Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 Family Pack
The Windows 7 Family Pack is real and it's coming.
We've seen fairly clear evidence that there is going to be a Windows 7 "family pack" deal where a single purchase will include three consumer licenses for use in a single household.
Today Microsoft confirmed all speculation. Windows communication manager Brandon LeBlanc wrote today, "I know there have been some rumors going around about a 'family pack' for Windows 7. We have heard a lot of feedback from beta testers and enthusiasts over the last 3 years that we need a better solution for homes with multiple PCs."
LeBlanc continued, "I’m happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs."
Other than the brief confirmation, there weren't any other details released by Microsoft. This may be relief to some who decided to pass on the pre-order deal, though those who did may feel a slight sting if the price of the family pack ends up being less than $150 (the price of three Home Premium Upgrades at the discounted price).
For more on the Windows 7 Home Premium family pack, check out our previous stories:
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If they offered a 3-computer licence for Professional, then I'd be interested.
Hope they dont release it at a price point where pre orders of single copy's dont make sense, you can easily cancel the order you know.
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