Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Not for me, but for you gluttons for punishment...
1 posted on 01/14/2009 2:24:28 PM PST by martin_fierro
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021 next last
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; ShadowAce; Swordmaker

Ping


2 posted on 01/14/2009 2:25:22 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

From what I’ve heard, Windows 7 is supposed to be a whole new ballgame compared to Vista.

For a beta, its pretty solid.


3 posted on 01/14/2009 2:25:47 PM PST by benjibrowder (Looking forward to kicking Obama out of office in 2012.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Anyone know if it will run 16-bit software? Vista 64 will not. Vista Home and others work fine.


4 posted on 01/14/2009 2:26:13 PM PST by Frantzie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

They seem to be running from Vista as fast as they can.

The big question is, will “Windows 7” be any better? Could it possibly be worse?


5 posted on 01/14/2009 2:26:47 PM PST by KoRn
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Windoz Beta? BaaaWwwwwwHAAAAAAA. L0z3rs.


6 posted on 01/14/2009 2:27:06 PM PST by Paladin2 (No, pundits strongly believe that the proper solution is more dilution.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Vista? Oh, Mojave!, no....now Windows 7? I’m still using XP, am I a heretic?


7 posted on 01/14/2009 2:27:50 PM PST by Gaffer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro
I am going to try and install in on my MacBook via Parallel.
8 posted on 01/14/2009 2:28:00 PM PST by devane617 (...And to the Republic For Which It Stood...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Should I run my foot into a wood chipper, or download Windoze 7 Beta ... such a tough decision, I think I’ll just do nothing for now.


9 posted on 01/14/2009 2:28:25 PM PST by Babu
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Is it beta 1?


10 posted on 01/14/2009 2:28:58 PM PST by Positive (Nothing is sadder than to see a beautiful theory murdered by a gang of brutal facts.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro
Windows 7 Beta Free Down Crapload...

sorry

11 posted on 01/14/2009 2:30:25 PM PST by Cyber Ninja (His legacy is a stain OnTheDress)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

No upgrade path from XP - fuggetaboudit.

If the box says “Windows XP or better - Install Linux.”


12 posted on 01/14/2009 2:33:08 PM PST by xcamel (The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - H. L. Mencken)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro
I just ran the install on a Dell D630 Business Laptop. Std Graphics, 2GB, and a 2.20Ghz dual core processor. Install was very fast, less than 30 Minutes start to finish, including a drive reformat. Looks pretty good so far, I haven't tried to break it yet.

Tomorrow I'll load Firefox and anything else I can think of.

13 posted on 01/14/2009 2:33:35 PM PST by The Chid
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro
Note: The minimum requirements for running Windows 7 are a PC with a 1 Ghz Processor, 1GB of RAM, 16 GB of disk space, 128MB of video memory and support for DX9 graphics.

They forgot "Patience of a Saint".

16 posted on 01/14/2009 2:39:46 PM PST by TheWasteLand
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Already got it..

Running it now,BUT, there are no NVIDIA drivers for any card less than a GeForce 7....

I’m running a GeForce MX 4000 and only the ‘generic’ drivers will work.

Just a ‘heads up’.


17 posted on 01/14/2009 2:41:10 PM PST by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro


18 posted on 01/14/2009 2:41:47 PM PST by library user (Rod Blagojevich should have been TIME MAGAZINE'S "Person of the Year.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

can this be run off a thumb drive?


23 posted on 01/14/2009 3:00:39 PM PST by guitarplayer1953 (Psalm 83:1-8 is on the horizon.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: All
I downloaded it to try it out.
Seems like vista to me.
(but I haven't explored it very much yet)

I'd appreciate a heads-up if anyone comes up with a patch/fix for the lightscribe problem.
(won't install)
36 posted on 01/14/2009 3:56:53 PM PST by novemberslady
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

38 posted on 01/14/2009 4:00:39 PM PST by steve-b (Intelligent design is to evolutionary biology what socialism is to free-market economics.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

Some of us downloaded and installed it this past weekend. I can dual boot Vista or Windows 7 now. I’m quite impressed with it so far. Why I’m even typing this reply from Windows 7.

I wouldn’t try to upgrade an old computer with Windows 7. XP is a fine operating system if you already have it.

The Windows haters have their own agenda. Take anything they say with a grain of salt.


39 posted on 01/14/2009 4:05:30 PM PST by McGruff
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: martin_fierro

43 posted on 01/14/2009 4:59:56 PM PST by LongElegantLegs (Deplore the profligate scattering of corpses!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021 next last

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson