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Title: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 03, 2009, 10:17:18 AM: Also feel free to discuss stuff about the release of Windows 7.
I always welcome discussion.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: computeruler on July 03, 2009, 10:42:25 AM: If I had $200 yes. I think I will wait a couple months to see if the price goes down
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Mulreay on July 03, 2009, 01:00:55 PM: Quote from: computeruler on July 03, 2009, 10:42:25 AM
If I had $200 yes. I think I will wait a couple months to see if the price goes down

Whats the point it's just Vista with new problems.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Calum on July 03, 2009, 01:01:49 PM: I voted "Maybe".
Currently there's no advantage to persuade me to upgrade any of my OSes, but if Windows 7 has something compelling I'll be buying it.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 03, 2009, 01:06:45 PM: I would have chosen 'Depending on the situation'.

If I needed a new computer and XP wasn't available, I would get Seven. Otherwise, XP. I refuse to get Vista.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 03, 2009, 01:24:33 PM: Quote from: Calum on July 03, 2009, 01:01:49 PM
I voted "Maybe".
Currently there's no advantage to persuade me to upgrade any of my OSes, but if Windows 7 has something compelling I'll be buying it.
Well, it does have "XP Mode".
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Calum on July 03, 2009, 01:26:12 PM: Unfortunately not an advantage for me as I already have XP and VMWare for any other OSes I need to emulate.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 04, 2009, 06:31:52 PM: Personally i do like the idea of XP mode. It's actually slipstreamed into the OS so it's much better using VMWare or something.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 04, 2009, 09:43:10 PM: I see no option for myself.
I'd vote: Maybe, by buying new computer.
I'm happy with Vista, so I won't upgrade. If I buy a new computer, it'll be with Win 7.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Mulreay on July 05, 2009, 03:41:14 AM: Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 03, 2009, 01:06:45 PM
I refuse to get Vista.

Come on then explain. Why carbon?
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 09:35:06 AM: I'll tell you why.
Carbon is a very young man, so obviously he doesn't have much money to buy Vista.
I told him, that as soon, as I'll get gift certificates from compruler, I'll help him out.
But....I never got those certificates.
So, it's all compruler's fault ;D
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Mulreay on July 05, 2009, 09:39:08 AM: Quote from: Broni on July 05, 2009, 09:35:06 AM
I'll tell you why.
Carbon is a very young man, so obviously he doesn't have much money to buy Vista.
I told him, that as soon, as I'll get gift certificates from compruler, I'll help him out.
But....I never got those certificates.
So, it's all compruler's fault ;D

lol
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 09:57:14 AM: Quote from: Broni on July 05, 2009, 09:35:06 AM
Carbon is a very young man...
True, his profile says he's under 16 (a bit young for a Moderator).
Then again, i'm not too much older than that...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: patio on July 05, 2009, 09:59:10 AM: Quote from: computeruler on July 03, 2009, 10:42:25 AM
If I had $200 yes. I think I will wait a couple months to see if the price goes down

This did not happen with Vista so don't hold your breath...
If you want it the pre-buy offers will save you over $100.00 US so they are the best option...
But time for thos is running out so do some research if you do oplan on upgrading.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 05, 2009, 10:08:15 AM: Quote from: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 09:57:14 AM
True, his profile says he's under 16 (a bit young for a Moderator).
Then again, i'm not too much older than that...
What are you on about?

I'm -16. :P

Quote from: Mulreay on July 05, 2009, 03:41:14 AM
Come on then explain. Why carbon?
Too chunky for me.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 10:11:23 AM: This whole price issue doesn't make sense to me.
Talking about an average computer user...
I just took a quick look at today's paper, and I can see brand new Lenovo desktop at Fry's: dual core Intel, 4GB of RAM, 500GB HD, Vista Home Premium - $380
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 10:37:20 AM: Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 05, 2009, 10:08:15 AM
What are you on about?

