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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by satriales » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:33 am

I just tried to download Win7 from the MSDN thingy but it looks like they aren't giving it away anymore. :(

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Steve » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:39 am

satriales wrote:I just tried to download Win7 from the MSDN thingy but it looks like they aren't giving it away anymore. :(


You missed the boat!

Torrent it! Or just buy it, it's not like you are going to be short-changed.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by satriales » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:43 am

I'm not that fussed about it really, I was only going to get it because it was a free legitimate copy. I'll just stick with Vista for now.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Mafro » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:43 pm

Currentlyt runbning the 64-bit RC.

I love it.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Glowy69 » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:20 pm

I'll be getting the premium edition. Free of charge of course. 8-)

And no not pirated.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by blackoutHERO » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:28 pm

I'll buy that student thing for £30 when I have the money.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Neph » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:52 pm

Currently running 64bit RC and loving it, especially loving XP mode being able to run old games vista doesn't allow.

Far better OS than Vista

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Knoyleo » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:55 pm

Mafro wrote:Currentlyt runbning the 64-bit RC.

I love it.

It seems to be having some compatibility issues with your keyboard.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by tomvek » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:59 pm

I've been using XP since it came out so I decided to pre-order this back when it was up for the introductory price after skipping Vista completely. Looking forward to it now.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Stig » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:19 pm

satriales wrote:I just tried to download Win7 from the MSDN thingy but it looks like they aren't giving it away anymore. :(


Ermmm, it's still on my MSDN. They never take stuff off that.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Garth » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:46 pm

I am interested but I'll wait until I get a new PC


This.

I'm due an upgrade (my PC is 7 now, using XP), but it's still running smoothly so I'm in no real rush.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by satriales » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:16 pm

Stig wrote:
satriales wrote:I just tried to download Win7 from the MSDN thingy but it looks like they aren't giving it away anymore. :(


Ermmm, it's still on my MSDN. They never take stuff off that.

I can see it on there but when I try to download it I just get the error message "Inventory not available". From a quick search on google it apparently means that all the keys have gone, but they might put some more up in the future.

Anyway, I don't think I can be bothered with the hassle of backing everything up, so I'll stick with Vista for now.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Stig » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:41 pm

Damn I hope not, I'm going to need the 32 bit version... for my EEE PC.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by SEP » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:41 pm

Stig wrote:Damn I hope not, I'm going to need the 32 bit version... for my EEE PC.


There's always ways and means of obtaining it.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by jamcc » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:45 pm

Total noob question, but what's the best deal on this.

I see students can get it for cheap and I know a fair few students, so could I get them to buy it for me? :shifty:

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Stig » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:48 pm

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Stig wrote:Damn I hope not, I'm going to need the 32 bit version... for my EEE PC.


There's always ways and means of obtaining it.


Meh I wasn't going to do it until I had upgraded my EEE PCs hard drive at Christmas. I'm sure it will be available again by then.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Steve » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:33 am

Good article from TR today:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/software/ ... -s-New-/p1

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Balloon Sod » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:13 pm

I've been running Windows 7 for around 24 hours and it's so damn good. The taskbar makes so much more sense.

And, shock horror, installing usb devices isn't half as hit and miss. I put a wireless dongle in the usb port, and it took literally 2 seconds to be ready.

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Pez » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:44 pm

Just cancelled my PC World order for Home Premium for £45 and have now pre ordered Professional for £30 with my student email!

Can't wait! :D

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PostRe: Windows 7 - launches 22/10/2009
by Balloon Sod » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:46 pm

I've just downloaded a lovely New York theme. Just need to make a nice 8-bit Mario, Megaman, Zelda etc. one now and I'll be happy.

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