http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361 Giveaway of the Day Forums » Topic: Microsoft said to dump Vista and get windows 7 now en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:04:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361/page/2#post-61650 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:17:33 +0000 hotdoge3 61650@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=120427&#38;&#38;spotlight=10270:p" rel="nofollow">http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=120427&#38;&#38;spotlight=10270:p</a></p> <p>Amazon: Mac OS X 10.6 sells faster than Windows 7<br /> Snow Leopard beating Microsoft pre orders</p> <p><a href="http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=120507&#38;&#38;spotlight=10270:p" rel="nofollow">http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=120507&#38;&#38;spotlight=10270:p</a></p> <p>Windows 7 'XP Mode' available for download<br /> Microsoft calls tool the 'last mile' of compatibility</p> <p>Microsoft ditches plans for Windows 7 E editions<br /> Software giant pins hopes on EC verdict</p> <p>Microsoft finally admits Linux is a threat to Windows </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361/page/2#post-60672 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:36:34 +0000 hotdoge3 60672@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/22/windows_7_aug_rtm_family_pack/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/22/windows_7_aug_rtm_family_pack/</a></p> <p>Windows 7 prepped for August 6 release, The next big date will be October 1, when non English-language versions of Windows 7 will be made available.</p> <p>The official launch is scheduled for October 22.</p> <p><a href="http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1022455/gates-unhappy-vista" rel="nofollow">http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1022455/gates-unhappy-vista</a></p> <p>Gizmodo is over egging the pudding a bit when it claims it got Gates to say that 'Vista sucks''</p> <p><a href="http://gizmodo.com/342920/holy-crap-did-bill-gates-just-say-windows-sucks?" rel="nofollow">http://gizmodo.com/342920/holy-crap-did-bill-gates-just-say-windows-sucks?</a>!??!</p> <p>PS maybe Windows 7 sucks as well IE8 is slow &#38; need Repare Windows 7 all the time go to new &#38; it Kill XP boot so go to new with XP kill Windows 7 so new to?</p> <p>From Event's<br /> Log Name: Application<br /> Source: Application Hang<br /> Date: 23/07/2009 10:40:58 p.m.<br /> Event ID: 1002<br /> Task Category: (101)<br /> Level: Error<br /> Keywords: Classic<br /> User: N/A<br /> Computer: PC_User<br /> Description:<br /> The program iexplore.exe version 8.0.7100.0 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed<br /> is better with Opera, Firefox but still slow,I stay with XP only thing is Windows 7 looks good I can make XP look good to,can get sidebar for XP but windows 7 Sidebar 16.5 MB to run so I turn off </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361/page/2#post-60232 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:03:37 +0000 BentlyTCow 60232@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>The only thing I'll mention on that laptop is there's no free upgrade to Windows 7, which most companies will be doing in the very near future. And there's no sense in going with any kind of desktop model if you're going to be uncomfortable every time you use it!</p> <p>Beyond that, we'll be here, when you're ready :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361/page/2#post-60225 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:43:24 +0000 ibwebb 60225@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I do like that one.. of course if I had the extra money and was going that way I would rather have the <a href="http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=MA699LLA-B&#38;cat=NBB">Macbook</a> . Yet, yes the one you pointed out is the one that I was considering. Though, the same Apple people I was talking about earlier were/are also trying to convince me that I should just get <a href="http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=MB138LLA-3R&#38;cat=SYS">Mac Mini</a> . They claim it is better and since it is so small I can put it near where I usually am... I still am more partial to the notebook/laptop since sitting at a desk makes life more miserable after a short time. </p> <p>Like I said, I am almost positive that I will just end up going with Windows. I have been keeping an eye on this <a href="http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=M-7315U-R&#38;cat=NBB&#38;cpc=NBBbsc">Gateway Laptop</a> . Yet, I was probably going to take your suggestion and ask for some help on that. I trust most of those here on the forum more than my own meager computer knowledge and they seem to do a lot of the things that I like to do. I have never seen anyone here steer anyone wrong.. so hopefully by the end of the month I will be asking/begging/pleading for any and all help. lol. Seems that when this laptop is cooler the motherboard does a bit better, but after some time on it remember to start messing with me. Thanks for all the suggestions from you and everyone! I am here lots reading, but keeping post down until such time. Then I will be back to making you all wish I would just hush! lol. </p> <p>ibwebb</p> <p>p.s. HOLY COW! I got the links to work! rofl </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361/page/2#post-60211 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:51:19 +0000 BentlyTCow 60211@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Is this the one you're talking about?