One of the major problems that Microsoft did encounter after the release of Windows Vista was that many companies that wanted to switch to the new Microsoft operating system decided to wait until the first service pack for the operating system was released before starting the deployment phase.
Business researchers at Gartner published a paper recently that recommends to deploy Windows 7 without waiting for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 as it would not be “necessary for the operating system’s stability and security readiness”. Support from independent analysts is something that Microsoft needs to convince organizations and companies that Windows 7 will not be “another” Windows Vista.
The analysts are expecting deployment of Windows 7 to begin 12 to 18 months after its initial release which would most likely mean that the first service pack for Windows 7 would be included in the deployment.
The analysis details several aspects that companies will have to consider in their deployment planning stage. This includes support for the new operating system by independent software vendors as well as other factors like a new version of the Internet Explorer web browser or the declining importance of the first service pack release for a new operating system.
