Next General Meeting:
Jumping Into Windows 7
Date: Monday, January 4, 2010
Location: Danbury Hospital Auditorium,
24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Program Preview:
by Rob Limbaugh

Microsoft released Windows Vista in November 2006. News, magazines, and blogs buzzed with complaints, most notably performance. In October 2009, Microsoft released an answer to those complaints: Windows 7

Right off the bat the booting, shutdown, and stability problems go away. But what else?

Many devoted Windows XP (and below) users held off. Is now the time to upgrade?  What should I be aware of?

Can I use my old machine, or do I need newer hardware?

I heard about nightmares people had going to Windows Vista and getting printers and other devices to work. Will I have these problems with Windows 7?  Can I avoid them?

Then there are the sub-version names... Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise. Which one should I use?  Do I need 32 or 64-bit?  Can I use the 'Upgrade' version and save some money?

Perhaps you heard rumors about some built in features no longer bundled in Windows 7 that were included in previous versions of Windows XP and/or Vista. What are they?  How do I get them back?

Come to the January 4, 2010 General Meeting and get the answers to these questions and more. We'll even give you some suggestions on applications to use if you're just getting started with a new system, including office suites, graphics applications, and system protection tools.

As a reminder, our General Meetings are free and open to the public, so invite anyone you know who may be considering a new computer, has recently bought one, or is planning an upgrade to Windows 7.

DACS meetings are held at the Danbury Hospital auditorium. (Click here for directions.) Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with registration and casual networking. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. with a question and answer period (Ask DACS), followed by announcements and a short break. The featured evening presentation begins at 8:00.

Danbury Area Computer Society (DACS) is a registered nonprofit and has been serving the region since 1990. Members receive an award-winning newsletter, members-only workshops and events, and access to volunteer phone support.