Comments on: Windows 7 a Beta no more, moves to Release Candidate http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:01:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Mark Adkins http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34910 Mark Adkins Fri, 08 May 2009 21:08:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34910 I installed Windows 7rc on my Mini Wednesday night. Once I got a couple of download and burn issues dealt with (none of which were Microsoft's fault), it went smooth as silk. It looks GORGEOUS, even on the Mini's resolution and screen size. Some of the features and the games are absolutely stuperflifitously cool. (Yeah, made up word. Sue me!) Translucent windows, gauges, useful sub-windows, great organization, and ot goes on and on... But... everything is a bit draggy. Not bad, and probably nothing you would worry about on a bigger computer, but one of the key things about the Mini is its quickness... so I am going back to XP tonight. Or, maybe... Ubuntu again? Dual booting? I'll have to think on this for a bit. I installed Windows 7rc on my Mini Wednesday night. Once I got a couple of download and burn issues dealt with (none of which were Microsoft’s fault), it went smooth as silk.

It looks GORGEOUS, even on the Mini’s resolution and screen size. Some of the features and the games are absolutely stuperflifitously cool. (Yeah, made up word. Sue me!) Translucent windows, gauges, useful sub-windows, great organization, and ot goes on and on…

But… everything is a bit draggy. Not bad, and probably nothing you would worry about on a bigger computer, but one of the key things about the Mini is its quickness… so I am going back to XP tonight.

Or, maybe… Ubuntu again? Dual booting? I’ll have to think on this for a bit.

]]> By: George http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34628 George Tue, 05 May 2009 19:18:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34628 my apologies, I made a false inference from the Vaja Vaio P Case review, comments section. my apologies, I made a false inference from the Vaja Vaio P Case review, comments section.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34627 Julie Tue, 05 May 2009 19:04:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34627 @George I haven't reviewed the Vaio P. :) @George I haven’t reviewed the Vaio P. :)

]]> By: George http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34624 George Tue, 05 May 2009 17:49:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34624 I am looking forward to Vaio P with W7... altho i know the Vaio P didn't fair well overall on this site... ;) I am looking forward to Vaio P with W7… altho i know the Vaio P didn’t fair well overall on this site… ;)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34620 Julie Tue, 05 May 2009 16:39:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34620 @Ryan You can post links, no problem :) Thanks for the info. It's important for us to know... @Ryan You can post links, no problem :) Thanks for the info. It’s important for us to know…

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34616 Ryan Tue, 05 May 2009 15:45:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34616 @David, I cant wait for March then. Hopefully I will close a lot of help desk tickets by telling my users to just buy Windows 7..haha @David, I cant wait for March then. Hopefully I will close a lot of help desk tickets by telling my users to just buy Windows 7..haha

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34615 David Flowers Tue, 05 May 2009 15:06:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34615 @ Blacknimbus and everyone else, there is a pretty good how-to at ZDNet on how to burn your iso file using a free downloadable iso burner. http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3317 @ Ryan, yeah, that is unfortunately true, the statement is made on Microsoft's Win 7 RC download page. :( But at least they warned us right? I could see millions of people under their desks trying to figure that one out next March... @ Blacknimbus and everyone else, there is a pretty good how-to at ZDNet on how to burn your iso file using a free downloadable iso burner.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3317

@ Ryan, yeah, that is unfortunately true, the statement is made on Microsoft’s Win 7 RC download page. :( But at least they warned us right? I could see millions of people under their desks trying to figure that one out next March…

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34611 Ryan Tue, 05 May 2009 14:16:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34611 I just read that even though it is free and will not expire for 1 year, June 2010, there is a stipulation that windows will shut down your computer every two hours starting March 2010 unless you install a purchased version of windows. Just an FYI. http://gizmodo.com/5240677/damn-it-windows-7-rc1-will-auto-shut-down-every-two-hours-after-expiration Julie, I am sorry if I am not allowed to post links...I won't do it again.. I just read that even though it is free and will not expire for 1 year, June 2010, there is a stipulation that windows will shut down your computer every two hours starting March 2010 unless you install a purchased version of windows. Just an FYI.

http://gizmodo.com/5240677/damn-it-windows-7-rc1-will-auto-shut-down-every-two-hours-after-expiration

Julie, I am sorry if I am not allowed to post links…I won’t do it again..

]]> By: Blacknimbus http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34609 Blacknimbus Tue, 05 May 2009 14:12:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34609 Ok, I'm ignorant. I have the .iso, do I just burn it to DVD as data? And I was planning on wiping my old Fujitsu and putting it on there, but how do I go about installing it? Ok, I’m ignorant. I have the .iso, do I just burn it to DVD as data? And I was planning on wiping my old Fujitsu and putting it on there, but how do I go about installing it?

