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05-03-2009, 01:54 PM
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Windows 7, What?
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I hate to sound like a dolt but what the heck is Windows 7? I'm getting ready to buy a new computer and I am not a big fan of Vista based on what I have been told. I came upon this web page that says that Windows 7 will be available this month. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ Is this a new independent operating system that replaced Vista? I don't know where I have been but I didn't hear anything other them rumors about a new operating system sometime. Now this makes it seem like it is here and has been available as a beta for some time. Can someone just explain in a few sentences what the deal really is? I looked for a Windows 7 forum but don't see one. Thanks for the help. Mike Last edited by Mike Hawthorne; 05-03-2009 at 02:02 PM. |
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05-03-2009, 02:09 PM
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05-03-2009, 02:19 PM
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It's Microsoft's latest version of Windows. Some good info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7
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05-03-2009, 02:49 PM
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A number of forum members have been Beta testing Windows 7 for several months, you can read about our experiences and opinions here:
http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=204587 http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=204714
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05-03-2009, 03:00 PM
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Hi
Thanks for the information. I'll check all this stuff out. Mike |
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05-09-2009, 04:37 PM
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Hi
I downloaded Window 7RC and made an install DVD. I will install it as a dual boot on my second hard drive as soon as I finish the stuff I'm working on now. I can't take a chance on having my computer go down until the work is out but I have everything backed up and a ghost image of both drives so I shouldn't get into too much trouble. I thought I'd try in out on my old computer before I get a new one, if I like it I'll just install RC right away as a dual boot on the new one when I get it and then update when it goes live. Thanks for the help. Mike |
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05-09-2009, 05:36 PM
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 I stuck a 32 bit copy in an old DELL with a P4 and GMA 950 just to see what would happen.It works perfectly. Even the AERO stuff and THAT wasn't supposed to be!
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05-09-2009, 08:49 PM
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Note that the RC (Release Candidate) has an expiration date, so you won't be able to use it forever like a retail or OEM copy. It is for evaluation purposes only.
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05-09-2009, 09:27 PM
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Windows 7 RC is scheduled to expire on June 1, 2010.
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05-11-2009, 09:48 AM
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By then I will have a new computer with a legit copy installed.
In the mean time I can find out how it works and skip Vista. In fact if it works fine I will install it on my new computer when I get it in a month or so before I put in anything else and start fresh with it. Thanks for the help. |
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