Windows 7 release coming soon?:)
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Oh boy! I just can't wait!... :roll:
Forgive me for not being too excited.
Two reasons:
1) Price
2) Vista was crap and this will proabbly be in the same bracket.
XP forever! :lol:
Forgive me for not being too excited.
Two reasons:
1) Price
2) Vista was crap and this will proabbly be in the same bracket.
XP forever! :lol:
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Now it’s official – Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 GA and RTM dates announced
“TAIPEI, Taiwan — June 2, 2009 — Microsoft is so confident with the progress made with the development of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 that it will deliver Release to Manufacturing (RTM) code to partners for both products in the second half of July. Both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available to the public on Oct. 22, 2009.”
Another bid to create a useful class of consumer devices is Fugoo (shown at right). The Fugoo platform uses a version of Windows in conjunction with widely available Web “widgets,” which publish everything from the time and weather to currency exchange rates and horoscopes.
Fugoo’s prototype devices integrate that software functionality into home appliances to create dynamic displays in clocks, picture frames and even coffee makers.
At Computex, Fugoo is announcing that its first commercially available product, a digital picture frame launched in partnership with Pandigital in the U.S., will be available on the market this summer.
The frame is Web-enabled and can download photos from social networks or online photo services. It also allows users to download photos directly from a PC or digital camera.
See the full details of the press release at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Jun09/06-02SteveGuggenheimer.mspx.
“TAIPEI, Taiwan — June 2, 2009 — Microsoft is so confident with the progress made with the development of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 that it will deliver Release to Manufacturing (RTM) code to partners for both products in the second half of July. Both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available to the public on Oct. 22, 2009.”
Another bid to create a useful class of consumer devices is Fugoo (shown at right). The Fugoo platform uses a version of Windows in conjunction with widely available Web “widgets,” which publish everything from the time and weather to currency exchange rates and horoscopes.
Fugoo’s prototype devices integrate that software functionality into home appliances to create dynamic displays in clocks, picture frames and even coffee makers.
At Computex, Fugoo is announcing that its first commercially available product, a digital picture frame launched in partnership with Pandigital in the U.S., will be available on the market this summer.
The frame is Web-enabled and can download photos from social networks or online photo services. It also allows users to download photos directly from a PC or digital camera.
See the full details of the press release at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Jun09/06-02SteveGuggenheimer.mspx.
rabidjade
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Sounds like you never used or tried it.
lgentle
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Agreed.
Since loading Windows 7 build 6xxx on my OLD GX260, I'm actually ready to be a early adopter of it. The current PC I use everyday is more than ready. Just need to get another gig of RAM.
I just updated my wife's Vista laptop with SP2 last night. Friggin' thing was still at Stage 1 of 3 98% at 11:20PM!! I started the upgrade at 9:20PM!!!!!!! I don't know what time it got done.
AND THE UPGRADE IS ONLY 356 MB!!!!!!!! AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!
I sure hope Microsoft fixed that with Windows 7. Well, from what I've seen of Windows 7, if that's the only drawback, I can live with it. Just do upgrades at night (and hope nothing goes south :wink
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will there be a upgrade from vista to windows 7? or will I have to buy the full windows 7 and start all over? I know this windos vista has to go. When I first got this computer it was ok and then I did updates and it has not been right since.
Counting Down to Windows 7 Free Upgrades
Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program Begins June 26th
Stuart J Johnston
In a move aimed at keeping sales of PCs moving while users wait for Windows 7, Microsoft is about to begin a sales promotion that lets people who buy PCs pre-installed with Windows Vista — between June 26 and October 22 when Windows 7 ships — to get a free or discounted upgrade to Windows 7 when it ships in late October.
Don't grab the credit card and head for the local computer store just yet, though. That deal doesn't kick in for another ten days.
Microsoft's "Tech Guarantee" program is officially named the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program (UOP), and it's optional for PC OEMs and retailers to participate in.
"This program enables participating retailers and OEMs to offer a special deal to upgrade to Windows 7 for customers purchasing a qualifying PC," Microsoft Windows 7 team blogger Brandon LeBlanc said in a posting earlier this month, though he gave no details.
The company has had tech guarantee programs for previous Windows launches, notably prior to the launch of Windows Vista — which ultimately ended up with Microsoft fighting a deceptive sales practices lawsuit that is still working its way through the courts.
Windows 7 is currently slated to hit store shelves on October 22. Meanwhile, Windows 7 is nearly finished with its final test cycle — called "Release Candidate" or RC testing — and from there on will go through minor last minute bug fixes before the final code is "Released to Manufacturing" or RTM.