</p> <p><a href="http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=M9418LLA-R&#38;cat=NBB" rel="nofollow">http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=M9418LLA-R&#38;cat=NBB</a></p> <p>Give us a post when you're ready to buy, and what you have in mind, and you'll get lots of help and suggestions. I think most people here are happy to help! :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60195 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:26:08 +0000 ibwebb 60195@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@BentlyTCow: I can't remember the last time I bought a NEW computer (laptop or desktop). I can't help feeling the same way about them as cars. As soon as the key touches the ignition you lose at least a third of the value. I tend to buy either refurbished or such and then add the extra warranty. I know that I cannot link to it, because it seems to be a problem each time I do, but they have some very well priced Apple and ??? runnin windows on Geeks.com and NewEgg.com. I honestly prefer the first and as long as I make sure my warranty is through Square Trade I never have had a problem. Though, this laptop is honestly the first time I have had to use the warranty I believe. I do understand what you are saying about Apple.. and honestly I LOVE a lot of my older games. Yet, as I am trying to make this decision I have three Apple enthusiasts barking in my ear about how much easier everything is on Apple and how incredibly easy it is to set it up to use either my version of XP (or Vista..YUCK) and have the Apple OS as well. </p> <p>@Robet: Doesn't that seem to be a staple with windows? I think every OS that they come out with there is a problem with shut down and even when they claim it is fixed there are still a lot of people saying they still have that problem.</p> <p>To be completely honest.. when the money is there and I am ready I would be willing to bet very large on the fact I will stick with Windows and keep my eyes open for a Win 7 deal for later. </p> <p>OK, sorry there is not more, but it is getting ridiculous and I seem to be retyping or having to scroll back here too much.</p> <p>Best Regards to all and hope to be back soon with something healthy!<br /> ibwebb</p> <p>P.S. Thank you to everyone for all the info! I feel really informed and what to look forward too. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60154 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:27:39 +0000 Robert 60154@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Update:updating chipset drivers and disabling the Defender service did it.<br /> :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60151 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:10:20 +0000 Lee 60151@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Yes, first beta. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60146 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:39:38 +0000 Robert 60146@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Well lucky you,Lee !</p> <p>Completely off topic,I know.<br /> Or maybe not.I am testing Windows 7 on an older Vista portable.Runs smoothly as promised...but it won't shut down.LOL.Can't figure out what's wrong with it,but a lot of people seem to have (had) that problem.<br /> Did you test the RC? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60144 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:03:22 +0000 Lee 60144@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>My processor is a DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2 Black Edition, 3200 MHz (16 x 200) 6400+<br /> Robert.</p> <p>I am sure it does. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60141 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:24:45 +0000 BentlyTCow 60141@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Dell is offering the free upgrade from Vista to Windows 7; I imagine most of them are, now that it's available for pre-order.</p> <p>I decided any virtualization I needed to do could be done in VirtualBox as easily as what Windows 7 Pro offers. Never mind the fact that I don't have the right processor for the Microsoft method anyway. Anyone can use VirtualBox on almost any operating system and with nearly any processor. It's also free for home users: <a href="http://www.virtualbox.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.virtualbox.org</a> </p> <p>For a simple break-down of which version is right for you see the Windows Secrets newsletter from July 16th, linked below.</p> <p><a href="http://windowssecrets.com/2009/07/16/01-Some-versions-of-Windows-7-worth-it-others-not/#story1" rel="nofollow">http://windowssecrets.com/2009/07/16/01-Some-versions-of-Windows-7-worth-it-others-not/#story1</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60140 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:22:02 +0000 Robert 60140@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Just being curious Lee,does your CPU support that praised XP virtualization thing in Windows 7 or did you had a chance of working with it on another computer?<br /> I doubt the average user will have the facility of running XP programs if he don't get the Professional version and has a compatible CPU.</p> <p>But yes,..Vista being another Windows Me in a way,Windows 7 is something to look forward to.<br /> And it will probably mean a boost in sales for the computer and software manufacturers esp if larger companies will eventually switch to it. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60137 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:51:23 +0000 Lee 60137@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I ordered my two retail Windows 7 Professional full E versions from amazon.co.uk yesterday for £89.97 each.