A project for tomorrow--but not on your main system. This is just one of the many reasons I use hard drive racks/trays. Have a drive in a tray all ready to go.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/0...oft-relea.html
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A project for tomorrow--but not on your main system. This is just one of the many reasons I use hard drive racks/trays. Have a drive in a tray all ready to go.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/0...oft-relea.html
I'm doing my best to download it, but the traffic must be very high at the moment, it looks like it will be a long job :(
Well guys....let us know how well it works....that is, after all the searching for drivers that it supposedly doesn't need, getting the new features to actually work, after finding out why your antivirus program detects it as a virus, etc., etc., etc....
:)
In thinking about it....I would be happy if the dang thing would just copy/paste files faster. That would be a vast improvement.
I hear that the data-carrying elves have been genetically modified, and each can carry up to a gigabyte of data before needing to stop and rest :D
Oooooooooooo......Go elves! :D
SATA 3.0 support would be nice;)
I've been testing it for about a month. Take a look here: http://www.smartestcomputing.us.com/...howtopic=34382
Why large Icons, helps enable lots of folks to see it.
Something that has came up because of the Microsoft Accessibility help.
Lot of folks can not afford to get new glasses it seems.
I've just finished installing it in VMWare Workstation, my fist impressions are very good :) Installation was a breeze.
Does Windows 7 come with 64bits only?
Can I install Win 7 on top of Vista?
Thanks
It comes in 32 or 64 bits.
Yes, you can install it on top of Vista.
Is it really much more than a somewhat tweaked version of Vista? I see UAC is still included.
The January 2009 issues of PCMag and PCWorld both have articles. (Last hard copy issue of PCMag.)
Performance is suppose to be improved by alot..Quote:
Originally Posted by Welshjim
I wish I could download it.. but my bandwidth is quite limited at the moment..
Also, you say that as though it's a bad thing (UAC). While UAC is kind of annoying, it makes Vista a ton more secure than XP. (Thats not completely true because you can use a similar system in XP, it's just not set up be default).
Eitherway, if you change the settings in Vista to get rid of the graying of the screen and things like that, UAC is very nice.
Btw, I am a linux user as much as I am a windows user... And so I am more used to this type of environment. Linux has used this type of system (A better one imo) for years and years.
Remember, it's beta version.Quote:
Can I install Win 7 on top of Vista?
Absolutely.Quote:
Is it really much more than a somewhat tweaked version of Vista?
I don't use UAC at all, but Windows 7 UAC is more configurable, than Vista's.Quote:
I see UAC is still included.
Can someone point me to a link to download it. I have lookd everywhere and can't find it.
Pretty good review here: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/the-g...indows-7-beta/
Yep...at 66% now.
It looks like it has been postponed, at least for the general public. It's on MSDN, Technet and Connect for those who have such access.Quote:
Originally Posted by anne
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01..._7_beta_delay/
Yup, I was able to get a download from that link I posted above but it wouldn't run--came up with some error message I didn't even pay attention to. Oh well, I have lots of time to hurry up and wait. I'll keep checking occasionally to see if it's available--if anyone else finds it's ready to go and you'd post it here that would be great.
I downloaded it from "Wired" last night, didn't install it yet, though.
Microsoft isn’t providing technical support for the Beta and isn’t responsible for business-related downtime. Don’t install the Beta on your primary home or work computer. When the Beta expires on August 1, 2009, you’ll need to reinstall a released version of Windows to keep using your computer.
These are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for systems that will be running the Windows 7 Beta. These recommendations are specific to the beta release and are subject to change:
Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
Drive: DVD-R/W drive
Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)
Note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of “touch”, may require advanced or additional hardware.
These are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for systems that will be running the Windows 7 Beta. These recommendations are specific to the beta release and are subject to change:
Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
Drive: DVD-R/W drive
Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)
Note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of “touch”, may require advanced or additional hardware.
These are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for systems that will be running the Windows 7 Beta. These recommendations are specific to the beta release and are subject to change:
Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
Drive: DVD-R/W drive
Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)
Note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of “touch”, may require advanced or additional hardware.
These are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for systems that will be running the Windows 7 Beta. These recommendations are specific to the beta release and are subject to change:
Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
Drive: DVD-R/W drive
Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)
Note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of “touch”, may require advanced or additional hardware.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/e.../dd353205.aspx
Where I am downloading from the link and have gotten my key.
