Are you gonna upgrade to Windows 7 ?

Sam Odom · 10-08-09, 01:31 AM

I'm running the official RC from Microsoft on another computer and it is very very good. I believe I still have 6 months left on it 'legally.'

I never purchased a legal Vista so I will not be able to upgrade to 7. I think I will wait until Win7 SP1 comes out before I buy.

InTheHole · 10-08-09, 01:32 AM

pags11 · 10-08-09, 01:34 AM

just bought a laptop and did the upgrade with dell to windows 7.0 so yeah I'll be trying the new OS out gatorfan...

Scorpion · 10-08-09, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by GatorFan

Windows 7 will officially come out on 10/22/2009. I've heard this version of windows is a great one. I think I will go for it. How about you?

No, I will wait
Its a new version, there are probably a ton of bugs
Had xp, tried vista, did not like it, went back to xp, xp is working great for me for what I do, no eason to try windows 7 or any other os?

I still think xp was the best os released by microsoft so far

Scorpion · 10-08-09, 01:56 AM

what can windows 7 do that xp cant do?
how is it better?

InTheHole · 10-08-09, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by Scorpion

No, I will wait
Its a new version, there are probably a ton of bugs
Had xp, tried vista, did not like it, went back to xp, xp is working great for me for what I do, no eason to try windows 7 or any other os?

I still think xp was the best os released by microsoft so far

Youre a smart guy. I hate Vista...still do

Scorpion · 10-08-09, 02:33 AM

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Microsoft announced on Thursday that the final version of the Windows XP virtual environment will be available on October 22, the day Windows 7 launches. Known as XP Mode, Microsoft's new virtualization software makes it easier for businesses to migrate to Windows 7 since they can take their XP-specific programs with them. But using XP Mode is not for everyone. Here's what you need to know:

What is XP Mode?

XP Mode runs Windows XP with Service Pack 3 as a virtual environment inside Windows 7. This allows you to run XP-specific programs on a Windows 7 machine.

I Also See Something Called Windows Virtual PC -- What's That?

The Windows Virtual PC is the underlying software engine that makes virtualization like XP Mode possible. You need Virtual PC to run XP Mode.

Who is XP Mode For?

Microsoft decided to launch the new feature as a way to convince reluctant small and mediu m-sized businesses to give up XP for Windows 7. Some businesses run custom software that may have compatibility issues with the newest version of Windows. Concern over conflicts with custom software is one reason some business users opted not to migrate to Windows Vista. By offering XP mode, Microsoft hopes to finally close the door on Windows XP and pull its customer base away from the aging OS.

What Do I Need to Run XP Mode?

You can run Windows Virtual PC on any version of Windows 7, but XP Mode runs only on Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate.

You will also need to make sure that your computer's processor can handle virtualization. PC World has a partial list of processors that can't support XP Mode virtualization, and Microsoft has configuration utilities for Intel and AMD processors that can tell you if your computer is ready for XP Mode.

Where Can I Get XP Mode and What Does it Cost?

You can download the XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC release candidates right now from Microsoft's Website. The finalized versions will be available for download on October 22. Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC are free downloads.

InTheHole · 10-08-09, 02:46 AM

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen Scorpio...if it ain't broke don't fix it. The next OS I transfer to will have to give simulated blow jobs

jjgold · 10-08-09, 05:13 AM

Pass

Wait 1 year

Scorpion · 10-12-09, 05:36 PM

I read about some features of windows 7, I think I will take a chance, I will upgrade

one of the good features is that you can rearrange what you see in taskbar, just drag and drop the items you see

I also like the XP mode feature in widnows 7

if it does not work and has too many problems I can go back to xp

In depth look at the Windows 7 Taskbar and Start Menu

http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!21830.entry

Scorpion · 10-12-09, 05:41 PM

right now at most sites like dell, if you buy a pc with the latest fastest cpu Core i7, you get a CD for vista and later you can upgrade for free to windows 7, I they will mail you the CD for windows 7

jjgold · 10-12-09, 05:49 PM

Never upgrade new operating system

Buy a new computer with new operating system on it

20Four7 · 10-12-09, 05:51 PM

I'm running Linux at home. The only time I use small and limps (Microsoft) is on my laptop to run ganch's spreadsheets on excel and even then it's the 2003 version.

F Microsoft..... they are a lying bunch of thieves. And people thinks sports books are bad.

tltaylor89 · 10-12-09, 05:52 PM

OS Leapord still kicks Microsofts ass our company has a few copys on W7 they are buggier than the Vista famliy

keyboarding · 10-12-09, 05:53 PM

The next OS upgrade I do will be to Linux or a Mac. I'm done with Windows.

fiveteamer · 10-12-09, 05:56 PM

I agree with keyboarding.

Next computer I get will be a macbook I think.

Scorpion · 10-12-09, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Never upgrade new operating system

Buy a new computer with new operating system on it

Yes, I agree, the hardware may not be compatible with the new os

I will get a new pc with core i7 soon, I need a faster pc

Justin7 · 10-12-09, 06:13 PM

XP vs Windows 7 (Vista was unusable for me):

XP: 32 bits for memory and processing
W7: 64 bits for both (so I can use more than 3.5 gigs)
the extra bits for processing mean my sims will run a lot faster.

jjgold · 10-12-09, 08:27 PM

Use a ** or Linux

All the brainwashed fuks use PC's

I was brainwashed but waking up nowg

mmike032 · 10-12-09, 08:31 PM

I dont give a fvck as long as the porn pages load in a timely manner

TheChet · 10-12-09, 09:20 PM

I don't even use windows... I use Ubuntu... Vista messed up my laptop a few times, and I'm too poor to buy a mac

element1286 · 10-12-09, 09:22 PM

I'm gonna give it some time. I hate Vista with a passion, but I don't like running new OS until some of the kinks get worked out.

mathdotcom · 10-12-09, 09:27 PM

Morons using PCs

beach nut · 10-12-09, 09:45 PM

I bought a new laptop in July that came with a voucher for a free upgrade to Windows 7. I'm going to exchange the voucher soon, but I don't plan on installing the software for 6-12 months when hopefully most major bugs will have been worked out.

I have a Dell PC I bought in late 2006 which came with an upgrade to Vista and I still haven't installed that because I always liked how Windows XP runs on that machine.