I'm -16. :P

Too chunky for me.
I'm in my late teens, if that's what your asking.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 10:38:24 AM: Quote from: Broni on July 05, 2009, 10:11:23 AM
This whole price issue doesn't make sense to me.
Talking about an average computer user...
I just took a quick look at today's paper, and I can see brand new Lenovo desktop at Fry's: dual core Intel, 4GB of RAM, 500GB HD, Vista Home Premium - $380
Can you give me an online link? This may be the deal i've been looking for. :)
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: computeruler on July 05, 2009, 10:42:16 AM: I wish I had a frys around here! I would definatly get that! Although I am looking for something more for gaming.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 10:43:47 AM: Yeah, i'll be getting a good ($1000 range) laptop in about a year.
But i want something a bit cheaper for now...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 10:47:03 AM: Here... (http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=adv&resultpage=0&sqxts=1&order_by=s00d&pType=&cat=&plusearch=5805923&minprice=&maxprice=&x=0&y=0)
More:
http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/
http://www.frys.com
And Here (http://www.computerhope.com/search?plusearch=5824943+5802043+5807173+5810253+5810433+5807133+5805903+5801543+5714212+5729542+5825603+5825613+5810423&sort=price&order=asc&order_by=p03a&cat=&pType=&from=0&to=24)

Linx edited for length...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 10:51:06 AM: Get this: people sell laptops with the following specs on ebay for $300! ::)
80 GB HDD, 1.3 Ghz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, CD reader, 2 USB

Are some people dumb enough to pay $300 for this?
Well, i guess they must be....
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: patio on July 05, 2009, 10:52:06 AM: Quote from: Mulreay on July 03, 2009, 01:00:55 PM
Whats the point it's just Vista with new problems.

Not true at all.

It may shake out as the best out of Redmond since Win2k...which would put it in my opinion in pretty good company.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 02:14:53 PM: Quote from: patio on July 05, 2009, 10:52:06 AM
Not true at all.

It may shake out as the best out of Redmond since Win2k...which would put it in my opinion in pretty good company.
So true...
I think it'll better then XP & Vista both.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: 2x3i5x on July 05, 2009, 03:05:58 PM: Windows 7 is starting to look good but I'm holding out until a Win 7 SP1 comes out ... then I might switch....
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: computeruler on July 05, 2009, 07:16:06 PM: I agree that windows 7 does look pretty nice! It uses less resourceses then vista and looks nicer then xp!
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 07:18:13 PM: You're so funny.
Windows 7 UI looks 95% like Vista.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: computeruler on July 05, 2009, 07:19:01 PM: I dont get whats so funny...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 07:22:32 PM: Last time, I checked, you didn't like Vista ;D
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: 2x3i5x on July 05, 2009, 11:13:22 PM: Quote from: computeruler on July 05, 2009, 07:16:06 PM
I agree that windows 7 does look pretty nice! It uses less resourceses then vista and looks nicer then xp!

So that means you liked most of windows vista's user interface to begin with.... LOL

But I wish Vista taskbar could be transparent like win 7 is... that's all....
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Broni on July 05, 2009, 11:23:53 PM: Mine is:

(http://209.85.48.8/228/109/upload/p4382714.gif)
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: 2x3i5x on July 05, 2009, 11:31:01 PM: (http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments/00.00.50.26.43/Windows-Taskbar-Previews.png)

err, I meant have the real win 7 taskbar ported back to windows vista, although with windows vista's quick launch bar still in place, not just a transparency that I know you can do with a third party tool. (in win 7, you have to edit the taskbar a little more than necessary to get to that quicklaunch toolbar).

That's the only thing I feel windows vista was lacking. :P
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 05, 2009, 11:36:18 PM: Layered windows have been in windows since w2K...

but the "glass" type transparency is pretty neat. Too bad I feel dirty taking a performance hit for fancy desktop graphics. (unreasonable, kind of)
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 05, 2009, 11:42:02 PM: Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 05, 2009, 11:36:18 PM
Too bad I feel dirty taking a performance hit for fancy desktop graphics. (unreasonable, kind of)
I lose fancy desktop graphics but gain performance. :)
See my desktop (attached).

