Windows 7 launches in London hospital

Apparently, the upgrade process is feasible from a Vista based PC but it didn't sound that easy. Of course, externally backing-up all your data and wiping the hard disk is something which most IT hacks can achieve. However, it did jar with Microsoft’s insistence that this release of its OS is very firmly targeted at the consumer.

The DSGi group which – as the parent of PC World, for example – has decided to jump on the scrappage bandwagon. It will offer up to £100 if you trade in an old PC. DSGi's Jeremy Fennell didn't say whether or not the PC/laptop actually had to be working, however.