</p> <p>I also noticed that anyone that orders Vista there between certain dates can get a free Windows 7 upgrade.</p> <p>I ordered Windows 7 Professional as it has the ability to run XP applications.</p> <p>I found a few applications stopped working on Vista, even using the compatibility mode.</p> <p>I have tried Windows 7 Ultimate, I prefer XP, however things change and to get benefit </p> <p>of the changes we also need to change our operating system.</p> <p>I hope Windows 8 does not come out for 3 or so years, so not to sour the milk. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60126 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:34:44 +0000 watcher13 60126@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Somebody put a halt to a Vista/XP debate over in the comments section by linking to pretty good looking statistics that pointed out that about 65% of all Windows users still use XP. So you could go that route. There were, and probably still are, vendors who will sell you machines with XP on them. Or you could buy a used laptop or PC, or even (horrors) a used copy of XP.</p> <p>Another option: Best Buy and others have been offering a free upgrade to 7 for Vista users because of the Vista debacle. Presumbably to keep people from going to Mac, among other things. You could get a new Vista machine - they might be getting discounted shortly as 7 approaches - along with a free upgrade to 7, and if you find you like Vista, problem solved. If not, at least you've got the free upgrade. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60102 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:31:14 +0000 BentlyTCow 60102@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>One thing I know about Apples is they're immediately nearly double the price of an equivalent Windows based laptop. For instance, say you wanted an average sized laptop, one with a 15" screen. From Apple the base 15" laptop is £1300. A similarly specified Dell laptop (a small step down in CPU and a big step up in video card) is £738. Now, for your extra £562 I understand you get a nice aluminum shell on the Apple, along with better battery life, though parts of the Dell casing are metal. You could run Windows inside OSX, though you'd still have to buy Windows. The Mac comes with a back-lit keyboard, which would cost you an extra £30 from Dell. I couldn't find anything on the Mac's screen resolution but for an extra £100 you can get true HD resolution (1920x1080) which I doubt that Macbook does. Dell is also offering a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released, so you wouldn't have to spring for the new OS in October.</p> <p>Perhaps this is over-simplifying things a bit but that's quite a difference in price! Heck, with £562 you could probably buy a decent used Macbook and have both!</p> <p>The cheapest Macbook Apple does has a 13" screen and is £749. The cheapest 15" Dell? £349. Unless there's something Mac-specific you want or need, I'd go with the Windows-based stuff, though I'm sure there'll be others who disagree. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60095 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:11:49 +0000 ibwebb 60095@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>ARRRRRGH! I am in a real pickle here! Some of you might remember me posting a bit back about the motherboard in my Toshiba Laptop going bad. Well the warranty company came through with a ....piddly (for a cleaner word)... settlement that I figured I could somehow work with. Anyway, shortly after I had to move and ended up using part of it to help get a new washer/dryer that would fit in the apartment (part of that and savings.. not that it was enough alone to do so.). Anywho, I have managed to save up enough to look into the replacement again and have caught a LOT of influence from people around me to just go Apple. Yet, I haven't touched an Apple since 1993. Anyway, I have a lot of old games that I like and really hate to lose them, but hate thinking of finding and running 2 separate OS. I prefer as simple as possible. Yet, some of what has been said here and I have been told by some others about Win 7 makes me really wonder if I should hold out with Windows still. ARRRRGH (again)! Sorry, I know it isn't the right topic or much anyone can do since I have to decide, but still makes a decision tough... though the obvious answer to me seems to be "suck it up and go with the two OS". Oh well, thanks all for the info and help!</p> <p>ibwebb</p> <p>P.S. Sorry for any error in this. It takes forever to do much with this laptop. Seems the motherboard has a mind of it's own and jumps everywhere randomly, and sometimes just does stuff (open, close a program, clear something, freeze, etc) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60082 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:57:28 +0000 BentlyTCow 60082@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>The Home version appears to have sold out on the Amazon site, but it's still available on Play. You can sign up on Amazon to be emailed when it's available again, but I don't know if it'll be at the discounted rate. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60078 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:15:47 +0000 hotdoge3 60078@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8118749.stm" rel="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8118749.stm</a><br /> Windows 7 upgrade plans revealed (PS) not in New Zealand so far no prices !<br /> Europeans will get a full version of Windows 7 at upgrade prices !<br /> Microsoft will not be offering an upgrade version of Windows 7 in Europe.