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Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world!
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User ID: 772633
10/21/2009 7:51 PM
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Right now, it's October 22nd in some parts of the world, and Microsoft has begun releasing Windows 7 across the world at various launch parties and events. In New Zealand, Microsoft held events in Auckland and Wellington to promote the launch of Windows 7 by gathering a crowd and making a big Windows 7 logo with them.
Windows 7, is available worldwide today to the general public, whereas before now it has only been available to technet/msdn subscribers, as well as VLK owners and university students around the globe. Windows 7 had the largest beta testing process in the history of Windows release cycles, with well over 8 million copies of the public beta being downloaded in 3 months.
In May, Microsoft made the Release Candidate, Build "7100", available to the public through until August 20, stating that this version of Windows 7 would be free for "six months" if you continued to use the RC until it expired. This build had over 100 fixes and tweaks that Microsoft had provided thanks to testers feedback. On August 6, Microsoft made available the RTM code, Build "7600", of Windows 7 to Technet/MSDN users, and general availabilty on October 22 marks the final phase of Windows 7's release - after 3 years of development and testing, which was heavily user driven.
From today, Windows 7 will be available from retailers around the world, as well as online stores such as Amazon.
[link to www.neowin.net] |
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LouisWinthorpeIII 
Self apointed knowitall
User ID: 708377
10/21/2009 7:52 PM
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Crap and I had my MSDN copy for a long while now....
Oh well it's better then Vista, that's for sure...
"I don't know which was scarier...the speech...or the Congress cheering it. He evoked Lincoln. Whenever a President is going to get us into serious trouble...they always use Lincoln."
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 365611
10/21/2009 7:53 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I haven't even bought Windows 7, but it's already crashed. ;) :D |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 770071
10/21/2009 7:53 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Crap and I had my MSDN copy for a long while now....
Oh well it's better then Vista, that's for sure... Quoting: LouisWinthorpeIII
For sure. For sure. For sure. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 548111
10/21/2009 7:54 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
It's same shit as Vista with a new name, actually Vista isn't too bad now since SP2 but this is just Microsoft's attempt to boost sales. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 548111
10/21/2009 7:55 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
They've never recovered from the bad reputation associated with Vista, so tart it up a bit and change the name and you've got Windows 7. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 718510
10/21/2009 7:57 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Windows 7 is to Vista as XP was to ME.
The corrected and debugged version of what they SHOULD have issued in the first place, except they were so far behind schedule they rushed a POS to market just to get SOMETHING out there, and made themselves look like an even BIGGER bunch of incompetant losers than they did to begin with! |
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ZTE
Destroyer of Numbers
User ID: 779033
10/21/2009 7:58 PM
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I just bought Vista today for my Mac.
*Slayer of Trolls*
*Killer of Threads*
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 795340
10/21/2009 7:58 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
vista=windows 7
its the same shit |
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Here we go - media nonsense.
User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 8:13 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
They've never recovered from the bad reputation associated with Vista, so tart it up a bit and change the name and you've got Windows 7. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 548111
Many veneers and many facades later, Microsoft releases this trite.
Whether their motive bear intellectual honesty is suspect at best, especially with the relative ease vista has become the shadow operating system as Windows 7 has been brought to the foremost front to the minds of the consumers.
In my personal realm of goings on, upgrading your personal computer has become a yearly chore if you wish to utilize the continual pipeline of new feature sets from various software industries.
In times forgone, one would simply build, upgrade, or purchase a new computer every 3-5 years. Now, at such a time as this, vendors release incremental software features that at times require the end user to re-think his or hers computing desires if they wish to use dated or legacy hardware.
My viewpoint on the matter is rather dimmed. I am not pleased with the Microsoft's software releases. They, at best, are feeble attempts to appease the consumer populace, fleece vendors, and offer nearly unconquerable competition to small business.
In the end, this release is met with apathy by me. There far more dire matters that are require our full attention then the release of an operating system. Such as the destruction of civilization and coming of an established Globist Occult World Order. With the Master Craft wielder as its head.
*Shakes head* |
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Here we go - media nonsense.
User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 8:19 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 784441
10/21/2009 8:22 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Several points most of you miss...
~ Not the same shit as Vista
~ The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, easy and fast
~ Compatibility mode on driver install actually works!
~ and the best part... IT'S FREE!!!
Running my copy right now and the benchmarks and several other tests have proven it. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 795340
10/21/2009 8:23 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Several points most of you miss...
~ Not the same shit as Vista
~ The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, easy and fast
~ Compatibility mode on driver install actually works!
~ and the best part... IT'S FREE!!!
Running my copy right now and the benchmarks and several other tests have proven it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 784441
free in what world would that be? |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 796635
10/21/2009 8:24 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Fantastic OS. Unfortunately Microsoft had to release SOMETHING so they put out an pre-it-sorta-works-kinda-super-alpha copy of it as Vista. |
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Here we go - media nonsense.
User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 8:25 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Several points most of you miss...
