I can't believe Im kinda excited about...

chicago_mike · #1 01-08-2009, 07:49 AM

Downloading Windows 7 beta 1.

No pedals...no amps...no shoes or carrots or fat blues chicks..

just..a beta of windows 7....

Kgoodrich · #2 01-08-2009, 09:18 AM

I've had an RC of it for a while, it's decent. I couldn't find driver for my video card though, so I had to take the old one from Nvidia's site and changed the .ini to my video card, it overclocked my vid card hardcore and eventually cause an overheat shutdown on my laptop.

Selta · #3 01-08-2009, 09:54 AM

It's decent, for a beta.
I just hope I score the same thing I did with Vista. Report some problems, get the full version for free later. Woot. I'll run anything on one of my many VMs

chicago_mike · #4 01-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Havent bothered with VMware yet. I got a peek at build 6801 and it looked okay. So long as its faster than vista, and less of a hog, then im cool.

**Eric Perry** · #5 01-08-2009, 10:00 AM

No thanks. The fact something new is being developed this quickly after Vista's release speaks volumes. I swore after I got burned on ME I'd upgrade until the OS was proven to actually work. Obviously, I didn't listen and tried to *upgrade* to Vista. It's a joke, in my opinion. I'm quite content running XP SP3 with all my mods. It runs quickly, never crashes, and supports all my hardware/software.

IMO, of course.

Selta · #6 01-08-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric618

No thanks. The fact something new is being developed this quickly after Vista's release speaks volumes...<snip>

IMO, of course.

Just FYI... MS is moving back to the new OS every 2 - 3years (or so) model. Windows XP had a VERY extended life time, and hence why Windows 7 seems "so quick". Realize that Windows Vista was released on Jan 30th '07, so we're right in line with that.

Muusers · #7 01-08-2009, 10:11 AM

tplyons · #8 01-08-2009, 10:14 AM

You know, I kinda miss beta testing stuff like this. It was fun exploring new software, kept on the edge of your seat when it crashed, then trying to remember everything you did that lead up to that crash.

I almost wish I had a PC right now to join in the fun.

Oreomeister365 · #9 01-08-2009, 10:16 AM

Er...how does the beta work? Do you install it like a normal OS, as in, format your hard drive or is the beta more like a program so to speak?

I've stuck with xp for now, but I think i'll get windows 7 when it comes out, looks nice. Vista minus all the crap and problems = good to me.

jady · #10 01-08-2009, 10:16 AM

I actually have no complaints with Vista. I am one of the few that has had zero issues.

I would love to check out Windows 7 tho.........

Selta · #11 01-08-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Oreomeister365

Er...how does the beta work? Do you install it like a normal OS, as in, format your hard drive or is the beta more like a program so to speak?

I've stuck with xp for now, but I think i'll get windows 7 when it comes out, looks nice. Vista minus all the crap and problems = good to me.

Yup. Most of the people I know run it in Virtual Machines (VMs).

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Originally Posted by jady

I actually have no complaints with Vista. I am one of the few that has had zero issues.

I don't have a single complaint about Vista. Once I got the retail version, I haven't had a single bump that wasn't my own doing (suicide overclocks, etc.). Of course, I build a new system just about every 18 months, so I'm never too far behind in the hardware realm, and I don't run any ancient softwares, either.

MJ5150 · #12 01-08-2009, 10:26 AM

Any screen shots? I really don't care what it does down inside my computer, I want to know what it looks like!!!!

-Mike

Selta · #13 01-08-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Any screen shots? I really don't care what it does down inside my computer, I want to know what it looks like!!!!

-Mike

If I get home and don't die from being so tired, I'll grab some caps for ya.

Oreomeister365 · #14 01-08-2009, 10:33 AM

I notice microsofts official VM requires 64 bit. Annoying.

Well...I was going to install 64 bit vista anyways eventually.

machine gewehr · #15 01-08-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Any screen shots? I really don't care what it does down inside my computer, I want to know what it looks like!!!!

-Mike

I envy you.I had an Operating Systems midterm today and I had to know all the stuff an OS does down there.I kinda failed.

Selta · #16 01-08-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Oreomeister365

I notice microsofts official VM requires 64 bit. Annoying.

Well...I was going to install 64 bit vista anyways eventually.

I really, really hope that MS severes ties with 32-bit with this OS.

Oreomeister365 · #17 01-08-2009, 11:29 AM

I agree, rather than have all these random programs not working on whichever, just make it all 64 bit, what is there to lose?

MJ5150 · #18 01-08-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by machine gewehr

I envy you.I had an Operating Systems midterm today and I had to know all the stuff an OS does down there.I kinda failed.

Bummer. I work in IT, so I'm familiar with it, but I am a network enginner, so I don't work at that level with OS's anymore.

-Mike

Selta · #19 01-08-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Oreomeister365

I agree, rather than have all these random programs not working on whichever, just make it all 64 bit, what is there to lose?

Honestly, nothing. 32 bit apps will still run on 64 bit machines just fine and dandy. Hence why those of us who run 64 bit Vista have to have two program files folders (one for 64, one for 32 - automatically handled by Windows though) by default.
I don't know why people still develope in 32 bit. Though I'm no developer, so I'm sure there may be a reason.

Chriss62 · #20 01-08-2009, 12:14 PM

What was so wrong with vista. I'm not trying to start a war. PM me, if you have to. I use vista right now, and I likes it.