted)  914four | 07/27/09
So you won't mind paying more for your insurance...  914four | 07/27/09
RE: CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7  jaw69 | 06/10/09
Most of these companies will be on XP  de-void | 06/10/09
Should test carefully and properly  iRMX | 06/10/09
Three things  gnesterenko | 06/10/09
That's not how it's viewed.  jeremychappell | 06/15/09
I agree  gnesterenko | 06/10/09
Missing the point!  jeremychappell | 06/15/09
Large companies should...  LiquidLearner | 06/10/09
Most people don't wanna change unless it's required anyways  CobraA1 | 06/10/09
RE: CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7  hubbard53 | 06/11/09
Not everything works in win7 right now  rbettencourt@... | 06/11/09
RE: CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7  iceman884@... | 06/11/09
I LOVE Windows 7!  RMStrong | 06/11/09
RE: CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7  stbham@... | 06/11/09
Let IT wait-- as long as I can have it now!  ericesque | 06/12/09
There is no reason to take a cautious approach on this  Lerianis10 | 07/24/09
No reason to be cautious?  zdnet-gregc | 07/24/09
Calling a beta release a proven operating system is like...  914four | 07/28/09
What is your on Vista already - how to justify windows 7?  jjstone | 07/24/09
I heard the Jones...  914four | 07/28/09

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