~ Not the same shit as Vista
~ The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, easy and fast
~ Compatibility mode on driver install actually works!
~ and the best part... IT'S FREE!!!
Running my copy right now and the benchmarks and several other tests have proven it.
free in what world would that be? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 795340
The world of web pirates, no doubt. |
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Here we go - media nonsense.
User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 8:26 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Several points most of you miss...
~ Not the same shit as Vista
~ The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, easy and fast
~ Compatibility mode on driver install actually works!
~ and the best part... IT'S FREE!!!
Running my copy right now and the benchmarks and several other tests have proven it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 784441
Please elaborate further with sound conjecture. Speak your mind. I would very much enjoy reading your thoughts on the matter. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 750269
10/21/2009 8:28 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
you can get OEM win7 pro for 149.99 which is half the cost of retail. It's the same thing, they say its tied to your motherboard..but its easy to fix if you change boards or whatever..just call them up and say you need a new key..they dont ask questions..do it all the time with xp and vista machines. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 790049
10/21/2009 8:28 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
vista=windows 7
its the same shit Quoting: Anonymous Coward 795340
Exactly!! I am sick of the Windows 7 is better tards - it's just Vista.
My Vista is flawless, never crashes on both a laptop AND desktop.
Sounds like the haters just don't know much about PCs, Operating Systems and hardware configuration... |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 632087
10/21/2009 8:41 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
not interested. thank you. |
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Here we go - media nonsense.
User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 8:52 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
not interested. thank you. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 632087
Nor am I.
It is still a media related event through which many will devout their time. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 140058
10/21/2009 9:05 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
who uses xp still? I do |
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User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 9:13 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
who uses xp still? I do Quoting: Anonymous Coward 140058
As do I. It functions well for me. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 483691
10/21/2009 9:13 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 786278
10/21/2009 9:20 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I think I will wait for Windows 8, it is supposed to be 100 times better than 7 and will be released in 2012. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 744635
10/21/2009 9:21 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I've been forced to run Win 7 at work for almost a year. It is crap. More BSOD than I've seen since Windows 95. I happily run XP and Snow Leopard at home. There is no compelling killer app reason to upgrade to Win 7.
If you choose to accept their upgrade, create a new partition for Win 7 and keep whatever you're currently running on a separate partition. You'll be glad you did. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 744635
10/21/2009 9:24 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Several points most of you miss...
~ Not the same shit as Vista
~ The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, easy and fast
~ Compatibility mode on driver install actually works!
~ and the best part... IT'S FREE!!!
Running my copy right now and the benchmarks and several other tests have proven it.
free in what world would that be?
The world of web pirates, no doubt. Quoting: Here we go - media nonsense. 772633
He's probably talking about this:
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How to receive your Windows 7 upgrade
If you bought a qualifying PC
The upgrade fulfillment method may vary by PC manufacturer. When you buy a qualifying PC from a PC manufacturer that has chosen to participate in the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, you'll generally need to fill in a form and follow a few steps to order your upgrade copy of Windows 7. Look for a form with redemption details in the packaging that came with your PC. If you bought a qualifying PC and can't find out how to get the upgrade, please check on the PC manufacturer's web site.
"
[link to www.microsoft.com]
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User ID: 772633 (OP)
10/21/2009 9:27 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I've been forced to run Win 7 at work for almost a year. It is crap. More BSOD than I've seen since Windows 95. I happily run XP and Snow Leopard at home. There is no compelling killer app reason to upgrade to Win 7.
If you choose to accept their upgrade, create a new partition for Win 7 and keep whatever you're currently running on a separate partition. You'll be glad you did. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 744635
Which increases my legitimacy regarding my prior remarks about the contention of Windows 7's operability. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 779648
10/21/2009 9:28 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I've been forced to run Win 7 at work for almost a year. It is crap. More BSOD than I've seen since Windows 95. I happily run XP and Snow Leopard at home. There is no compelling killer app reason to upgrade to Win 7.
If you choose to accept their upgrade, create a new partition for Win 7 and keep whatever you're currently running on a separate partition. You'll be glad you did. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 744635
How can you have been running it for a year when it hasnt been released yet until Oct. 22 2009? |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 799626
10/21/2009 9:31 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Have you noticed they run a lot of ads for it during 9-11
shows? The little girl saying 7, 7, 7, 7.
In your face!!  |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 467640
10/21/2009 9:31 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
Undoubtedly MS have done a lot to make this a good release of O/S.
I still however cannot see a need to upgrade from XP. XP with Office 2007 does everything I need. I have looked over the features a few times over the last 12 months, and I still don't see a compelling need to upgrade. For me, if it aint broke don't fix it.
It aint broke, and it's doing just fine on XP. Windows 7 has bells and whistles, but I don't really feel like paying a few hundred bucks to just go wow every now and then at something cute. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 770865
10/21/2009 9:33 PM | | Re: Windows 7 begins to release to the public across the world! | Quote |
I run Ubuntu...much better OS |
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