Windows 7: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22?
- 8/7/09 1:21 PM
Will I Get Windows 7?
by edbrady - 8/7/09 6:59 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
They will have to pry XP out of my cold, dead hands. And I've told Micro$oft so, too.
Not moving then, and maybe never...
by sonherder - 8/7/09 7:02 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I ran the utility Microsoft provided to see if I could load the beta onto my laptop, out of curiosity. Since my computer is apparently lacking the resources, I guess I'll get it whenever I get a new computer. I'm one of those people who went kicking and screaming from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95. I've been burned by the bleeding edge of technology before, so I'll let the more adventurous go first.
Upgrade to Windows 7
by southernblackcat - 8/7/09 7:08 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I definately will! Vista has crashed two computers so far and is causing my third [this one] to operate poorly. My hope is that the upgrade will do away with all vestiages of Vista - the most terrible piece of software ever !!!!!
Time to Buy
by maldelus - 8/7/09 7:10 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I just got a system with Vista x64 on it. I'll give it some time. Will only pursue a switch to Windows 7 if I can't fully integrate the 3 other OS' I have installed. Like a new car model, it's best to wait until after the kinks have been ironed out a bit.
Maybe...
by 4Denise - 8/7/09 7:45 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I just downloaded the release candidate. I'll see if I like it and then decide.
Yes, most likely
by spacey.dell - 8/7/09 7:57 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I will be upgrading to windows 7 when it does come out. It will not be incorrect to say Windows Vista is a failure. It looks good but the scrolling through windows and search is absolutely cumbersome. A hit and miss for some, I would definitely say Microsoft surprised me with Windows Vista. I was expecting something ground breaking...
For some people switching to Apple would be the ultimate kick. I don't know, I am undecided on that. I have been with Microsoft for so long but they are made to look bleak at the hands of the Apple.
It's somehow similar to how it is with phones. I am a blackberry user and a lot of people love blackberries while some apple protagonists feel that it's about time everyone lays down to Apple's iphone. I have an ipod touch and it's a brilliant device which helps me not miss the iphone too much.
Coming back to the topic of discussion, it is interesting how 1/3rd of the people are sure that they will not be switching to windows 7. There used to be a time people would blindly upgrade to whatever was the newest Windows. I saw that with Windows 98. It seemed like the only option. Then came the big and mighty windows XP which demanded a new PC and new ram. Then came windows Vista which I thought would be outstanding but it wasn't. It definitely doesn't hang as much as my XP did. I do still get the BSOD which points out that my ram is faulty.
Windows 7. I have only heard good things about. A lot of people have downloaded cracked copies but I'm waiting for the real thing. I support buying original software. The last thing I want is Microsoft on my trail for validation and all that gibberish.
Windows 7, here i come.
However, if windows 7 does disappoint (somewhat unlikely) , I will switch to a Mac after saving on two or three months worth of income.
Interesting times ahead, ladies and gentlemen.
We still use Windows XP at work. Almost all retail stores use windows xp because it is the only one compatible with the certificates and so on and so forth.
Peace.
Good bye to Windows
by TheeSeer - 8/7/09 8:10 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Over the years as a tech exec and windows fan from Dos days I've suffered with the arrogance and incompetence of windows for the price/value of savings and compatibility issues.
When I add up the extras that were needed such as the need to spend more to get a top performeing machine, anti virus and spam, cooling tablet, lack of customer service, constant upgrades, etc. and balance that against the new macbook pro's ability to run windows when needed and engineering superiority its really only a few hundred more. Only students or those with limited money should go windows in the future even if windows 7 is better and they open a few token stores, its makes no sense any way you look at it if your time is worth something.
Good bye to windows
by TheeSeer - 8/7/09 8:15 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Twenty years of aggravation, poor customer service and broken promises are enough. Now all xp users need to do a clean install and get screwed on most of functionality. Finally admitting defeat and putting out a Mac like machine just cements my move. Macs will run windows when needed and blow past microsoft in everything else. Its worth the difference in money period. Ballmer is late to the party and if he wants to retain his xp users it should be a free upgrade and help for all the screwing and lack of service in the past. Good bye and good riddance.
Not ready for prime time!
by Jack Shry - 8/7/09 8:20 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I will definitely wait for the first SP. I have installed the new Release Candidate 64 bit on my former Vista 64 bit. No blue screens or crashes ever! Now Excel crashes regularly. I've had several BSODs; sometimes the computer just reboots. All of my software and drivers are Windows certified to work with Win 7.
Enough pioneering for me.
Jack
Not Windows
by ESUNintel - 8/7/09 9:04 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I won't be upgrading to Windows, but rather Snow Leopard. ...maybe I'll decide to run Windows 7 in a Virtual environment later, but I don't really need it, my business has been all Mac for the last 2 years.
Nop , never mind
by Niftydog - 8/7/09 9:09 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
With my actual hardware, I am comfortable with XP. If I have to go for new hardware, I would change to a Mac and OSX.
Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released Octob
by pchts - 8/7/09 10:09 PM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
No! I have 2 computers with ME, 2 with XP and 2 with Vista of the 6 the two with the Vista I like the best. I hear that W7 already is having problems. I won't get W7 until they plug all the holes and fix all the glitches and then maybe get a machine with it already installed I don't want any carrie over problems from other OS that tend to linger on the HD. Maybe ask me again in a year, I'm totally happy with vista I never did see what all the fuss was about with this OS!
Absolutely NOT
by tonycro - 8/8/09 12:00 AM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Still on XP and, apart from when it hangs when trying to close, I'm quite happy with it. Never liked Vista, and see no value in the upgrade. They'll simply come up with something else in a year or two, and then I might conside it. MIGHT!!!
Upgrade to windows 7
by andme - 8/8/09 12:33 AM In reply to: Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 7 when it's released October 22? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Definitely. I have been using the RC version since its release and it is the most stable and easy to use version of the OS yet. Huge improvement on Vista.
Upgrade to windows 7
by JessicaD42 - 8/10/09 6:57 AM In reply to: Upgrade to windows 7 by andmeAndme,
Thank you for evaluating Windows 7 and it's great to hear that you are enjoying your experience so much! If you are planning on purchasing Windows 7 when it is released it may be helpful to know you don't have to wait until October to reserve your copy of Win 7! You can pre-order your copy of Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional today. For more information, see the Windows 7 Pre-Order offer page here: http://tinyurl.com/nldc8p
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team
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