Liverpool_fan
Sami Hyypiä, LFC legend
Something new to try around?
Something new to try around?
Neuron
Electronic.
Not for all.
skeletor
Chosen of the Omnissiah
Not that bad. Same license works for both x86 and amd64.
Liverpool_fan
Sami Hyypiä, LFC legend
It's only a "Beta". Only those curious in testing it will download it.
As for free Windows 7 or Windows 8 is concerned, you can always avail Dreamspark and other student programs to get the Server edition for free which you can always use as a desktop, if you really need. Pretty sure you'll get Windows Server 8 and use it as Windows 8 if you wish so (along with Server 2008/R2). And there are arguably better operating systems around as well. There is no point of releasing Windows 7 or any predecessor for free.
gopi_vbboy
Cyborg Agent
i think win8 bios secure boot and metro ui will bloat the os again.
tkin
Back to school!!
Meh, we would be able to turn off the metro UI in win 8 right? Right?
Not the license, talking about the clutter.
Liverpool_fan
Sami Hyypiä, LFC legend
I don't think x86 and AMD64 create any kind of clutter.
tkin
Back to school!!
Will all versions ship on one dvd? One 4.7GB DVD? or DL DVD?
I dont think it will be DL DVD. The consumer preview does not even fill one SL disc.
Windows 7 had one DVD for all (like vista). You have to make an image and modify some scripts to make it let you choose. Data for all variants is present.
logically speaking, Win 8 ARM edition should not be in the same disc. After all, the architecture is different and x86 was in a different disc from x64 in win 7(for obvious reasons). putting both in one dvd will cause problems: an x86-only processor cant read x64 commands and an x64 processor also includes the x86 instruction set (because X64 is actually an extension to x86. it should not be confused for IA64 which is incompatible with x86). so, making an installer will be tough work.
BTW, wont ARM edition be bulk OEM-only?
Windows 7 had one DVD for all (like vista). You have to make an image and modify some scripts to make it let you choose. Data for all variants is present.
logically speaking, Win 8 ARM edition should not be in the same disc. After all, the architecture is different and x86 was in a different disc from x64 in win 7(for obvious reasons). putting both in one dvd will cause problems: an x86-only processor cant read x64 commands and an x64 processor also includes the x86 instruction set (because X64 is actually an extension to x86. it should not be confused for IA64 which is incompatible with x86). so, making an installer will be tough work.
BTW, wont ARM edition be bulk OEM-only?
Neuron
Electronic.
Windows 7 and 2008 r2 aren't exactly the same.Using the sever version as a desktop OS isn't as easy as using a normal edition.It would be good if they added win7 to the free list just like they did with Vista.
tkin
Back to school!!
You have your answer right there, vista was epitome of cr@pness, hence the free giveaway, no ones gives a cashcow away for free, did it do for XP?
See, there are some features in the desktop variant that is not present in the server edition and vice versa.
EDIT: Dreamspark premium schools can access windows 7 professional.
Liverpool_fan
Sami Hyypiä, LFC legend
You can configure Windows Server 2008 R2 to behave almost exactly like Windows 7. I've done it, so can you or anyone else.
And when did Microsoft give away Vista for free? I'll take it now. Vista SP1 is almost as good as Windows 7.
Be prepared to pay then. Used Server 2008 (not R2) for 2 years, and R2 for few months btw. Didn't miss anything though I used it only for gaming.
Two DVDs are given when one purchases.
Neuron
Electronic.
Not true.Windows server versions are costlier than normal ones and 2008 r2 is free to download,so is xp.But free doesn't mean free for life time,free as long as you are a student.
Installing (most of) AVs and normal utilities aren't that easy.You always have to find a work-around.And yes,Vista is there in the free list.
Liverpool_fan
Sami Hyypiä, LFC legend
You can install MSE with ease.
Where?
Certainly it's not here (I'm verified as well). Any other source?
*i.imgur.com/D7GOu.png
Neuron
Electronic.
It's there in my MSDN Academic Alliance WebStore.Got it after joining IEEE.There is a plethora of other stuff too.
Here is the link.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society - Computer Science - DreamSpark Premium | Academic Software Discounts