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Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 05, 2009, 11:59:14 PM: Yes, that's called windows 98.

I have my Vista laptop set to Classic, It runs Aero Glass beautifully; I had a good reason to set it to classic. I keep forgetting it though.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Calum on July 06, 2009, 02:23:14 AM: The main thing holding me back from Vista and therefore Windows 7 is the interface.
I find it very difficult to use and I can't get used to it.
The whole Aero scheme is awful, and the Classic theme looks just as bad. Windows 7 apparently doesn't have the classic Start menu either, so I don't think I'll be purchasing it.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: squall_01 on July 06, 2009, 06:24:08 AM: then why are we still useing RC? Is it so that the final out will be what it should or so that it can be updated to how it should be? I dont personally get new os but if I come acrossed the chance or if we get a copy. I personally could get vista for cheap but its a rather do I want it an such.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 06, 2009, 11:23:16 AM: Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 05, 2009, 11:59:14 PM
Yes, that's called windows 98.
No, that's actually called Windows 2000.

You'd know that if you'd take a good look at the icons. Only Me & 2000 have the icon set that's in the screenshot.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: computeruler on July 06, 2009, 12:50:48 PM: Quote from: Broni on July 05, 2009, 07:22:32 PM
Last time, I checked, you didn't like Vista ;D
I thought it was ok... I liked the ui for sure though.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 06, 2009, 12:54:13 PM: Quote from: Cityscape on July 06, 2009, 11:23:16 AM
No, that's actually called Windows 2000.

You'd know that if you'd take a good look at the icons. Only Me & 2000 have the icon set that's in the screenshot.

They are also the same icons added to Windows 98SE via the PLUS! pack.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 06, 2009, 12:56:17 PM: Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 06, 2009, 12:54:13 PM
They are also the same icons added to Windows 98SE via the PLUS! pack.
Oh okay, didn't know that...
I've never used the PLUS! pack.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 06, 2009, 12:59:28 PM: Quote from: Cityscape on July 06, 2009, 12:56:17 PM
Oh okay, didn't know that...
I've never used the PLUS! pack.

the main one that pops out, is the recycle bin, which is like that only in 2000 (and ME, I suppose, which I've never really used).

Only reason I have plus is it's on my windows 98SE CD.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 06, 2009, 01:20:57 PM: Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 06, 2009, 12:59:28 PM
the main one that pops out, is the recycle bin, which is like that only in 2000 (and ME, I suppose, which I've never really used).

Only reason I have plus is it's on my windows 98SE CD.
Yes the recycle bin was the major change.
Yeah, i only used ME as a kid for 2-3 months. All it did was crash.

PLUS! wasn't really that great, at least I would never have bought it...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 06, 2009, 01:33:50 PM: Now, I have transferred all the icons from XP to my Windows 98 laptop...

had to make some tweaks because of the alpha.

Here's a little tidbit- the desktop, in all versions since windows 95, is actually a Listview, the very same thing used to view files in explorer windows and so forth!

It's simply set to have a transparent background and forced into Icon mode.

One could make a small app that acquires the handle to this Listview control and sends it a message that changes it's View mode... that could make for some wacky desktops...
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: pallavi_ak on July 07, 2009, 09:50:13 PM: Official release date of Windows 7 is October 22, 2009.
Title: Re: Will you get Windows 7?
Post by: Cityscape on July 07, 2009, 10:02:34 PM: Quote from: pallavi_ak on July 07, 2009, 09:50:13 PM
Official release date of Windows 7 is October 22, 2009.
Right, and if you pre-order it now you can get HUGE saving (up to or above 50% off).

And welcome to Computerhope pallavi_ak!