<br /> <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/upgrade.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/upgrade.aspx</a></p> <p>Pre-Order Windows 7 Between July 15th and 9th August at a great price.</p> <p><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/home?os=nonwin7" rel="nofollow">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/home?os=nonwin7</a></p> <p><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements" rel="nofollow">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-faq.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-faq.aspx</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60077 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:36:29 +0000 BentlyTCow 60077@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Sorry, I should have specified, it was a pre-release sale. It's not due out till October 22nd. I got it from Amazon.com but I think the deal ended on the 11th. However, it is now officially on pre-order in the UK now as I have just received an email from Play.com saying it was available for £49.99. Checking Amazon.co.uk they have it for £44.97. Links below if you're interested. I should also point out that the EU version does not have Internet Explorer! That's why it's called Windows 7 E. E for Europe! Clever, isn't it? So you'll have to get your own browser on there some how. And there is no upgrade version! After this the RRP is £149.99. The Pro version is £89.99 on Amazon and £99.99 on Play and will jump to £219.99 when the sale is over, according to Amazon. WR, I'm guessing that's why the UK version is so much more expensive. I bought the upgrade versions from the US because you can still do a full install with the upgrade.</p> <p><a href="http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/11047872/-/Product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/11047872/-/Product.html</a> £49.99<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Premium-PC/dp/B002DUCMT2/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Premium-PC/dp/B002DUCMT2/</a> £44.97<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Professional-E-PC/dp/B002DUCMTC/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Professional-E-PC/dp/B002DUCMTC/</a> £89.97</p> <p>Chances are you won't use anything in the Pro version, with the possible exception of the Windows XP mode, which won't be available to all users anyway, due to a hardware limitation in some processors (CPUs). Check the Play link for a comparison of the two versions.</p> <p>GMMan, I didn't have any kinds of issues like that. It took maybe an hour at most from putting the disc in the drive to my first game of Solitaire. It didn't have the drivers for my mini PCI wireless card but it's from some obscure Chinese company, so I'm not surprised. It picked up my D-Link wireless USB adapter right away and I had no problem connecting to the network. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60063 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:02:48 +0000 GMMan, A+, Game Modder 60063@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@ibwebb: First impression of Win7 (Beta)? Mediocre network support. Seriously, if Vista can connect automatically to my network on a virtual machine, then why can't Win7? Darn, even Win98SE can do that look how small it is (compared to Vista). And the first-time user setup took an hour (I think, it was so long that I lost track). I guess it'll perform at least 2x better on a real machine, and maybe MS Virtual PC is to blame (max 8MB graphic memory, my butt). Not very impressed. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60061 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:21:45 +0000 Damian 60061@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I bought a new Acer laptop about a year ago and played with Vista for about 10 minutes before I looked up how to put XP on it (driver look up was horrendous).</p> <p>I did however install Windows 7 on my old Averatec (about 3 or 4 years old) successfully but still don't like the new security features/installation runarounds, so again went back to XP... </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60059 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:08:34 +0000 watcher13 60059@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I, too, have heard from more than one source that tested the beta that 7 cuts down on the bloat. I think they're finally realizing at M$ that complexity for complexity sake is not the answer. That's my biggest problem with Vista. Too big and unnecessarily complicated. Thousands and thousands of files and it generates what I consider superflous files (and temporary registry entries) all the time. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60049 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:33:26 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 60049@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I didn't realise that it had been released yet. Do you have a link for purcxhasing the US version? That's definitely a bargain. I wonder why the UK version is going to be 50% more expensive?</p> <p>I've got some KISs as well, but not on CD, lol. Great band. Punchy music and very entertaining band.</p> <p>WR </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60047 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:45:14 +0000 ibwebb 60047@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@BentlyTCow: Thank you VERY much. I hope that it stays like you say. I had heard that they wanted to cut back on the resource hogging ... especially since it is another reason they were losing business to Apple. Thanks for the heads up on the deal too. