I've had a bit of a play with it on other peoples computers, and I really like it. However, should I try running as my sole OS? I hate dual-booting, so that's not happening. Those of you who have used it more extensively, would you say it's bug free enough for every day usage? What problems are you still having with it?
Well the easiest thing would be to see if all your most commonly used/important programs/games work flawlessly on the new OS
I dunno how good 7 is when it comes to being able to run programs, if it's anything like Vista in the sense of compatibility, wait a few years or just don't bother upgrading from XP. IMO
Also, are Microsoft basically releasing RC1 to the public? How long does the RC version last? I never understood that part of the whole Windows 7/Beta thing, surely it doesn't just last forever? Otherwise they're just giving away their shiny new OS for free
Microsoft, they don't do free
I dunno how good 7 is when it comes to being able to run programs, if it's anything like Vista in the sense of compatibility, wait a few years or just don't bother upgrading from XP. IMO
Also, are Microsoft basically releasing RC1 to the public? How long does the RC version last? I never understood that part of the whole Windows 7/Beta thing, surely it doesn't just last forever? Otherwise they're just giving away their shiny new OS for free
Microsoft, they don't do free
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I've tried installing it several times, and I just can't get it to work.
Installing Vista x64 again tonight.
If you manage to install it (most people do, no idea why I fail), I'd definately do it. I used it for a few weeks before it fucked itself, and didn't have a single problem
Installing Vista x64 again tonight.
If you manage to install it (most people do, no idea why I fail), I'd definately do it. I used it for a few weeks before it fucked itself, and didn't have a single problem
now THAT sounds very promising......Jenspm wrote:
I used it for a few weeks before it fucked itself, and didn't have a single problem
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lol, it says it's not genuine, even though it's a Beta.GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
now THAT sounds very promising......Jenspm wrote:
I used it for a few weeks before it fucked itself, and didn't have a single problem
I've used it since February as my sole OS, never a problem, never a bug.
I'd say go. If it screws up, sue them.
I'd say go. If it screws up, sue them.
I like pie.
don't
"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"
Don't cry if by some very bad luck the OS fucks up your hardware and fries it.ghettoperson wrote:
I've had a bit of a play with it on other peoples computers, and I really like it. However, should I try running as my sole OS? I hate dual-booting, so that's not happening. Those of you who have used it more extensively, would you say it's bug free enough for every day usage? What problems are you still having with it?
Don't use MS operating systems before they have at least one service pack.
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
Pasrtition Table fried, so i went and installed win7 64, i like it tbh.
everything i write is a ramble and should not be taken seriously.... seriously. ♥
They sure don't. RC1 will expire June 1st 2010, and as of March 1st, this:Mekstizzle wrote:
Also, are Microsoft basically releasing RC1 to the public? How long does the RC version last? I never understood that part of the whole Windows 7/Beta thing, surely it doesn't just last forever? Otherwise they're just giving away their shiny new OS for free
Microsoft, they don't do free
Source"Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use."
I need around tree fiddy.
I'm downloading it right now. I have a spare computer that I use for testing purposes. Its my guinea pig. The hardware is pretty dated and slow but I'll give this OS a shot.
Fly bastard, the last few times I have tried to get it, the site just freezes up/download rate is horrible. I did install it on my gf's laptop but it's difficult to gage whether or not she has actually noticed yetlink52787 wrote:
I'm downloading it right now. I have a spare computer that I use for testing purposes. Its my guinea pig. The hardware is pretty dated and slow but I'll give this OS a shot.
I had to torrent it as my internet tends to fall over a lot, which isn't very compatible with MS's stupid download applet. On it now though.
lol whats the rush
What's not the rush?
how about wait until its finally releasedghettoperson wrote:
What's not the rush?
I like to play with new things. It excites me.
And your avatar irritates me. I keep thinking I've got dead pixels. Which I'm assuming is the idea.
And your avatar irritates me. I keep thinking I've got dead pixels. Which I'm assuming is the idea.
Then just go for itghettoperson wrote:
I like to play with new things. It excites me.
ghettoperson wrote:
And your avatar irritates me. I keep thinking I've got dead pixels. Which I'm assuming is the idea.