Rate, about 1 -1.5 MB with 4 connections.
Took about 30 minutes to download the .iso
2.44 GB in size.
Thanks for the info. Got signed in and got my product key but when I click on the Download Now button the download doesn't start--probably tried at least 30 times. Nothing to do but keep trying I guess.
Did you click the infobar and get the download manager?
Active X may have hung you up.
Work around is to hold the trl key then click the download button. That normally bypasses the info bar stopping downloads.
I was using Firefox--went over to IE and am using Download Manager and it appears to be downloading--am at 17%. Will have to see how it goes. Thanx for the info.
I have give up and use IE when dealing with M$ a long time ago.
Just going through old notes,, 5.4 MB download took 5 hours and a few minutes.
Times have changed for the better. :D
Here's my VM, running full screen on my secondary monitor:
Train--got the download, burned the ISO and it's up and running own it's own hard drive. All went without a hitch. All three monitors working and got right online. Only looked it over briefly of course but was able to find things I wanted to get my hands on. Lotsa work to do now--a new toy and the price was sure right. Will take your advice and use IE for all Microsoft stuff.
Thanx again for the help!
Got it running in both monitors now. 1 bug reported already, but it appears to be remarkably bug free for a first beta. I am really liking it, but then I like Vista on the whole, and so far Win7 isn't all that different.
Tomorrow, if I can find the time, I'll install it direct to the PC, and see how the drivers are with it. But VMWare Tools installed without a hitch, so that's a good sign.
My initial impression is that this is what Vista should have been all along.
Liars!Quote:
Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Microsoft better do something for people whom bought Vista , either a free upgrade or a very cheap fair price because this is really BS , its what Vista should of been . Beside all that , I like IE beta 64 , it seem to be very quick . :D
TechARP.com, is reporting that Microsoft will offer free or discounted Windows 7 upgrades to users who buy Vista systems from July 1 until Windows 7 reaches general availability. Microsoft declined to comment on the TechARP posting, saying nothing more than "We often explore options with our partners for how we offer products, but we have nothing to announce at this time".
Report: Microsoft to do free Windows 7 upgrades
http://www.computerworld.com/action/...intsrc=hm_list
Microsoft and its partners desperately need Windows 7 to be a success. They must work together to deliver a flawless, painless path to Windows 7. The worst thing that could happen is a repeat of their bungled "Vista Capable" campaign. If they fail to get it right this time, we may well witness the beginning of a mass exodus away from Windows.
I meant the ones that paid 499 or whatever the price was at the beginning for Vista , they should be really tick off and I wouldn't blame them to be . If anything they should be the ones that should get it. At the moment its early , just have to wait and see what MS will do for them . The way W7 is now there no way is this a new OS , its a Vista face lift .
Snooker - keep im mind that many people really like Vista and haven't had Any problems with it. Discounts are always nice but aren't necessary;)
This is true Steve but how is MS right now with majority of the consumers ? Would you say most are happy with their purchase of Vista expectedly after when they see the final on W7 ? I don't know bud but I myself if I paid that much for Vista I would be very tick . Your right with some Vista user's , I myself never had any major problems with the sp1 version . I guess time will tell .Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve R Jones
It's always been the same with computers though, from the beginning of time. As soon as you buy some shiny new hardware or software a better model/version comes along. I really doubt that MS will see Win7 as being any different to any other Windows release.
I do hope that MS will look at the pricing all the same, personally I always thought that Vista was too expensive. And Linux is a much more viable alternative to Windows now.
Something just came to my mind...
Vista works perfectly fine on my computer.
I've been playing with Windows 7 for about a month, and from what I can see, it's nothing more, than just slightly different Vista.
Why would I pay to upgrade to Win 7? For what gain?
Obviously, if I'll buy a new machine, it'll eventually come with Win 7, but to upgrade?
If you're running Windows 7 beta you found out right away it doesn't have an Email program. Thunderbird 3 Beta 1 installs and runs just fine.
I'm inclined to agree with you there Broni. Then again look at WinXP, there really weren't all that many differences from Win2000, if you ignore the eye candy, and look how successful that was. I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough when XP went on sale :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Broni