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    Who is giong to buy 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by killeraardvark, Nov 8, 2008.

  1. killeraardvark

    killeraardvark Notebook Evangelist

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    Just thought it would be cool to see how many people plan on buying Windows 7...
     
    killeraardvark, Nov 8, 2008
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  2. Oceanus

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    I'll probably have to try it out on somebody else's computer first before I buy it. I've heard it's an improvement compared to Vista, so I might buy it if it's worth switching to. (Currently still running XP.)
     
    Oceanus, Nov 8, 2008
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  3. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    I will probably buy it if and when it comes pre-installed on a computer I buy. It would have to be really, really spectacular for me to buy it separately -- Vista is nothing special, but it does the job.
     
    Althernai, Nov 8, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

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    I will get it for free from msdn :cool:
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 8, 2008
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  5. Apollo13

    Apollo13 100% 16:10 Screens

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    There needs to be a "wait and see" option. I'm planning to try the beta, but whether I'll buy it or not depends on what I think of the beta. I'd like it to be good enough to be worth buying, and it seems like it's got as good a chance of that as any recent Microsoft OS, but as many problems as I had with Vista, I'm not at all certain that Seven will be compatible with my programs.
     
    Apollo13, Nov 8, 2008
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  6. Renegade0721

    Renegade0721 Notebook Consultant

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    i will contact my sources for a copy of 7 :)
     
    Renegade0721, Nov 8, 2008
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  7. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    I am getting 2, one on my next gen netbook and one on my 2010 laptop. Might even try it on the old Inspiron 9100, since Vista runs okay.
     
    Jayayess1190, Nov 8, 2008
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  8. atbnet

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    Yes I'll be getting this version early too. Probably get it through TechNet.
     
    atbnet, Nov 8, 2008
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  9. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Well... at some point I'll probably buy a computer with 7 preinstalled.

    But as for whether I'll upgrade my existing system... it depends on pricing... if it's like Microsoft's usual OS pricing, probably not.

    Vista works fine for me... sure I'd like some improvements, but I won't feel any really urgent need to upgrade.
     
    swarmer, Nov 8, 2008
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  10. TehSuigi

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    Since I actually enjoy Vista, I'm sure I'll adore Win7.
     
    TehSuigi, Nov 8, 2008
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  11. Ayle

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    While I'll get it as soon as it's out I will get it for free thanks to the wonders of MSDN :D
     
    Ayle, Nov 8, 2008
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  12. sama98b

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    Edit out the "buy" from the post ^^ more answer :p
     
    sama98b, Nov 8, 2008
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  13. killeraardvark

    killeraardvark Notebook Evangelist

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    How do you edit the post?
     
    killeraardvark, Nov 8, 2008
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  14. booboo12

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    Will Wait for beta :)
     
    booboo12, Nov 8, 2008
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  15. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Can't Hardly Wait!

    BTW, just out of curiosity...how do u get it free from MSDN?

    I'm guessing it would be a trial and not the full thing.
     
    makaveli72, Nov 8, 2008
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  16. DTrump

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    Yep. I loaded the beta of it yesterday, and so far, I'm liking it. Of course, I also like Vista, so that's to be expected.
     
    DTrump, Nov 8, 2008
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  17. Matt

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    You need to add an option for "I will get it when I buy my next computer."
     
    Matt, Nov 8, 2008
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  18. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I'll probably get it right away, gonna try to find a decent deal first though.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 8, 2008
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  19. KnFC

    KnFC Newbie

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    I'd probably only get 7 if I wanted to upgrade a notebook with Vista. My desktop's running XP just fine and I plan to keep it that way. :p
     
    KnFC, Nov 8, 2008
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  20. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Getting it on my tablet notebook (planning to buy when Windows 7 is out)
     
    X2P, Nov 8, 2008
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  21. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Any chances on a UI improvement? (complete overhaul of aero?)
     
    plasma., Nov 8, 2008
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  22. Matt

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    Why don't you read about it? ;)
     
    Matt, Nov 8, 2008
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  23. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    Isn't it a smart thing to wait a few months before buying, like with most new technology, or does that approach not apply to operating systems?
     