The question is what to do to keep consumers interested in the PC market while they wait for Windows 7 to ship.
Under the Windows 7 UOP, customers who purchase a new PC with Windows Vista pre-installed will be eligible to receive an upgrade to Windows 7 when it's available for free or for a discount off the retail price of Windows 7.
Pricing has not been announced yet for Windows 7's multiple editions, though an announcement regarding costs is expected shortly as well.
Will Consumers Bite?
One of the open questions regarding UOP promotions is 'do they work?' A quick survey of analysts and resellers found a mixed reaction.
"I don't think there will be much uptake," Richard Shim, research manager for the PC team at IDC, told InternetNews.com. However, much of that, in Shim's opinion, is due to the slow economy. Regardless, both Shim and other analysts see the program as necessary.
"It does keep [consumers] from postponing that purchase," said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD Techworld. "The reason that everybody does it is for a security blanket," he added.
Many families are about to confront the need to get new computers in time for the start of the school year, while Windows 7 availability is well into the school year, one analyst said.
"It'll make a difference particularly during the back-to-school buying cycle [in August and September]," Rob Enderle, principal analyst at The Enderle Group, told InternetNews.com.
In fact, some resellers believe the UOP will even help their business. Take, for example, hardware and software reseller Wasatch Software.
"It's necessary … It's huge for us to be able to tell our customers, You don't have to wait [because] this PC is Windows 7 ready," Spencer Ferguson, president of Wasatch, told InternetNews.com.
A spokesperson for HP confirmed that the company will "be happy" to participate in the UOP, although the spokesperson declined to provide details due to confidentiality agreements with Microsoft. Dell did not return a call for comment by publication time.
Initial third-party reports of the Windows 7 Tech Guarantee or UOP said that the upgrades will run until January 31, 2010.
A Microsoft spokesperson could not comment on dates for the beginning and end of the UOP, or give specifics of the program, partly because much of how the UOP is implemented — such as free or just discounted — is up to the vendors, since they're footing the bill.
News courtesy of internetnews.com
June 17, 2009
Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program Begins June 26th
Stuart J Johnston
In a move aimed at keeping sales of PCs moving while users wait for Windows 7, Microsoft is about to begin a sales promotion that lets people who buy PCs pre-installed with Windows Vista — between June 26 and October 22 when Windows 7 ships — to get a free or discounted upgrade to Windows 7 when it ships in late October.
Don't grab the credit card and head for the local computer store just yet, though. That deal doesn't kick in for another ten days.
Microsoft's "Tech Guarantee" program is officially named the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program (UOP), and it's optional for PC OEMs and retailers to participate in.
"This program enables participating retailers and OEMs to offer a special deal to upgrade to Windows 7 for customers purchasing a qualifying PC," Microsoft Windows 7 team blogger Brandon LeBlanc said in a posting earlier this month, though he gave no details.
The company has had tech guarantee programs for previous Windows launches, notably prior to the launch of Windows Vista — which ultimately ended up with Microsoft fighting a deceptive sales practices lawsuit that is still working its way through the courts.
Windows 7 is currently slated to hit store shelves on October 22. Meanwhile, Windows 7 is nearly finished with its final test cycle — called "Release Candidate" or RC testing — and from there on will go through minor last minute bug fixes before the final code is "Released to Manufacturing" or RTM.
The question is what to do to keep consumers interested in the PC market while they wait for Windows 7 to ship.
Under the Windows 7 UOP, customers who purchase a new PC with Windows Vista pre-installed will be eligible to receive an upgrade to Windows 7 when it's available for free or for a discount off the retail price of Windows 7.
Pricing has not been announced yet for Windows 7's multiple editions, though an announcement regarding costs is expected shortly as well.
Will Consumers Bite?
One of the open questions regarding UOP promotions is 'do they work?' A quick survey of analysts and resellers found a mixed reaction.
"I don't think there will be much uptake," Richard Shim, research manager for the PC team at IDC, told InternetNews.com. However, much of that, in Shim's opinion, is due to the slow economy. Regardless, both Shim and other analysts see the program as necessary.
"It does keep [consumers] from postponing that purchase," said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD Techworld. "The reason that everybody does it is for a security blanket," he added.
Many families are about to confront the need to get new computers in time for the start of the school year, while Windows 7 availability is well into the school year, one analyst said.
"It'll make a difference particularly during the back-to-school buying cycle [in August and September]," Rob Enderle, principal analyst at The Enderle Group, told InternetNews.com.
