For a long time I have had a theory that Nikon photographers are more likely to be Mac OS and Apple Aperture users while Canon shooters tend to use MS Windows and Adobe Lightroom.

Please tell us what you are most likely to use as the primary set of tools in your photography workflow:

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If you’ve purchased a new computer in the past few months it likely came with Windows Vista installed AND an offer for a free upgrade to Windows 7 when the new operating system is released. It’s almost a certainty that if you purchased a new system sometime after June 26, 2009 then you qualify for an upgrade. Some refurbished systems will also be included. You will have to check with the manufacturer of your computer, or maybe with the retail store that you purchased it from, for the terms of the deal and for the specific details on how to get the upgrade package.

Windows 7 officially comes out today, so don’t forget to take advantage of the upgrade opportunity. By all accounts Windows 7 is a much improved operating system over Windows Vista so this is one upgrade that you don’t want to miss.

Just to make your life a little bit easier, I’ve compiled a list of websites that should help you to get your upgrade package faster and easier. You will need to have your Proof of Purchase dosucments as well as the make, model, and serial number of your computer ready before you apply for your upgrade. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it does include all of the major PC, Laptop, Notebook, and Netbook vendors, and even a few of the smaller ones as well:

• Acer – http://www.acer.com/windows7upgrade/
• ASUS – http://event.asus.com/2009/windows7/
• Averatec – http://www.trigem.com/us/event_win7.asp
• Compaq – http://www.hp.com/go/windows7upgrade/
• CyberPower PC – http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/LandingPages/win7/
• Dell – http://win7.dell.com/
• eMachines – http://www.emachines.com/windows7upgrade/
• Fujitsu – http://www.shopfujitsu.com/Windows7Upgrade/
• Gateway – http://www.gateway.com/windows7upgrade/
• HP / Hewlett Packard – http://www.hp.com/go/windows7upgrade/
• iBUYPOWER – http://www.ibuypower.com/Info/Windows7Upgrade.aspx
• Lenovo / Thinkpad – http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/windows7/
• LG Electronics – http://lg_upg.gmd.co.kr/
• MSI / Microstar – http://www.win7msi.com/
• Samsung – http://support-us.samsung.com/windows7/
• Sony – http://www.sony.com/ca/windows7/
• Toshiba – http://www.toshibawindows7upgrade.com/
• Trigem – http://www.trigem.com/us/event_win7.asp
• Velocity Micro – http://www.velocitymicro.com/windowsupgrade/

Note that in most cases these offers are totally free, but in some cases there may be an administrative or a shipping & handling charge.