Windows 7.....(better than sliced bread)

[lafountain]

I have a copy of the RC version of 7, just have not gotten around to installing it on any of my computers yet to give it a try.

[lafountain]

Originally Posted by Hemlawk

I'm going to try the beta soon. I wonder how it will run on my laptop
2.0gb core2duo, 2gb ram...

Here are the system requirements for Windows 7 RC Version.


1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of RAM (32-bit)/2 GB of RAM (64-bit)
16 GB of available disk space (32-bit)/20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher driver

[CatiaJockey]

Will the boot loader do a triple boot? I tried out the beta version and really liked it, but instead of moving to the RC version I dual booted the new version of Ubuntu. If the boot loader will triple boot I might load up the RC.

[Xmicro_SS]

Mac OS X all the way, no security issues, no viruses, no problems......period. Not to mention better Hardware.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by diddiyo

still much worse than OS X.

It's easy to make substantial improvements on broken Windows.

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by irpq11

WTH are you guys talking about? I got no prob. with Vista.

You're just wierd then..

[UCF w00t]

Hey Mac boys. When you learn to step it up to the real world, let us know.

[hb-rocks]

Always got to be some trouble makers.
Please only post if you have something to contribute.
Sorry,
we start a Windows thread and the rif-raft has to show up and post large Rainbow Apples.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Probably not. The RC is free but will expire (stop working) in about a year so you'd have to go back to Vista or go to the final Win7 at that time. Doesn't sound like you have the want/need to do this

Good. I have 5 PCs and don't want ot hassle anyway.

Originally Posted by Supermans

You're just wierd then..

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by hb-rocks

Always got to be some trouble makers.
Please only post if you have something to contribute.
Sorry,
we start a Windows thread and the rif-raft has to show up and post large Rainbow Apples.

You know I'm just joking. Windows has definitely made strides recently. I haven't had much experience, however, finding Windows-based systems that use adequate hardware. The programing is probably fine. The big failure for the brand is that it is installed on inferior products. If the hardware were more centrally controlled by Microsoft, I think we'd see better Windows-based systems. Instead, we've got Dell, HP, and seemingly everyone else offering highly modern Windows operating systems with antiquated or otherwise inferior technology. If you have a high-tech* OS, then you should also have a high-tech computer.

*High-tech—technology that is new or superior to any alternative for a given function. High-tech does not necessarily denote high-function or high-feature. For example, two cars have car head units that push 50W to the speakers, have aux inputs, can take CDs, can read MP3s, and has separate treble and bass controls in addition to volume. One was made by JL while the other was made by Jensen. The JL unit is obvious built with superior components, making it high-tech. The Jensen unit is inferior because its technology is of inferior quality. In the case of my Apple-Microsoft discussion, Apple builds the Macintosh computer with superior components to what tends to be used on same-level Dell, HP, or most other Windows-based platforms. You could argue this, but you'd be wrong, as justified by the traditionally longer-lasting Macs.

[Xmicro_SS]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Hey Mac boys. When you learn to step it up to the real world, let us know.

Are you serious, WIndows is STILL trying to catch up, get real. Windows is more widely used because it is cheaper and used at the "OFFICE" ............BOOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!

I have been a MAC user since day 1. I am in Printing, we use nothing but.

Remember who sets the bench mark every year, not Windows.

I have yet to have a Virus, I never need to reboot, Never lock up, there is nothing like running through a rock solid Unix base. REAL PROGRAMMERS USE LINUS AND UNIX!

[hb-rocks]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

You know I'm just joking. Windows has definitely made strides recently. I haven't had much experience, however, finding Windows-based systems that use adequate hardware. The programing is probably fine. The big failure for the brand is that it is installed on inferior products. If the hardware were more centrally controlled by Microsoft, I think we'd see better Windows-based systems. Instead, we've got Dell, HP, and seemingly everyone else offering highly modern Windows operating systems with antiquated or otherwise inferior technology. If you have a high-tech* OS, then you should also have a high-tech computer.

*High-tech—technology that is new or superior to any alternative for a given function. High-tech does not necessarily denote high-function or high-feature. For example, two cars have car head units that push 50W to the speakers, have aux inputs, can take CDs, can read MP3s, and has separate treble and bass controls in addition to volume. One was made by JL while the other was made by Jensen. The JL unit is obvious built with superior components, making it high-tech. The Jensen unit is inferior because its technology is of inferior quality. In the case of my Apple-Microsoft discussion, Apple builds the Macintosh computer with superior components to what tends to be used on same-level Dell, HP, or most other Windows-based platforms. You could argue this, but you'd be wrong, as justified by the traditionally longer-lasting Macs.

I can appreciate some "ribbing"! I like to dish it out too!
It obvious what windows 7 "sorta" looks like.......!
Almost like what family you were born into....
Ford or Chevy!
Mac's have a good following but nothing's perfect...Mac or PC!
A lot depends on the the user's ability and understanding of the systems.

Glad your happy with your Mac!

I was raised with PC's and Chevy's......

[hb-rocks]

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Are you serious, WIndows is STILL trying to catch up, get real. Windows is more widely used because it is cheaper and used at the "OFFICE" ............BOOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!

I have been a MAC user since day 1. I am in Printing, we use nothing but.

Remember who sets the bench mark every year, not Windows.

I have yet to have a Virus, I never need to reboot, Never lock up, there is nothing like running through a rock solid Unix base. REAL PROGRAMMERS USE LINUS AND UNIX!

Go pound on your chest in some other thread please! We're all very happy for you!

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by hb-rocks

I can appreciate some "ribbing"! I like to dish it out too!
It obvious what windows 7 "sorta" looks like.......!
Almost like what family you were born into....
Ford or Chevy!
Mac's have a good following but nothing's perfect...Mac or PC!
A lot depends on the the user's ability and understanding of the systems.

Glad your happy with your Mac!

I was raised with PC's and Chevy's......

My dad is a creative in advertising, so he tends to prefer Macs for their superior editing capabilities when it comes to multimedia. The account guys always preferred PCs. They tend to be using the new Intel Macs now, though.

I started using PCs when I was in middle school because the school district was so dependent on them that my family got one so I could do my homework. Until then, I was using a 1995 Macintosh Performa operating on an early Mac OS. To this day, that computer still operates. Since then, I've had an HP fail due to virus vulnerabilities despite having paid antivirus protection, a Dell fail due to faulty hard drive components, and my roommate's Toshiba fail due to faulty hardware. I'm currently using my MacBook. My iBook is at my parents' house, still working without fail for its 3rd year.

In my experience, the Mac is superior. I have found it very functional for regular use and not nearly as prone to failure due to software issues, including security vulnerabilities. If Microsoft were nearly as protective as Apple when it comes to software issues, I'm sure viruses would be less prevalent in PCs, but that would not fix the fact that PCs tend to have inferior hardware.