Windows 7: Should I or shouldn't I?

[RagnorakTres]

Okay, so I've been hearing wonderful things about the new Windows 7 beta, and I'm considering giving it a try. Right now I'm running Ubuntu Intrepid, and there are all kinds of problems (that may or may not be related to me running Intrepid). The most common is when I close Firefox, it will occasionally make me do a force quit and then will not start again unless I reboot. This usually happens after it won't play any sound from videos or radio sites.

Anyway, my question is this. Is Windows 7 all it's cracked up to be? Should I at least give it a try?

 

[Melancholy_Ocelot]

I'm experimenting with it on a VMserver at work.

It's basically the same setup as Windows Vista, except it manages your memory much more efficiently.

Ubuntu has a lot more promise if you really get into it. I had a dual boot with Ubuntu running the beyrl (sp?) app and LOVED it. I ended up losing my HDD though

I'd say give it a try in a virtual or dual boot environment if you can. That way you don't lose your primary OS.

 

[Tili]

It's said to be as fast(performence-wise) as XP. Thats the thing that counts for me.

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

I'm loving it at the moment. It's what Vista should've been, definately worth a try.

It's said to be as fast(performence-wise) as XP. Thats the thing that counts for me.

It is.

 

[Glerken]

I'm using it, it's pretty good.

 

[Bahbus]

I use it every day on my main computer. It runs well on newer and older hardware. I love it.

 

[Oranga]

I am loving it atm. I use windows explorer 7 on my main laptop. Does the job well.

 

[Bored Tomatoe]

I'm thinking of trying this, but how would I keep all my stuff that is on vista the same? Also, what happens when the beta ends? If I install this will I lose my vista OS?

 

[markstit]

Can you still get the beta and if so, we should put in on the hard drive i took out the the direct TV box.

Okay, so I've been hearing wonderful things about the new Windows 7 beta, and I'm considering giving it a try. Right now I'm running Ubuntu Intrepid, and there are all kinds of problems (that may or may not be related to me running Intrepid). The most common is when I close Firefox, it will occasionally make me do a force quit and then will not start again unless I reboot. This usually happens after it won't play any sound from videos or radio sites.

Anyway, my question is this. Is Windows 7 all it's cracked up to be? Should I at least give it a try?

 

[AndyFromMonday]

Yep, get it. Vista but way better.

 

[Cortheya]

It's said to be as fast(performence-wise) as XP. Thats the thing that counts for me.

I run it and its actually faster and there are a lot of new features even ones vista didn't have

 

[RagnorakTres]

Can you still get the beta and if so, we should put in on the hard drive i took out the the direct TV box.

I don't know if you can still get the beta, but I'm working under the assumption that, even if we can't get it, I'll buy it when it comes out.

 

[Bahbus]

The beta was closed. But, supposedly in May is when the RC is gunna drop. I suggest that if you are unsure about buying Windows 7 when it comes out, that you do NOT do an upgrade of your current Vista system. Instead you should create a separate partition and install the Windows 7 (beta or RC) on that. If possible, you ALWAYS want to do a clean install of an OS.