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15 years ago

ive already got it on my imesh machine had it for a month now,came free as a upgrade on my laptop, its alot better then vista but hate the touch screen part, still prefer a mac myself mind im used to mac now.

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David McAnulty

15 years ago

Originally Posted by l23bc

ive already got it on my imesh machine had it for a month now,came free as a upgrade on my laptop, its alot better then vista but hate the touch screen part, still prefer a mac myself mind im used to mac now.

andy

Yeah,

It came out in the beta version and Microsoft allowed mom and pop shops to start OEM the OS a a week before it officially released it to the public. I have had a chance to fiddle with it for a while and I definitely on the band wagon.

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l23bc

15 years ago

Yeh but i got a upgrade to the full version on launch day so far on my 250hd been updating and rebooted, ive upgraded the folders having a few internet connection problems mind so im on by the appple macbook pro at the min, until it is updated and what not on the machine

andy

Originally Posted by David McAnulty

Yeah,

It came out in the beta version and Microsoft allowed mom and pop shops to start OEM the OS a a week before it officially released it to the public. I have had a chance to fiddle with it for a while and I definitely on the band wagon.

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Norma Holt

15 years ago

My new machine is due to be upgraded as well so I am looking forward to it. Can't wait to ditch Vista - yuk

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mywebwork

15 years ago

I personally think that Windows 7 is the best desktop OS that Microsoft has released since XP. I have been using the beta for a few months now and am extremely impressed by the improvement in speed and functionality over problem-child Vista.

Initially I had a few issues with it, I still have some Windows 2000 servers on my network and originally Win 7 wouldn't connect to their shares (it was an authentication problem) - a big issue for me as one of them is a print server! But a subsequent update from Microsoft seems to have ironed that issue out.

As a software developer I run almost every OS known to ensure multi-platform compatibility of my designs. OSX , 3 "flavors" of LINUX and every Windows OS from 98 up (except Windows ME, some things are best left to rest!). This probably explains my whopping electric bill!

With all those choices I find myself using my Windows 7 machine as much as I do my trusty XP Pro notebook or Ubuntu Workstation (and I love my Ubuntu workstation, so that's a true complement).

For those saddled with Vista I have one piece of advice - upgrade ASAP to Windows 7! You will not regret it, I'll be upgrading my beta copy this week.

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Kevin Williams

15 years ago

I agree, I'm glad they didn't screw this one up...

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mystarter 15 years ago

Is there any special discount or free upgrade for Vista's user?

I'm really hate of Vista's performance on my machine now.

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- David McAnulty 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by mystarter
  
  Is there any special discount or free upgrade for Vista's user?
  
  I'm really hate of Vista's performance on my machine now.
  
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  Last I heard Microsoft is going to be selling upgrades to Win 7. Unless you bought software assurance with your OS then it looks like your going to be hit up for a little extra cash. No surprise there it is Microsoft you know
  
  I know if you purchased your computer in September, MS was giving free upgrades for Windows 7, but outside of that its pay to play.
  
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TheGodfather

15 years ago

so far I am pleased with the operating system: the interface is great, performance seems to be increased, is extremely stable on my 64-bit version but I have found several issues regarding speed and it also seems that it freezes every time he tried to delete something larger.

Other than that I have found the improvements to be very useful and easy to use. There are several other issues which I have found, like: putting unnecessary folders on my other hard drive which I only use for data, failure to make an adequate search;

On the other hand I am very pleased with the driver support that it offers especially for my wireless network card with which I had great problems in finding adequate drivers on the windows XP 64-bit version.

Right after the installation the drivers were recognized and the card worked perfectly. It automatically offered to install the drivers for my graphic card, now the only thing that remains is to set up my web cam.

But all in all the only thing to have a grudge against it is for the system not letting my monitor to have directly set up its frequency above 60 Hz on the resolutions higher than 1024 X 768 pixels. Other than these minor issues the OS works perfectly especially for a 64 bit operating system.

