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Bob · 05-30-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

is the classic start menu still missing? i will not upgrade from Vista if Microsoft forces me to use that POS new system that they introduced in XP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feature...from_Windows_7

No classic Start Menu at all in Win7, unless someone manages to hack it back in.

kukkudo · 05-30-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ricosuave

Im running 7100 - is it worthwhile to upgrade to 7127 or 7137?

I would if your going from 7100 there are bug fixes in 7127. if your going from 7127 to 7137 there isnt much of a difference.

kukkudo · 05-31-2009, 01:52 PM

Win7 RTM 7200 should be leaked June 12 to 15

OilKiller · 05-31-2009, 04:26 PM

Just downloaded and installed the RC. 7100 I guess it is. Meh, it's OK, but I'm not quite sure what all the hype is about. I actually think I preferred Vista believe it or not.

The system tray icons are pretty boring (the system ones), the white, almost glow, to the open tasks on the taskbar I find quite annoying and distracting and gadgets don't seem to work quite as well, they sometimes overlap each other and the placement seems off to me.

kukkudo · 06-03-2009, 05:38 PM

Build 7201 has leaked X86 & X64

OilKiller · 06-03-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kukkudo

Build 7201 has leaked X86 & X64

Differences?

Leaked where?

photon · 06-03-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OilKiller

Differences?

Leaked where?

Differences will be bug fixes and tweaks, I think I remember reading that the feature set has been locked. But I haven't seen anything yet about what the differences are.

As for where, not to be discussed here.

OilKiller · 06-03-2009, 10:39 PM

Well, I figured as much. I was just curious if there was anything that stood out in the version, as to changes.

As to where, already found it, downloading...

kukkudo · 06-09-2009, 01:11 PM

7227 has leaked x86 and x64, 7230 will be leaking tonight.

Barnes · 06-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Looks like it will be released at the end of June (leaked by Best Buy) for $50 dollars for the upgrade.

OBCT · 06-09-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

Looks like it will be released at the end of June (leaked by Best Buy) for $50 dollars for the upgrade.

Seriously? Just $50 to upgrade from any previous version of Windows to the full version of 7?

Any difference for the 64-bit version? Any word on editions yet? (ie. any equivalence to "Home Basic" ... "Home Premium" ... "Business" ... "Ultimate")

I-Hate-Hulse · 06-09-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

Looks like it will be released at the end of June (leaked by Best Buy) for $50 dollars for the upgrade.

Though it doesn't hit the street till mid October according to that memo.

Sweet - I was worried that W7 was going to be more $ for an upgrade. Though I still think I shouldn't have to pay for Vista SP2...

Full memo is here:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/b...tails-windows/

photon · 06-09-2009, 02:29 PM

I'm sure that's for Windows 7 Home Premium, but even that's pretty decent. Though with Snow Leopard being $29, maybe they'll reduce the prices further.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/w...-has-come-to/2

Windows 7 Starter

Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
Missing Aero UI tweaks
Limited to 3 simultaneous applications

Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)

Only available in emerging markets
Missing Aero UI tweaks

Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)

Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
Includes Aero UI tweaks
Features multi-touch capabilities
Adds "premium" games
Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
Can create home network groups

Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)

Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
Includes all features of Premium
Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
Adds Mobility Center
Adds Presentation Mode

Windows 7 Enterprise

Available only in volume licenses
Includes all features of Professional
Adds Branch Cache
Adds Direct Access
Adds BitLocker

Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)

Limited OEM and retail availability
Includes all features of Enterprise

OilKiller · 06-09-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kukkudo

7227 has leaked x86 and x64, 7230 will be leaking tonight.

Yeah, got the wife's system and mine both on 64-bit 7201. Guess I'll be downloading ANOTHER 3 GB later...

After using it for a bit, I'm pretty sure this is Microsoft's best OS. I do like it and the speed is amazing.

OilKiller · 06-11-2009, 06:11 AM

No 7227 from what I can tell. Also, had to reload 7100 on the wife's system as 7201 seemed to keep locking on her. It's been fine on my system.

kukkudo · 06-11-2009, 03:13 PM

7229 x86 and x64 is out

OilKiller · 06-11-2009, 03:16 PM

7100 still locking up on my wife's computer. Not sure what else to do. Think I may have to toss her back to Vista.

kukkudo · 06-11-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OilKiller

7100 still locking up on my wife's computer. Not sure what else to do. Think I may have to toss her back to Vista.

try build 7229 its the last build before RTM

kukkudo · 06-11-2009, 07:23 PM

7231 has leaked, 2 builds in 1 day

OilKiller · 06-11-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kukkudo

try build 7229 its the last build before RTM

I'm actually back to 32-bit for her. Her system says it's capable of 64-bit, but I don't think so. We'll see what happens.

Sucks though because now I will have to buy 32-bit and 64-bit...