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Bloggers Kristen Kenneay<\/a> & Zdnet’s Ed Bott<\/a> took a deep dive into Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium EULA and found a clause that suggests you will be able to install one copy of the new operating system “on three computers in your household for use by people who reside there”.<\/p>\n

At launch, Vista was offered with a similar ‘family pack’ option, but this alternative was short lived and was limited to those who had purchased or upgraded to the pricey Vista Ultimate.<\/p>\n

No official word yet from Microsoft on this rumor or the next logical question — How much will the Family Pack cost?<\/p>\n

However, if this multiple computer upgrade option holds true – it likely makes a Windows 7 upgrade an even more attractive idea for many.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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