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    Windows 7 RC? Should I get the full thing or wait till March?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mechrock, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if I should keep my RC until March.
    Would it make a difference to me to buy it now?
    I would like to save the money if I could.
     
    mechrock, Jan 10, 2010
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  2. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    Keep the RC until March.
    You won't lose anything by doing so, and since saving money is your priority, then do so.
     
    Deks, Jan 10, 2010
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Solely up to you. When you eventually buy the real deal, you're going to have to re-install and start from scratch. No transferring from RC to Retail without a clean install. So, if you have the time now to re-install apps, etc. buy it now, if not, later is fine.
     
    McGrady, Jan 11, 2010
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  4. Shakey_Jake33

    Shakey_Jake33 Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't expect the price to change though, unless you're hoping to catch it on a sale.
     
    Shakey_Jake33, Jan 11, 2010
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  5. MasterChief07

    MasterChief07 Notebook Consultant

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    Not true. You can edit the installation to allow upgrades from whatever version. I believe the file is in the sources folder of the ISO and is called cversion.ini. From what I remember doing was editing the MinClient value to 7000. That should allow upgrades and what not to the full RTM.
     
    MasterChief07, Jan 11, 2010
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  6. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why would you continue to use a BETA version of an OS while the final version is already out? I say upgrade.
     
    usapatriot, Jan 11, 2010
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  7. Szadzik

    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    It is not BETA, it is RC. Big difference there IMO
     
    Szadzik, Jan 11, 2010
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  8. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    well, you pay the money now or later, you'll lose it anyways. i, in such situations, always pay now to have fun more early :)
     
    davepermen, Jan 11, 2010
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  9. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    Agreed. Additionally, it's best to do the work early (now) so that you can do it on your own time-table. If you leave it until the last minute then you risk it coinciding and interfering with your schedule later.
     
    Gregory, Jan 11, 2010
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  10. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    If I had a job, and money, I would buy it now, and save. As said above, your gunna lose the money anyway...
     
    Joel, Jan 11, 2010
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  11. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    The price isn't going to change, but might as well pay later.
     
    surfasb, Jan 12, 2010
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  12. sisqo_uk

    sisqo_uk Notebook Deity

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    naaaa y pay later unless ur waiting for the the 1st service pack release??? the only difference between now and march is that u would of used up more hard drive and u may lose some of what u had cos u had to go tand get it in march when u coudl get it sooner.....like i said unless u waiting for the 1st service pack version.
     
    sisqo_uk, Jan 12, 2010
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  13. surfasb

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    If you were a student, it would would have been smarter to switch earlier to take advantage of the $30 offer.
     
    surfasb, Jan 12, 2010
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