January 16, 2009 4:17 PM PST
First Look video: Windows 7 beta
The beta of Windows 7 shows off Microsoft's most innovative operating system in years. Everything from the look to the guts has been overhauled. A completely revamped taskbar changes the way you'll interact with your programs for the better, and nobody will be complaining about the faster boot time, the faster program launch time, and the improved resource management.
In this First Look video, I'll give you a quick overview of what Windows 7 beta can do and how to use it. The only problem? Having to wait until summer for the official release.
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Think of it as 'Vista', being just that, a 'vista': "A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening", and Windows 7 is actually reaching what was seen in that 'Vista'.
Plus it would do some much needed good for Microsofts PR.
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I'm seriously thinking about transferring to Windows 7 beta, obviously I am planning to have a backup of all my important data, but I was wondering can somebody tell me is there any issues with drivers and games in this beta version?
Thanks.
Been using Windows 7 myselfand have actually seen VAST improvement in game response. One game I have, which runs too slow to play on my laptop on XP, runs far better on 7. I can even turn alot of graphics options up.
Cheers
Peter
Of course, if anyone wants to create a duplicate image of their vista partition and install win7 to see how well upgrading works (is it more resistant the upgrade cruft hell that windows experiences), by all means have fun.
And I'm not saying I wouldn't mind getting 7 for free, there's just no reason that it should be given away for free.
2) MS committed blunders with vista. they released a product that really wasn't ready and they haven't entirely fixed it. Win 7 is supposed to be that fix. If they want to impress their customers, they had better release it as a free upgrade to vista. If they have the hubris not to do this because of their size, well, then they are going to lose a lot of consumer confidence. MS should probably just cancel vista sp2 and issue win 7 in place of it for vista users. It's cheaper and it will give them a huge return in positive image.
*Number one, MICROSOFT IS TOO CHEAP AND WOULD NEVER HAVE OFFERED WINDOWS 7 FREE.
*Number two, Windows Vista sucked. I can say it all by telling you that it was just a windows XP with fancy change of look.
Soo...I think tha W7 should be free, but for all of u, KEEP DREAMING. this will be in like 15 years when it becomes history
Why not selling the upgrade (from vista) and new windows 7 package with the same price label? It's a small favour for vista users who want a new windows on their desktop
I upgraded my OS from XPSP2 to Windows 7. The RAM is just 512 MB. But it works awesome. One significant matter that I noticed is the speed.
a. boots quickly
b. opens programs faster.
c. ie8 works faster than ie7 and mozilla
d. any third party software installation, the process is quick when cpmparing with xp and vista.
e. accepts vista native drivers for 3rd party devices and other basic devices,
f. look is awesome.
I am happy with this and looking for the original release.
Most people will rather stick to Windows XP for another 4 years than buying a new computer. Heck, Windows XP isn't bad at all either.
So either Microsoft should produce a fourth Service Pack for Windows XP to keep the older computer users protected and supported, or they should release a version of Windows 7 which is cheap and runs on older system specifications, such as 256MB RAM and a 2.66GHz Pentium 4 processor.
It would probably be better if win 7 were modular enough to operate on a p4 with 512mb, with similar performance to xp and minimal aero features. Believe me, it can be done, just look at what MacOS and linux do with older machines. MS assumed for too long that moore's law == higher clock speed, which is no longer true (only double transistor density, and it's a trend, not a law). MS is finally starting to wise up to that, which is indicated by their attempts to develop a minwin environment (not in win7).
~Also, I would bet that if you upgraded ur ram, it would run fine for everyday tasks.
Had no problems running Vista 64bit and 32bit on both my Quad and dual core computers.
I run art program's like bryce and artweaver and I am a heavy gamer and haven't seen any real gain or loss of power.
I would switch just on the fact that I like the new way the task bar works and Areo in general under Windows 7.
Because u do not have to install drivers for most of hardware it will detect auto & install drivers for same.
so u no need to find driver cds for printer,scanner, or else.
- by Peter Davies January 19, 2009 2:37 AM PST
- Hi, Thanks for all your advice about installing windows beta7
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