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mywebwork

15 years ago

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

But all in all the only thing to have a grudge against it is for the system not letting my monitor to have directly set up its frequency above 60 Hz on the resolutions higher than 1024 X 768 pixels.

Hi TheGodfather

This may be a drivers issue, I'm currently running my Win 7 machine at 1600 x 1200 resolution at 85 Hz with no problem.

My graphics adapter is NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405.

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TheGodfather

15 years ago

Originally Posted by mywebwork

Hi TheGodfather

This may be a drivers issue, I'm currently running my Win 7 machine at 1600 x 1200 resolution at 85 Hz with no problem.

My graphics adapter is NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405.

Bill

It's not the issue with the graphics card (btw i use GeForce 9500 GT)

it's because will monitor does not support 64-bit drivers, in fact Samsung doesn't even produce 64-bit drivers for its CRT monitor's.

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Ralf Skirr

15 years ago

I avoided Vista, so I still have all PCs/notebooks running XP.

I think it's time to move on.
Next thing to get for me is a Lenovo Thinkpad with Windows 7.

Glad that Win7 got good reviews everywhere.

Tactically it was a good move that Vista sucked.
It's so much easier to make people happy now!

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TheGodfather

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Ralf Skirr

I avoided Vista, so I still have all PCs/notebooks running XP.

I think it's time to move on.
Next thing to get for me is a Lenovo Thinkpad with Windows 7.

Glad that Win7 got good reviews everywhere.

Tactically it was a good move that Vista sucked.
It's so much easier to make people happy now!

Ralf

Now that you put it that way it does sound like a great tactic. In fact, now it looks like Microsoft actually came out as a marketing genius!

:-)

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CliveG

15 years ago

Windows 7 looks good - have been using the beta for a couple of months on a laptop. It feels a lot like Vista with a few bugs ironed out though, even if it looks different. But that's not so bad for me as I quite like my Vista setup - better than XP anyway. Surely I'm not the only one?

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whateverpedia

15 years ago

Originally Posted by CliveG

Windows 7 looks good - have been using the beta for a couple of months on a laptop. It feels a lot like Vista with a few bugs ironed out though, even if it looks different. But that's not so bad for me as I quite like my Vista setup - better than XP anyway. Surely I'm not the only one?

Vista better than XP?!?!?

I think you are definitely alone on that.

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l23bc

15 years ago

i got a free upgraded included in my package im in the uk and i purchased a imesh computer which came with windows 7 from qvc(one of them shopping channels you know the type

) still never going to use my toshiba laptop,which is vista ultimate edition. might be 50/50 and switch to my macbook pro now and then,

but has anyone tried it with a blu ray player yet? i have been meaning to connect it up to my television but not tried yet

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troy23

15 years ago

I may get it today, although I have had no problems with Vista. The only thing I did not like about Vista was Windows Explorer - seemed that both document folders had different files and there were folders for users etc. I preferred XP in that respect.

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Marian

15 years ago

I have a free upgrade that came with my notebook - still I use Windows XP and VISTA. If I see more positive reviews of W7 I'll be sure to take advantage of it.

I just need a stable reliable and fast OS :-)

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l23bc

14 years ago

Well im on my machine downloading updates at the minuite for my vista ultimate(toshiba satellte pro model) it seems the updates have released a special pack two of vista also, dont know why but have got the install box up already and it says i have to install the speicial pack several times, making this laptop uselss until it stalled the update ,

have noticed one thing about my windows 7 system, the system is faster to boot up compared to vista, you know when vista comes on makes that noise with the windows logo you dont seem to get that with windows 7 and the screen is more relaxing on the eye,

Originally Posted by Marian

I have a free upgrade that came with my notebook - still I use Windows XP and VISTA. If I see more positive reviews of W7 I'll be sure to take advantage of it.

I just need a stable reliable and fast OS :-)

Marian

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TheMagicShow

15 years ago

I just bought a new MacBookPro, like 5 months ago and I want the new iMac. I also, have 2 lappys that run vista and doubt I'll get another pc that... runs windows till those 2 lappy stop working.

