free vista upgrade to windows 7

[Actionguy]

Right now I have Windows Vista Home premium installed on my pc. One of my friend told me that there will be free vista to windows 7 upgrade going to be done. I was wondering is it true or just rumors. Can anyone tell me about this news if it is true or not cause I was really frustrated with vista and soon going to revert back to Windows XP? Thank you

[JAMES_911]

According to some sources Vista to Windows 7 upgrade news is true but not for free.

Vista to Windows 7 upgrade date and details revealed

For everyone wanting a free upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft finally has an answer. Unfortunately, it probably isn't the answer you wanted to hear.

Starting on July 1, 2009 any new systems purchased will be eligible for the no-charge update. In addition to purchasing the PC after that date, there are three more rules:

1. End users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista OS. Retail boxed Vista versions likely won't qualify.
2. Your computer must have a valid Windows Vista COA attached.
3. The only Windows Vista® versions eligible for the program are Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate. Vista basic users are out of luck.

Oh yeah, there's one more little detail that may be important:
Participation in the program is optional, so it's ultimately up to the OEM that builds your system to allow the upgrade. In all fairness, this has been the case with every other Windows upgrade -- and almost all vendors participate.

Source: downloadsquad.com

[Team Leader]

If you have vista then there is free program for Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program for Vista PCs at windows7upgradeoption.com .
Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program allows consumers and small businesses to free upgrade to Windows 7 when they purchase a qualifying Windows Vista CPs starting from June 26, 2009. June 26 will mark the official start of the Windows 7 Upgrade Option, and the launch of windows7upgradeoption.com, which will provide detailed information on the qualification and redemption procedure of the free Vista to Windows 7 upgrade. It may also becomes fulfillment website, where eligible end users can order their free copy of Windows 7.

More information here.

[EINSTEIN_007]

Microsoft will now refer to the Windows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade program as the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program. It was previously known as the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program before morphing into the Windows 7 Upgrade Program and now, the official name of Windows 7 Upgrade Option.

Source: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=609