From Nextgov.com: Upcoming migration to Windows 7 could be a headache for most agencies
Federal IT shops that still use Windows XP will be required to save data and settings before making the switch , or be forced to buy technical support from Microsoft.
Most federal agencies opted to not upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, a decision that will create a complicated and time-consuming migration to Microsoft Windows 7, the latest office version the software giant plans to release in October.