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SocialMediaExpert India

15 years ago

Windows 7 looks good..I use Windows XP will upgrade after I see some positive reviews!!

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SimonFairbairn

15 years ago

Been using Windows 7 since they gave out the Release Candidate about 6 months ago and haven't had a problem with it once. Definitely a lot more stable than Vista and had no backward-compatibility issues with any of my software.

It's also, reportedly, a lot more resource-friendly than Vista - there are rumours out there that it works pretty good on NetBooks.

If you're still using XP, it's definitely worth upgrading.

Si

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rosetrees 15 years ago

Just got home from the shop with shiny new laptop in box and sheet for Windows upgrade instructions. Guess what I will be doing this afternoon!!
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Aljiro

15 years ago

7 Looks so cool and is very smart. I have had the pleasure of beta testing and it has been great!

I'm still waiting for MS to officially launch it in the Philippines

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designfuschion

15 years ago

I'm intrigued to the touch screen part.

Was in a local electronics store here playing with iphone on display. It's one thing watching it on tv..but actually using it-wow.
as for applying touch screens to everyday computing,that will take a bit of getting used to.

Can 7 be installed on a machine made for xp? my laptop cannot run vista. I heard you can upgrade an existing vista machine. That's 64 bit,whereas my machine is 32bit. (I'm sure xp is 32 bit)
its amd sempron chip.

I might be better off just upgrading the whole machine anyway.

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DotComBum

15 years ago

So far I have not heard a negative remark on Wins 7.

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WinsonYeung

14 years ago

I have been waiting for this window 7 for more than 6 months!

Gonna get a toshiba M900 soon

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antiquenh

14 years ago

I've tried using the beta version and I've no complaints with it. I've never been a Vista fan, but Windows 7 is really promising. I love the interface and ease of use. I can't wait to upgrade from XP.

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dr_lionherat

14 years ago

this is its time
i want to upgrade my laptop with ssd hard drive and i will get a windows 7 for it at the same time.

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l23bc

14 years ago

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just watched bbc news before and they were talking about windows 7 and how if your a xp customer your better had back back up your data before you upgrade to the new windows7 however if you are already a vista customer the new upgrade is stright forward

i already have windows 7 came as a upgrade on my new machine, full version but like i have mentioned i prefer my macboook pro at the minuite.

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Dave777

14 years ago

Just for your info, in case a few warrior might be interested and not aware....

Having the right connections to an .EDU email address along with particular Education eligibilities could get you a Steal of a deal on Windows 7...

Promotion Eligibility: U.S. ...
This offer is good only to eligible students who attend an educational institution geographically located in the United States. This offer is non-transferable. One of each product may be purchased per eligible student (but not required).

The following conditions serve to define student eligibility for the Promotion:

1. .edu: Individual must possess a valid e-mail address at a U.S. educational institution which contains the domain suffix .edu; OR
Pre-Approved School List: Enrolled in a U.S. educational institution included on the pre-approved school list; OR
Submission of school enrollment: Submit verifiable school enrollment via the validation process; AND

2. Individual must be a student at a U.S. educational institution and must be actively enrolled in at least 0.5 course credit and be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request.

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.

Microsoft, in their sole discretion, may accept other forms of validation to determine eligibility in lieu of a valid e-mail address when one is not available...
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/terms.aspx

Promotion Eligibility: Canada
This offer is good only to eligible students who attend an educational institution geographically located in Canada. This offer is non-transferable. One of each product may be purchased per eligible student (but not required).

The following conditions serve to define student eligibility for the Promotion:

1. Pre-Approved School List: Enrolled in a Canadian educational institution included on the pre-approved school list; OR
Submission of school enrollment: Submit verifiable school enrollment via the validation process;
AND
2. Individual must be a student at a Canadian educational institution and must be actively enrolled in at least 0.5 course credit and be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request.

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.

Microsoft, in their sole discretion, may accept other forms of validation to determine eligibility in lieu of a valid e-mail address when one is not available...
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/terms.aspx

Best of luck in getting a Steal of a deal on Windows 7!

Dave

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