Pricing and other details are still scarce, but Microsoft this afternoon confirmed that it will offer a "Family Pack" version of the upcoming Windows 7 operating system, with a license that will let people install it on as many as three machines.
"I know there have been some rumors going around about a 'family pack' for Windows 7," writes Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc. "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. 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. As I’ve said before, stay tuned to our blog for more information on this and any other potential offers."
Presumably those details will come sometime before the Oct. 22 launch of the operating system. Previous online clues have suggested that a Windows 7 Family Pack upgrade will be available for around $150. That compares to a $119.99 price for a standalone upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium.
Apple has said it will offer the family pack of its upcoming Snow Leopard Mac OS X for $49, as an upgrade from the existing Leopard operating system, for installation on up to five computers.
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