In fact, some resellers believe the UOP will even help their business. Take, for example, hardware and software reseller Wasatch Software.
"It's necessary … It's huge for us to be able to tell our customers, You don't have to wait [because] this PC is Windows 7 ready," Spencer Ferguson, president of Wasatch, told InternetNews.com.
A spokesperson for HP confirmed that the company will "be happy" to participate in the UOP, although the spokesperson declined to provide details due to confidentiality agreements with Microsoft. Dell did not return a call for comment by publication time.
Initial third-party reports of the Windows 7 Tech Guarantee or UOP said that the upgrades will run until January 31, 2010.
A Microsoft spokesperson could not comment on dates for the beginning and end of the UOP, or give specifics of the program, partly because much of how the UOP is implemented — such as free or just discounted — is up to the vendors, since they're footing the bill.
News courtesy of internetnews.com
June 17, 2009
I've got a laptop with XP and a couple of desktops with XP. It would cost more then I want to spend to upgrade them. So, i'm just going to stick with XP......
Warren
Well I got a new PC back in April & have vista 32.. its not as bad as I once thought it was , getting used to it was pretty much straightforward & easy enough for me. No big problems with it so far. I fact even with the $50.00 upgrade special , I passed on that also. may regret later but oh well lol
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The RTM is out to hardware menufactures now. TechNet subscribers should be able to get it starting August 6th. I suspect I'll have issues getting it then since everyone else will be trying to get it too. The public release will be some where around Oct.
I'm running the 64bit RC build 7100 on a spare PC with a 3GHz P4 w/ HT and 4GB RAM and it runs very well.
For those of you that are talking bad about it, you need to use it first. I've been at a class using it for an entire week, and I love it. It might look like Vista but it behaves totally better. They fixed a bunch of issues with that were/are in Vista like the UAC and BitLocker. Also, if you buy Windows 7, you get a free VirtualPC version with Windows XP SP3 for any applications that may not run in Windows 7.
I'm running the 64bit RC build 7100 on a spare PC with a 3GHz P4 w/ HT and 4GB RAM and it runs very well.
For those of you that are talking bad about it, you need to use it first. I've been at a class using it for an entire week, and I love it. It might look like Vista but it behaves totally better. They fixed a bunch of issues with that were/are in Vista like the UAC and BitLocker. Also, if you buy Windows 7, you get a free VirtualPC version with Windows XP SP3 for any applications that may not run in Windows 7.
Agreed. I greatly dislike Vista have installed it mabey twice. Each time it was more trouble than it was worth.
But, I am a technet subscriber, so I downloaded and installed "en_windows_7_ultimate_rc_x86_dvd_349010.iso" and was *very impressed*.
Not sure if they are close to you and if your work would pay for the class, but I took a Pilot class (we got a steep discount and were only asked to submit corrections and suggestions for the final class) at Learning Tree, Course 2400. I know some of their classes aren't the greatest but there are some that are great and this was one. If you can, take the class.
lgentle
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Completely agree also!
Just loaded the 32-bit RC on my newer PC (Core Duo 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, nVidia 9500GT 512MB, 1TB HDD) and it runs PHENOMINAL!! The only thing that doesn't have drivers yet for my MOBO is the Intel IME stuff (who cares though).
Can't believe how well it runs compared to Vista. Guess MS learned a lesson yet again. Although, I guess there has to be those "learning OS's" (thinking ME?) when everything is completely redone.
Counting down to October. I've not been this excited about a MS OS since XP, when I Beta'ed it.
Just loaded the 32-bit RC on my newer PC (Core Duo 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, nVidia 9500GT 512MB, 1TB HDD) and it runs PHENOMINAL!! The only thing that doesn't have drivers yet for my MOBO is the Intel IME stuff (who cares though).
Can't believe how well it runs compared to Vista. Guess MS learned a lesson yet again. Although, I guess there has to be those "learning OS's" (thinking ME?) when everything is completely redone.
Counting down to October. I've not been this excited about a MS OS since XP, when I Beta'ed it.
Try the Vista drivers. You may need to set the installer it Vista compatibility mode, but they work. My only issue with 64bit driver for the video card I have in the PC running it now. I might just get a brand new ATI Radeon HD 4350 low profile card for $30 and be done with searching for a driver.
RTM is out for TechNet
Downloading it now...
Downloading it now...
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Rock on!! Thanks for posting, I haven't been on TechNet this week to check on the status yet.
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