Time to say something good about Microsoft for once

**bassybill** · #1 01-12-2011, 11:44 PM

I've been running Windows 7 now since it was released - it's on my main PC (a Samsung laptop, which I bought with Win7 already installed about the time it came out) and it just rocks. It's a great OS, very stable, and has many features that make it waaaaay better than Vista.

If you're running a machine with Vista on it I would recommend an upgrade to Win7 like yesterday. If you're running an older PC with XP on it, then maybe stick with that as I think Win7 does make greater demands on your processor, memory and so on. I still use a very cut down version of XP on my music studio PC, which never goes online and runs only the OS and my music stuff - it's really, really fast. But for day to day online use on a modern machine, Windows 7 is just excellent. I don't think I've had a single bit of hassle with it since I got it.

How are you guys finding it?

sloasdaylight · #2 01-12-2011, 11:47 PM

Windows 7, quite frankly, rules.

My boss uses both Mac and PC Regularly, and enjoys the work he does on his windows machine much more than the mac, even though they're both about the same age in terms of hardware, and are both running the latest OSs.

**bassybill** · #3 01-12-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sloasdaylight

Windows 7, quite frankly, rules.

My boss uses both Mac and PC Regularly, and enjoys the work he does on his windows machine much more than the mac, even though they're both about the same age in terms of hardware, and are both running the latest OSs.

Yeah, I know one or two Mac users who have said they actually quite like Win7. But I really don't want to get into a Mac vs. PC thing here as that's been done to death and such debates get very dumb very quickly, especially when either side tries to prove that they're "right" about their system being "better" when it's really just personal preference.

A more meaningful comparison would be between Win7 and its predecessor. As will be obvious, I agree strongly with what seems to be the general consensus that MS dropped the ball with several aspects of Vista but have re-established a quality operating system with Windows 7.

chi-town_mike · #4 01-13-2011, 12:02 AM

W7x64 I dig as much as XPx64 when It first came out.

Great daw platform.

sloasdaylight · #5 01-13-2011, 12:02 AM

No I agree, I hate windows/mac debates plenty myself.

Frankly, the times I've used 7, I've enjoyed it, but I haven't ever been the type of person to really push an OS to it's extreme, so the later Service packs of Vista served their purpose just as well as 7 seems to, but then again I don't actually have a computer that runs 7.

MJ5150 · #6 01-13-2011, 12:02 AM

I care for it a great deal. I use Ultimate 64 bit, and have been since it was RTM. The built in voice recognition is most excellent.

-Mike

**bassybill** · #7 01-13-2011, 12:08 AM

One of the features I really like is the disk indexing. I have tons of stuff on my HDD going back nearly 20 years and I can find anything I want pretty much instantly with absolutely minimal effort.

Alucard817 · #8 01-13-2011, 12:19 AM

Theres a few things about 7 I don't like.

1 No folder size option on the status bar. Microsoft never added it to the shell.
Easily fixed though with a mod.

2 Most of my XP games will NOT work on Windows 7 x64.

3 I don't like the layout of the control panel.

Other then these three minor problems I like this OS. Funny enough 7 is everything that Vista was supposed to be.
7 is much more stable then any other OS MS has ever released, in the 6 months I have had it, not one single BSOD, or lock. It feel faster as well.

I say windows 7 is most definitely a win.

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Pirated)

BlacktotheBlind · #9 01-13-2011, 12:24 AM

I dig it, I've been using it as my primary OS for about a year now. Vista was definitely garbage, comparing it to 7 is like comparing ME to XP.

I make good use out of the sidebar on my second monitor, I have gadgets for CPU core usage and temps, RAM usage, GPU usage and temp, network meter/monitor, and a NHL scoreboard checker.

flipper_gv · #10 01-13-2011, 12:28 AM

bought windows 7 the day of the release, installed the very night.

It really makes a hell of a lot of a difference. By far the best Microsoft OS ever.

MJ5150 · #11 01-13-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alucard817

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Pirated)

Why is it important to mention this?

-Mike

**bassybill** · #12 01-13-2011, 12:31 AM

The stability is a big plus. I open the lid when I want to use the laptop and close it when I'm done - sometimes I can go weeks without a reboot and the machine still runs like it did just after the last time it booted.

Simo98 · #13 01-13-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Alucard817

2 Most of my XP games will NOT work on Windows 7 x64.

I expect a good percentage of this is due to the fact that it is x64, 32 bit seven would probably run them fine.

I've actually not had many problems what so ever running older games on x64 seven. One of two of them have not worked because its a 64 bit OS, but on a whole i've been quite impressed with how many work with only a little tweaking.

I think that my favourite thing by far is the little button in the bottom right that takes you back to the desktop. Seriously, whenever I get back on a previous OS it drives me mad not having it. Such a simple addition in the scheme of things, but so useful

Alucard817 · #14 01-13-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Why is it important to mention this?

-Mike

Because I can't get the updates like you can. Therefore any stability issues take longer to address.

bongomania · #15 01-13-2011, 01:04 AM

I daily use an old Mac G4 and a brand new Win 7 PC. The PC is good for many things: it's fast, it handles multiple programs without crashing all that often, and the Win 7 UI is just as good as the Mac UI

. And I agree about the boot stability, I usually leave the machine running 24/7 and just let the monitor sleep, with no problems.

But I have to say it pisses me off fairly regularly too. Every time I try to install new software, or update existing software, it interrupts with several error message popups telling me either I don't have authorization to install a given file, or that there is not enough memory to install it--when neither of those things is true. Each program takes at least two tries through the Install Wizard.

That's the only problem I have with it, but it's persistent enough and annoying enough that I avoid new software unless I absolutely need it.

**Pacman** · #16 01-13-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alucard817

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Pirated)

Let's see....we've got your email address, every IP address you've ever logged in from, and the admission that you stole software. You weren't in gifted class, were you?

MIJ-VI · #17 01-13-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alucard817

Because I can't get the updates like you can. Therefore any stability issues take longer to address.

Security issues too...

MIJ-VI · #18 01-13-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Alucard817

Theres a few things about 7 I don't like.

1 No folder size option on the status bar. Microsoft never added it to the shell.
Easily fixed though with a mod.

2 Most of my XP games will NOT work on Windows 7 x64.

3 I don't like the layout of the control panel.

Other then these three minor problems I like this OS. Funny enough 7 is everything that Vista was supposed to be.
7 is much more stable then any other OS MS has ever released, in the 6 months I have had it, not one single BSOD, or lock. It feel faster as well.

I say windows 7 is most definitely a win.

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Pirated)

Pirated usually = malware/spyware.

Have you considered buying a legal copy of Windows or at least trying a legally free OS like Ubuntu?

While theft is theft there are two kinds of thieves: those who steal out of need; and those who steal out of greed...

stevetx19 · #19 01-13-2011, 07:38 AM

many people thought vista was a mistake, but i think it was a carefully crafted microsoft strategy to lower our expectations and then reel us in with 7.

I'm running 7 32 and haven't had any compatibility issues.

ubado · #20 01-13-2011, 07:57 AM

Being a MAC convert ... I gotta say, Windows 7 is pretty darn good, with some pretty cool and convenient features. It's much more stable than XP. I've only had it freeze up a couple of times in a year (which is pretty good IMO). (both OS's are running on Toshiba Satellites ... the Windows 7 is on my newest Toshiba laptop)

I still prefer my older MAC for graphics work ... but Windows 7 is a solid OS for the average day to day stuff. Sure you still have to deal with the typical Windows/Microsoft stuff ... but $ for $ ... Microsoft has a winner on it's hands. Finally.