I installed Windows 7... and I jizzed in my pants

This happened, but only figuratively. My expectations for the Windows 7 beta were non-existent. After using Vista in a secondary laptop for about a year, I decided not to get my hopes high for this new OS, but the buzz in the internet says otherwise.

This happened, but only figuratively. My expectations for the Windows 7 beta were non-existent. After using Vista in a secondary laptop for about a year, I decided not to get my hopes high for this new OS, but the buzz in the internet says otherwise.

I'm really considering creating a temporary partition to try this out. It's pretty.

I'm going to have a tough time moving over to 7 simply because I'm going to have to move all my stuff over... Looks cool though, however I have no problems with my Vista.

Try it out while the beta is still available, because when I was downloading it it said that "the final days of the beta availability are approaching". Word of caution, do create a partition, don't just install it, unless you have 2 hard drives, then it's a lot easier.

"Try it out while the beta is still available, because when I was downloading it it said that "the final days of the beta availability are approaching". Word of caution, do create a partition, don't just install it, unless you have 2 hard drives, then it's a lot easier."

"I'm going to have a tough time moving over to 7 simply because I'm going to have to move all my stuff over... Looks cool though, however I have no problems with my Vista."

I'm running Ubuntu Linux and am quite satisfied with the OS. I think that over the years, I've given MS enough of my money.

I've got Vista--and I still love it.

My computer is about 4 years old,will it have a problem with running Windows 7?

I'm loving windows 7 at the moment, it is definitely the os vista should have been!

So after all these years MS is really making a windows that isn't just some overpriced bug filled memory hog?  Just in time for the world's biggest economic meltdown!

"So after all these years MS is really making a windows that isn't just some overpriced bug filled memory hog?  Just in time for the world's biggest economic meltdown!"

• Windows 3.1 ... Ding!
• Windows 95 ... Good
• Windows 98 ... YES!
• Windows 2000 ... Why?!
• Windows Me Edition ... NOOOO!
• Windows XP ... YES!
• Windows Vista ... Eh
• WIndows 7 ... YES!

"Hexpane said:

"So after all these years MS is really making a windows that isn't just some overpriced bug filled memory hog?  Just in time for the world's biggest economic meltdown!"

Well... let's do this:

• Windows 3.1 ... Ding!
• Windows 95 ... Good
• Windows 98 ... YES!
• Windows 2000 ... Why?!
• Windows Me Edition ... NOOOO!
• Windows XP ... YES!
• Windows Vista ... Eh
• WIndows 7 ... YES!

Is there a pattern?"

Hmm, could this make me want to switch from Apple? No. 

I tried the beta.

Duders, it is Vista but with lower system requirements and it goes a lot easier in your PC. So. It is worth it.

"artofwar420 said:

"Hexpane said:

"So after all these years MS is really making a windows that isn't just some overpriced bug filled memory hog?  Just in time for the world's biggest economic meltdown!"

Well... let's do this:

• Windows 3.1 ... Ding!
• Windows 95 ... Good
• Windows 98 ... YES!
• Windows 2000 ... Why?!
• Windows Me Edition ... NOOOO!
• Windows XP ... YES!
• Windows Vista ... Eh
• WIndows 7 ... YES!

Is there a pattern?"

But what's the point? What new functionality will 7 have over Vista, or XP even.

More people still use XP than any other OS."

"Hmm, could this make me want to switch from Apple? No. "

Personally my favorite version of Windows so far is either Windows XP or Windows 2000.  I despise Vista with a passion.  It takes so long to do just the simplest tasks.  If Windows 7 does not make up for the blunder that is Vista, I am buying a Mac.

UGH!  Fucking Microsoft.

"UGH!  Fucking Microsoft.

"Hey, everyone, you should upgrade from that old XP to this new Vista immediately.  It's the future".

One year later...

"Hey, everyone, we're releasing a brand new OS that is going to be way better than Vista and not have nearly as much backlash.  So, buy it ASAP when it comes out.  It's the future".

Fuck all that bullshit.  XP and Vista are still absolutely viable, so fuck Windows 7"

Fuck all that bullshit.  XP and Vista are still absolutely viable, so fuck Windows 7!

"UGH!  Fucking Microsoft.

"Hey, everyone, you should upgrade from that old XP to this new Vista immediately.  It's the future".

One year later...

"Hey, everyone, we're releasing a brand new OS that is going to be way better than Vista and not have nearly as much backlash.  So, buy it ASAP when it comes out.  It's the future".

Fuck all that bullshit.  XP and Vista are still absolutely viable, so fuck Windows 7!

"

-Sings "I played with Seven and I liked it" to the tune of "I kissed a Girl"-

Man, this makes me really wish that my computer would make a good size partition with that 123GB of free space. I had the beta all downloaded and on a disc, too.

"Man, this makes me really wish that my computer would make a good size partition with that 123GB of free space. I had the beta all downloaded and on a disc, too."

"systech said:

"Man, this makes me really wish that my computer would make a good size partition with that 123GB of free space. I had the beta all downloaded and on a disc, too."

You only need 16 or 17 GB for Windows 7, I'd do 30 GB and try it. Or is there another problem?"