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60029 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:12:42 +0000 BentlyTCow 60029@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>If I remember correctly Windows 7 actually has lower requirements than Vista. I installed it on an older P4 laptop with 512mb of ram (requirements state 1gb) and it runs just fine. I haven't installed a bunch of stuff on it yet, but it starts up fast and runs IE well. Last week Windows 7 was on sale in the US for $49.99 so I bought two copies for future computer builds. It's supposed to be on sale at some point in the UK for £49.99 but I didn't see the point in spending extra just for the privilege of paying in pounds. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-60001 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:49:13 +0000 ibwebb 60001@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@WRabbit: I got one of those (turntable with usb) for Christmas for my parents and was VERY impressed. My parents set a limit on spending after I had decided that is what I wanted to get them; so, I had to get my daughters to let me have their names to add to the gift to make it pan out. The one I got them frequents on Geeks.com for about $90 (U.S.) plus shipping if you are interested. It came with a program to help you keep all the songs the way you want them. Past experience showed me the same as you. My (70s-80s) KISS albums just were not the same 'gritty rock' that they had been once they were on CD, but this let my have the best of both worlds. BTW DO NOT get rid of those other vinyls until you check around. Seems that a lot of those are becoming valuable and much wanted again. Anywho, NP I enjoyed reading, but if anyone has any info still would like to hear. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-59999 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:41:55 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 59999@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Yeah, it's stuck in my head too, lol I've not listened to any Bowie for years. All my Bowie albums are vinyl and are stored in the loft because I don't have a record deck any more. I keep meaning to buy one with a USB connection, but as yet have not found one. All I want to do is transfer the best of what I've got onto the computer. I've had a lot of the albums since I was in my teens so have a lot of memories. Though I think the last vinyl record I bought was nearly 20 years ago. A lot is stuff I doubt I'd want to listen to again (e.g. Gentle Giant and Greenslade), but most albums have at least a few tracks that will be worth copying and cleaning up to get rid of any scratches and crackles. I wonder if I can capture the basiness of a vinyl recorded as compared to a CD album? I remember comparing a vinyl and CD version of one of Diamond Heads albums and always thought the vinyl version had more depth. :)</p> <p>sorry for going off the point. couldn't help it after midori's comment. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-59998 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:17:06 +0000 ibwebb 59998@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>First thanks midori.. I will have to go listen to that song now since it has been stuck in my head since I finished your post LOL.</p> <p>Ok, I have read several articles/reports about Win 7, but it sounds like several of you have actually tried it. Any chance any of you can comment on if they have improved on the incredible resource/RAM hog that Winndows has become? When they came out with duel cores I thought that was a neat thing, but then quad cores, and then I just read that Intel has come out with a processor that (a single one) can keep up with and out perform in some areas of the quads... that makes me nervous thinking that Microsoft will want to use it all (again) and the computers we are using now will become the paperweights that our Pentium 4s have about become. *sigh* sorry about that little rant, just wondering if any of you have any input/info on what Win 7 will 'need' or 'want' to run.</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> ibwebb </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-59984 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:20:53 +0000 midori 59984@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I don't know about the techy innards of the thing, but I dumped Vista when it came out. Stuck with XP all the way with never a problem. So first they were saying "Dump XP and get Vista. Hurry-hurry!" Now they're saying, "Dump Vista and get Win 7!" So I'm leary. What are they gonna dump Win 7 for? But I have heard good reports about it. But then... you did at first about Vista. For me it's not all personal choice, but I have to stay compatible with clients that I send transcripts to, many of which are Mac users. I guess time will tell how compatible Win 7 is w/ other platforms, but XP has always worked well for me. Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes... :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5361#post-59968 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:52:09 +0000 GMMan, A+, Game Modder 59968@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Heh. My Vista laptop takes more than 5 minutes to boot (even though I've gotten rid of all the OEM crap). Once I had my sound driver eating up one of my cores, at almost 100% kernel time. There's also the time that I've got an invalid NTFS file entry and had to boot Puppy Linux to eradicate it. Seriously, where the heck did all these problems come from? Out of control audio driver?! Sheesh. </p>