]]> By: FubarGuy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34582 FubarGuy Tue, 05 May 2009 01:48:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34582 Hmmmmm, might be time to get a dual-boot going so I can show Vista its' soon-to-be obsolescence! Can you actually hear an OS whimper as it fades into extinction? Hmmmmm, might be time to get a dual-boot going so I can show Vista its’ soon-to-be obsolescence! Can you actually hear an OS whimper as it fades into extinction?

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34566 David Flowers Mon, 04 May 2009 18:07:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34566 @ Michael, You should do a clean install as Windows Update will not get you to the RC. Good Luck. @ Michael, You should do a clean install as Windows Update will not get you to the RC. Good Luck.

]]> By: Christopher Spera http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34565 Christopher Spera Mon, 04 May 2009 17:37:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34565 I've got 7 running on an MSI Wind U100-422CA (as well as my unibody MacBook). I will be downloading the RC and will install it on both machines as soon as I can get the software download to complete. I'm not sure if its going to be available right at midnight tonight or not, but I will likely give it a shot at that time... I’ve got 7 running on an MSI Wind U100-422CA (as well as my unibody MacBook). I will be downloading the RC and will install it on both machines as soon as I can get the software download to complete. I’m not sure if its going to be available right at midnight tonight or not, but I will likely give it a shot at that time…

]]> By: Alex Dean http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34557 Alex Dean Mon, 04 May 2009 16:52:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34557 I put release 7000 on my HP Mini - I believe it runs much faster and have had no compatibility issues. My only criticism though is that you cant make it look and work like XP - not an issue for me but there are plenty of luddites out there who religiously set the theme and look of Vista to operate and feel like XP; this capability has been removed from 7. A lot of people are gonna be pi$$ed...... I put release 7000 on my HP Mini – I believe it runs much faster and have had no compatibility issues. My only criticism though is that you cant make it look and work like XP – not an issue for me but there are plenty of luddites out there who religiously set the theme and look of Vista to operate and feel like XP; this capability has been removed from 7. A lot of people are gonna be pi$$ed……

]]> By: michael http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34546 michael Mon, 04 May 2009 15:25:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34546 Hey Curious IF I already have Win 7 running, will it automagically update itself to the latest RC? Hey
Curious

IF I already have Win 7 running, will it automagically update itself to the latest RC?

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34539 David Flowers Mon, 04 May 2009 13:48:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34539 @ PJ, Thanks for chiming in, that's great to hear. I'll be slapping it on a few machines at my place tomorrow. I've got to get hooked up on technet.... @ PJ, Thanks for chiming in, that’s great to hear. I’ll be slapping it on a few machines at my place tomorrow. I’ve got to get hooked up on technet….

]]> By: PJ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34533 PJ Mon, 04 May 2009 12:41:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34533 I've got Win 7 RC1, from Technet, running on an EEE PC (1000H)... Runs like a dream, faster than XP! Also running on my Media Center PC. A few quirks to get used to over Vista Media Center, and shame there's no Webguide functionality, but good nonetheless. I’ve got Win 7 RC1, from Technet, running on an EEE PC (1000H)… Runs like a dream, faster than XP!

Also running on my Media Center PC. A few quirks to get used to over Vista Media Center, and shame there’s no Webguide functionality, but good nonetheless.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34532 Julie Mon, 04 May 2009 12:32:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34532 But I like eye candy ;) Ok, I'll give it a try and see what happens :) But I like eye candy ;)

Ok, I’ll give it a try and see what happens :)

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34531 David Flowers Mon, 04 May 2009 12:30:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34531 @ Julie, As you know, I have been extremely impressed with its perfomance, especially on my handicapped much-hated HP laptop. If it could make that miserable piece of hardware run half way decent, I'd say it would be great on a netbook. I would think that disabling some of the visual effects and eye candy would make for a snappy experience. I'm very interested to hear some netbook stories! @ Julie, As you know, I have been extremely impressed with its perfomance, especially on my handicapped much-hated HP laptop. If it could make that miserable piece of hardware run half way decent, I’d say it would be great on a netbook. I would think that disabling some of the visual effects and eye candy would make for a snappy experience. I’m very interested to hear some netbook stories!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/04/windows-7-a-beta-no-more-moves-to-release-candidate/comment-page-1/#comment-34528 Julie Mon, 04 May 2009 12:12:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15061#comment-34528 @David Thanks for the link. I wonder how well Windows 7 would work on a netbook? I'm curious about it and might try putting it on one of mine. One of my other Mac friends told me that she was very impressed by it. That says a lot, so I want to take it for a spin. :) @David Thanks for the link. I wonder how well Windows 7 would work on a netbook? I’m curious about it and might try putting it on one of mine. One of my other Mac friends told me that she was very impressed by it. That says a lot, so I want to take it for a spin. :)

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