I really want to try out the beta but I am to much of a puss to install it.

Chill out people, or I'll have to get involved and then you really will have something to complain about after I'm done knocking some of you down a peg or two :)

"Have you used Vista? it's not what new functionality will Win7 have, it's what annoying nonsense from Vista will it NOT have.  MS is making windows better by subtraction.  I have vista, my PC works and that's all nice and such, but Vista is a slow plodding beast that has more broken promises than J. Allard and his ONE BILLION GAMERS claim.

I'm also not a huge fanboy of XP, everyone loves XPsp2 NOW that vista is out and sucks.  But XP really wasn't all that and it was a huge target for worms/viruses/trojans"

So is Windows 7 planned to have as long as a life span as Windows XP? I'm currently using Windows XP SP3 and plan to upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out. My mother has a laptop with Vista on it and its slow as shit.

"So is Windows 7 planned to have as long as a life span as Windows XP? I'm currently using Windows XP SP3 and plan to upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out. My mother has a laptop with Vista on it and its slow as shit."

In the end of it all, it doesn't matter.  I know Microsoft's OS timeline, and the reason you haven't seen a huge penetration for Vista isn't just because of its lacking performance.  Look at the economy.  People don't have the money to upgrade for the most part.

"SathingtonWaltz said:

"Hmm, could this make me want to switch from Apple? No. "

You've got a point, I don't think Windows 7 will accrue many converts from Apple or Linux but I think it will grab those  XP users that didn't upgrade to Vista. You should try it at least, it's not gonna hurt you *or is it!??* * DUN DUN DUN!*"

I purchased an external hard drive...so I'll be backing up then and reformatting. I'm willing to blow it all if I have all my stuff backed up.

Windows 7 is amazing, I love it.  I'm actually liking the new task bar more then the Mac's dock...but it's hard to say, I like some stuff about each, maybe I only say that because windows 7 is all new and shiny.

I installed it last week on a spare driver, im REALLY impressed, at this rate we should see a retail version released before the end of the year.

I think if Microsoft made anything it would be an advancement over Vista, but it is still good to hear they got it right with Windows 7. It's only a beta, so we'll have to see but it certainly does look promising.

I really think there going to come out and be all like

"APRIL FOOLZ,,,THIS IS REALLY VISTA GUYZ THAT WE SHOULD OF MADE"

no but seriously, Windows 7 is like vista without the whoring of RAM.

the only problem i have with vista is for some reason i get a sound error where it skips, but either I have got used that or they have fixed it, one of the two.

XP is awesome!

go operating system wars!!!

I didn't know Bill Gates had a Giant Bomb account.

Actually Windows 7 does look pretty cool and I might check it out on my spare PC.

I want to try the beta, but I really don't have time to get it up and going. I will probably do it by the end of the month on my new desktop though.

"I want to try the beta, but I really don't have time to get it up and going. I will probably do it by the end of the month on my new desktop though."

Yeah I've been using it for a while now, and it's great. Works like a charm on my 1gb PC.

Are there actually an substantial differences from the beta of W7 from Vista? Have been using Vista on my new PC for about a month, so this is still new to me, from using XP for several years.

Thomas said:

"jakob187 said:

"UGH!  Fucking Microsoft.

"Hey, everyone, you should upgrade from that old XP to this new Vista immediately.  It's the future".

One year later...

"Hey, everyone, we're releasing a brand new OS that is going to be way better than Vista and not have nearly as much backlash.  So, buy it ASAP when it comes out.  It's the future".

Fuck all that bullshit.  XP and Vista are still absolutely viable, so fuck Windows 7!

"

You have no idea what the fuck you are talkinga bout
Windows 7 is set to be released in Early 2010, and Vista was released Early 2007 that gives people three years with Vista.  Given Microsofts track record (excluding Xp to vista) 95>98, then 98>2000, then 2000>2001(XP), three years is a pretty good release, and of course they will still support Vista for a while after Windows 7 is release, and they will probably even release a Service Pack 3 for it, just like they did with Windows XP.

The Windows XP release was the exception to the rule.  It lasted 6 years before Microsoft released another version of windows.
Three years for vista is plenty of enough time for people to adopt, use, and get ready to upgrade.
So shut up and stop bitching."

"Are there actually an substantial differences from the beta of W7 from Vista? Have been using Vista on my new PC for about a month, so this is still new to me, from using XP for several years."

"If I'm not mistaken, however, the new Windows OS was announced or was in production within months after Vista. While this makes sense, should you really be announcing a new OS months after you just released a new one? Regardless, I'm enjoying Vista, and it isn't like Microsoft is going to abandon it once Windows 7 hits. Like you pointed out."

I decided to start downloading the beta,the installation instructions seem easy enough.I have a couple of questions though.
1.Would it not be a bad idea to create a partition if i plan on going back to using Windows XP?
2.Is there anything else I should be aware of doing before I Install the beta?

"I decided to start downloading the beta,the installation instructions seem easy enough.I have a couple of questions though.
1.Would it not be a bad idea to create a partition if i plan on going back to using Windows XP?
2.Is there anything else I should be aware of doing before I Install the beta?"