Microsoft unveils test version of Windows 7

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NucleusKore

NucleusKore

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I came across a similar article today, read it here
*tech2.in.com/india/news/windows-software/microsoft-unveils-windows-7/50511/0

It says,"Speaking to participants at a Microsoft developers' conference in Los Angeles, Steven Sinofsky, senior vice president of Windows, said Microsoft was learning its lessons from Vista, and making sure that Windows 7 would be fully compatible with all relevant devices and applications on launch."

It also says,"Microsoft Tuesday said it would launch free online versions of Office that would be supported by advertising."

Read the full article here
*tech2.in.com/india/news/windows-software/microsoft-unveils-windows-7/50511/0
 
iMav

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Sinofsky said it a number of times during the keynote itself that Vista taught them a lot of lessons. Feedback, comments, blog posts etc. gave them a lot of insights into the consumer mindset and problems.
 
gxsaurav

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Yup, from what I have seen inside of Aero...none of the features of Windows 7's DWM need DirectX 11, they just need DirectX 9 & 256 MB VRAM which is same as Vista. Although due to beta nature it might change in Future.


typed from opera mini, inside train to Lucknow :D. kabab parathey atlast :p
 
din

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Reason - Due to viral fever Uncle Din forgot his new year resolution !!!

Shame on you fat old guy :(

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iMav

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I learnt a lesson from my yesterday, I will learn a lesson from my today, I will learn a lesson from my tomorrow. Doesn't everyone? So saying that, you know what, Sinofsky said that we learnt some lessons from our previous release doesn't mean that they are admitting to mistakes, I am not aware of what mistakes they made, in any case.
 
din

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Reason - Due to viral fever Uncle Din forgot his new year resolution !!!

Shame on you fat old guy :(

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IronManForever

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I am impressed. Maybe a jump from WIndows XP to Win7 directly will be pretty enjoyable. :)

iMav said:
The demo was shown on a netbook with specs of 1GHz Atom processor & 1GB RAM.
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Great going. So if this is true, Windows 7 should run FLAWLESSLY on Asus EEEPC 1000-H ?

gxsaurav said:
Tablet PCs set to make a comeback in sub $600 market with Win 7 & Intel Atom. Atlast, my dream of pure digital drawing book is coming true.
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You expect tablets to make a comback at 600$? I really doubt it. :(
 
Vishal Gupta

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Microsoft MVP
Finally I got my hands on Windows 7 latest build and to be honest, it's very fast and reliable even its under testing at the moment. :D

Although at first look it looks similar to Windows Vista and why should it not look as its using the same Kernel. But there are lots of enhancements and feature additions which makes it better than Vista as well as faster than Vista, no doubt. You can keep my words.

I have written a detailed review at AskVG.com which includes all new changes and features in this latest build.

Like Windows 7 Setup, which is very same as Vista setup. Same interface, same options, same wizard, same timings. Everything is same except the setup background and the boot screen which is too awesome. "Starting Windows" is displayed along with a glassy scrollbar in the middle of boot screen. The setup background is the same image which is used as Desktop wallpaper in the latest Windows 7 build.

*img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/vishaal_here/Windows%207/Win7_Setup_Wizard.jpg

It took almost 25-30 minutes in installing Windows 7. Nothing was asked during the setup. A few things like time zone, etc were asked at last. So you can make a coffee or drink after running the setup.

You can read the complete review at following link:

What's New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots
 
NucleusKore

NucleusKore

TheSaint
iMav said:
So saying that, you know what, Sinofsky said that we learnt some lessons from our previous release doesn't mean that they are admitting to mistakes, I am not aware of what mistakes they made, in any case.
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Now, now there.......... there's no need to get defensive. I just highlighted a few interesting lines. That's all.............

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I sincerely do hope you read that article

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din

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@NucleusKore

No, his remarks are pointed at a comment I made (which I removed on a a second thought !)
 
iMav

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^^ Even Arya uses Windows once in a while. Can't live without it, no 1 can. ;)
 
goobimama

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Oi. Wait a minute here. Don't go around making silly proclamations. I will get this for the HomePC, but I'm not giving up on my Mac just yet. I just hate taking care of XP, and Vista being better stability-wise bogs down the system like a giraffe on a hot summers day. No I don't ever need to use Windows. It's a different matter that most computers out there are Windows PCs and I'm forced to interact with them.
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Win7 looks like the perfect balance between XP and Vista, and that's why I like it.
 
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