    THAANSA3, Nov 9, 2008
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  24. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's easier to update software than hardware. Especially since you automatically update w/ patches...
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 9, 2008
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  25. Matt

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    Exactly. Waiting usually doesn't help for software since patches are publicly and freely available almost 100% of the time.
     
    Matt, Nov 9, 2008
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  26. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I will eventually get it, just not right away! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 9, 2008
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  27. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    will get it immediately. the newer the better :D
     
    boypogi, Nov 9, 2008
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  28. I♥RAM

    I♥RAM Notebook Deity

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    Ill get it when others review it and say its good.
     
    I♥RAM, Nov 9, 2008
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  29. gpister

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    I will probably get it not going to buy the cd, but most likely gonna get in the future with a new notebook with the os installed.
     
    gpister, Nov 9, 2008
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  30. Aeris

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    Most likely I am going to get it as soon as it comes out to try it out. :)
     
    Aeris, Nov 9, 2008
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  31. Bungalo Bill

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    Where is the "I am sticking with linux" option?
     
    Bungalo Bill, Nov 9, 2008
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  32. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm gonna get it ASAP, I'm also trying to get in on the BETA.
     
    usapatriot, Nov 9, 2008
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  33. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    I would love to get in on the BETA as well.
     
    THAANSA3, Nov 9, 2008
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  34. Mikeoo17

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    Why wasn't "Had enough of Microsoft, switching to Linux" an option
     
    Mikeoo17, Nov 10, 2008
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  35. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    No choice for "I will get it when I buy my new PC" option? Just "getting it" is different from "getting it when buying a new computer" you know ;)

    I'll be sticking with XP 'til I actually buy a new computer with 7 installed.
     
    scythie, Nov 10, 2008
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  36. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I've been thinking about buying a Mac again so I may pass on Windows 7 unless I can get a free copy from Microsoft like I did with Windows Vista.
     
    Rodster, Nov 10, 2008
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  37. Shyster1

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    Nothin' doing; I'm set with XP until 2014, and after that, it's off to linux-land.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 10, 2008
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  38. Garandhero

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    I am sure my next PC will have win 7... Just had my current laptop for 1 year, so probably in another 1.5 years - 2 years ill buy a new one with win 7 or w/e is new.
     
    Garandhero, Nov 10, 2008
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  39. atbnet

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    Because this is the Windows forum.
     
    atbnet, Nov 10, 2008
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  40. lunateck

    lunateck Bananaed

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    Unless it's bundle with my new machine, I won't get it.
     
    lunateck, Nov 10, 2008
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  41. brainer

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    Well, if it has some REAL exclusive features, then i'm buying
     
    brainer, Nov 10, 2008
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  42. MysteryE

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    Me too... stick with XP and Vista (due to bundled with my notebook...)

    Anyway, how about the compatibility? Is it just like Vista...?
     
    MysteryE, Nov 10, 2008
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  43. jb1007

    jb1007 Full Customization

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    I think this is a great move by MS. Vista wasn't catching on so instead of riding a dead horse, introduce a new OS!

    I'm seriously considering a mac. I've been a windows user all my life and I've been on macs recently - they just seem better to me.
     
    jb1007, Nov 10, 2008
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  44. Rodster

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    Windows Vista probably sold more Macs than Apple could have done by themselves LOL. :D
     
    Rodster, Nov 10, 2008
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  45. atbnet

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    Hate you break it to you, but they aren't better.
     
    atbnet, Nov 10, 2008
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  46. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Remember, the grass is always greener on the other side. ;)
     
    Rodster, Nov 10, 2008
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  47. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You mean, like something that hasn't already been done in some open-source platform six months before?
     
    Shyster1, Nov 10, 2008
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  48. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I'm getting Windows 7 AND Server 7
     
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  49. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I for one can't wait for Win7.

    Windows, no matter how you slice it, is a much more powerful platform then Mac and Linux.
     
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  50. Guntraitor Sagara

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    Not enough reasons to upgrade. yet.
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Nov 10, 2008
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