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1 posted on 04/24/2009 6:57:39 PM PDT by JoeProBono
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I already don’t like it, don’t even need to see it! Every time I try the latest update I regret it!


2 posted on 04/24/2009 7:02:12 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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Considering how rough Vista was, and since 7 is essentially the non-beta Vista, it ought to be released as a service pack with a giant “We’re very sorry” attached to it.

Instead, it looks like we’re going to have to buy this one too.


5 posted on 04/24/2009 7:06:48 PM PDT by TheZMan ("I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.")
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Windows 7 is like Vista, only they took out all the suck and replaced it with awesome.

More literally, its less annoying, and doesn’t eat RAM for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight snack.

Gets huge ++’s in my book. I can finally dump XP.


6 posted on 04/24/2009 7:07:28 PM PDT by Crazieman (Feb 7, 2008 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966675/posts?page=28#28)
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I'm a big-time Windows 7 fan and have been using the beta version since New Years.

I'm perfectly content as of now, but will download, jump through the hoops and install the Windows 7 RC next week anyway. It means probably having to reinstall all my other applications and stuff, but what the heck.

I really think Microsoft has a winner here. I haven't looked back since upgrading from Vista to Windows 7.

Still can't figure out this "Libraries" business though...

I think most people who give it a try will quickly become big fans as well.

Well, except for you Linux people...

with your open-toe sandles...

and Argyle socks...

10 posted on 04/24/2009 7:08:52 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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I've played with the public beta of Windows 7 and frankly, if Microsoft keeps its promises for this OS, it will be a HUGE hit.

Unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 has far better performance optimization, so good that it can even run reasonably fast on netbook computers with 1 GB of RAM, Intel Atom CPU, and 160 GB hard drive. I can imagine what Windows 7 would be like on a machine with a real Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, or Core i7 CPUs....

33 posted on 04/24/2009 7:38:03 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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I have only one question. OK, two questions...

1. Does it have the dreaded DRM overhead which cancels the speed benefits of new hardware?
2. Does it require Microshaft's permission to upgrade my hardware or replace failed components?

If either of those is present, they have wasted a lot of money, time and effort.

I will never buy and/or use VISTA or a VISTA work-alike in my entire life.

Period.

51 posted on 04/25/2009 2:01:43 AM PDT by Publius6961 (Change is not a plan; Hope is not a strategy.)
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When I got my Vista OS, I threw away the software and kept the box. The box is nice and shiny and I keep my odds and ends in there, like USB drives and other things.


52 posted on 04/25/2009 3:52:10 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (I am 23 days from outliving Andre the Giant)
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Anybody been able to download Windows 7 RC yet? I can't find a legal link for it as of today. I guess it will be available to the general public on May 5th.
56 posted on 05/02/2009 7:46:19 AM PDT by McGruff (When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve)
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