Windows 7 Beta

Whostheboss · 01-13-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Choolgooz

7 is actually pretty fast on slower computers, but it doesnt have all the drivers for every manufacturer yet. So if your video or something else is slow... remember this is still beta. I first had it installed about a year ago and it really sucked with some of the drivers, its getting better..

But maybe i am biased since i work for the evil empire , though i have nothing to do with the OS

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when's Windows 8 coming out?

hks786 · 01-13-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

downloading right now!

Let us know how it works out bro

Rick · 01-13-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

downloading right now!

same here, 4.5 hours left.

Choolgooz · 01-13-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Whostheboss

when's Windows 8 coming out?

lol, who knows. I will prolly quit MSFT and go for the big bucks by that time :P.

frollo · 01-13-2009, 03:52 PM

i am using 7 ultimate 64 and i love it thus far. easy to use not annoying fast and not irritating. much better then vista imo (which i used) though not quite as nice as osx imo (i have partitions of everything xp, vista, w7, osx on the mbp(even have xp on the mbp), and linux). i would say it is a definite improvement from vista, though doesn't match the ease of use of osx. quicksilver ftw!

!Xoible · 01-13-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hks786

Let us know how it works out bro

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Originally Posted by rickc

same here, 4.5 hours left.

fuck, im still at 5% this is ridiculous! i should just swing by the office and get it from our share...

Whostheboss · 01-13-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Choolgooz

lol, who knows. I will prolly quit MSFT and go for the big bucks by that time :P.

like to APPLE INC.

Choolgooz · 01-13-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Whostheboss

like to APPLE INC.

Probably gonna stick with companies that have 5-10k employees. Anything bigger will make you a part time politician

Whostheboss · 01-13-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Choolgooz

Probably gonna stick with companies that have 5-10k employees. Anything bigger will make you a part time politician

lol, hows that?

Rick · 01-13-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

fuck, im still at 5% this is ridiculous! i should just swing by the office and get it from our share...

Windows XP fucking rebooted mid-transfer due to automatic updates.. had to start over!!

MadDog · 01-13-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rickc

Windows XP fucking rebooted mid-transfer due to automatic updates.. had to start over!!

When I downloaded the Beta, it used a download manager, so you wouldn't have to start over if the transfer was interrupted. Was this not the case for you ??

Rick · 01-13-2009, 07:43 PM

this was not the case for me.. you are correct about the download manager but i received an error from microsoft when validating the original file for the continuation of the download. i messed around with it for a good 10 minutes before finally giving up and am re-downloading now.

- Paul - · 01-14-2009, 03:02 AM

Great OS - runs fine on an old XP machine of mine - In fact - it runs quicker than XP does!

Machine Spec

System
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Manufacturer Compaq
Model Evo D500
Total amount of system memory 512 MB RAM
System type 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 1 @1800
64-bit capable No

Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 75 GB
Disk partition (C 2 GB Free (11 GB Total)
Disk partition (D 42 GB Free (63 GB Total)
Media drive (E CD/DVD

Graphics
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Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce 6200 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
Total available graphics memory 320 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 64 MB
Display adapter driver version 7.15.11.7816
Primary monitor resolution 1024x768
DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better

Network
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/100 Network Connection

More info

http://www.winsupersite.com/faq/windows_7.asp

mrvuml · 01-15-2009, 01:31 AM

Anyone here have a Microsoft Action Pack (MAP) subscription?

LaYzEe · 01-18-2009, 11:26 PM

any more reviews of this beta?

i might try this just because my dads notebook with 1gb ram has vista and its waaaay too slow (especially startup)

hks786 · 01-19-2009, 10:15 AM

Very detailed review with screenshots of this Beta version:

http://www.techreviewsource.com/content/view/227/1/

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Conclusion

"Windows 7 is certainly a huge improvement over Windows Vista and other versions. I can only describe it as having the really neat features and eye-candy of Vista and the stability of Windows XP. It's very clear that Microsoft's main goal with Windows 7 is performance and stability. Microsoft has also made it clear that the system requirements to run Windows 7 is very light. You will be able to run Windows 7 on the same systems that Windows XP runs on and you won't need advanced computers with 4GB of RAM and 4Ghz processors, which is a huge break in tradition. Usually with each operating system release, Microsoft adds to the system requirements, but this time, Microsoft is cutting them back.

Windows 7 is a big step towards having an operating system that has a lot of neat and useful features, but also has rock-solid stability and performance at the same time. When Microsoft releases this beta to the public, there's no doubt there will be a lot of buzz and I think a lot of praise as well."

vgame64 · 01-23-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Choolgooz

7 is actually pretty fast on slower computers, but it doesnt have all the drivers for every manufacturer yet. So if your video or something else is slow... remember this is still beta. I first had it installed about a year ago and it really sucked with some of the drivers, its getting better..

But maybe i am biased since i work for the evil empire , though i have nothing to do with the OS

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Haha, I too am a minion of the empire. (Building 17 in the usability lab when I am in Redmond).
Being directly involved with Windows 7 (technical side), my opinion is that it is merely a much needed name change from Vista.

Anyhoo, I am enjoying it on my tablet pc.

!Xoible · 01-23-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Windows XP fucking rebooted mid-transfer due to automatic updates.. had to start over!!

first thing i do when i get a computer is disable that shit and have it ask me first to download and install. switch it from control panel

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- Paul - Major General 753 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Great OS - runs fine on an old XP machine of mine - In fact - it runs quicker than XP does! Machine Spec System -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manufacturer Compaq Model Evo D500 Total amount of system memory 512 MB RAM System type 32-bit operating system Number of processor cores 1 @1800 64-bit capable No Storage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total size of hard disk(s) 75 GB Disk partition (C 2 GB Free (11 GB Total) Disk partition (D 42 GB Free (63 GB Total) Media drive (E CD/DVD Graphics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce 6200 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) Total available graphics memory 320 MB Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB Dedicated system memory 0 MB Shared system memory 64 MB Display adapter driver version 7.15.11.7816 Primary monitor resolution 1024x768 DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/100 Network Connection More info http://www.winsupersite.com/faq/windows_7.asp __________________ My Photos Last edited by - Paul -; 01-14-2009 at 04:54 AM..
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LaYzEe Major 114 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	any more reviews of this beta? i might try this just because my dads notebook with 1gb ram has vista and its waaaay too slow (especially startup) __________________
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