Anyone got 7 yet?

CaptainHaplo · 10-26-09, 05:33 PM

Win 7 is NOT Vista Sp2....

Don't know where you got that idea, but its incorrect.

The kernel has been modified (less crap that you can't turn off), networking has been almost entirely reworked, service interdependancies have been streamlined, and 16 bit functionality is GONE. The last alone required serious kernel changes. This of course doesn't even touch the UI enhancements.

You couldn't do that with an SP, unless you want another like XP sp2 - which WAS pretty much a totally new OS in reality.

What shortcomings in Vista do you see that are not present in XP? What "works" in XP that doesn't in Vista or 7?

JSLTIGER · 10-26-09, 05:39 PM

Using 7 Pro x64 on my laptop...stepped up from Vista HP x64 on the 22nd (Hooray $29.99 student license). So far the only thing that doesn't like the upgrade is my fingerprint scanner software. I hope ASUS puts out an update (but I'm not holding my breath).

AVGWarhawk · 10-26-09, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Win 7 is NOT Vista Sp2....

Don't know where you got that idea, but its incorrect.

The kernel has been modified (less crap that you can't turn off), networking has been almost entirely reworked, service interdependancies have been streamlined, and 16 bit functionality is GONE. The last alone required serious kernel changes. This of course doesn't even touch the UI enhancements.

You couldn't do that with an SP, unless you want another like XP sp2 - which WAS pretty much a totally new OS in reality.

What shortcomings in Vista do you see that are not present in XP? What "works" in XP that doesn't in Vista or 7?

Quote:

Verdict: Windows 7 - Like Vista, just a bit easier to use and less annoying

http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4277

As it stands now it makes no sense to get Windows7 for a few more gadgets and a kernals. I will keep my $150.00 and continue using Vista. I enjoy Vista.

longam · 10-27-09, 06:55 AM

A Definitive Windows 7 vs Vista Performance Comparison.

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Most of Win7’s performance improvements clearly come from improved multithreaded/multitasking performance

http://www.hardcore ware.net/windows-7-vs-vista-performance-comparison/

SeaWolf U-57 · 10-28-09, 03:14 AM

All I will say as a EX-Vista 32bit user is good riddance to a dam annoying operating system that made doing anything long winded although in all fairness I never had the problems some did.
And hello to Windows 7 64bit version that offers me all the same features as Vista and a whole lot more. and although I am using the 64bit version Windows 7 it runs so much better on my machine opening things faster browsing faster and a much better interface with my documents. I think it is money well spent to upgrade although how it displays SH3 takes some getting use to but I expect someone will come up with a fix soon. I am running the Premium version and even SH3 + wac4.1 runs smother.

kiwi_2005 · 10-28-09, 09:16 AM

Tried a release back in aug, but will stick with Vista and XP dual setup on main pc. Might think about Win 7 after sp1 comes out.

Wolfehunter · 10-28-09, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaWolf U-57

All I will say as a EX-Vista 32bit user is good riddance to a dam annoying operating system that made doing anything long winded although in all fairness I never had the problems some did.
And hello to Windows 7 64bit version that offers me all the same features as Vista and a whole lot more. and although I am using the 64bit version Windows 7 it runs so much better on my machine opening things faster browsing faster and a much better interface with my documents. I think it is money well spent to upgrade although how it displays SH3 takes some getting use to but I expect someone will come up with a fix soon. I am running the Premium version and even SH3 + wac4.1 runs smother.

Agreed!

64bit is simply evolution.

Castout · 11-10-09, 08:32 PM

I'm happy with my Vista. I'll wait at least a year before upgrading to 7.
I'll use 7 with my new rig I think.

Raptor1 · 11-11-09, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castout

I'm happy with my Vista.

Blasphemy!~

nikimcbee · 11-11-09, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

Blasphemy!~

Vista (I have 64bit vista)

doesn't bother me much anymore, but it still does some aggrevating things; It's always updating then it suddenly shuts down to update

Hylander_1314 · 11-14-09, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Vista (I have 64bit vista)

doesn't bother me much anymore, but it still does some aggrevating things; It's always updating then it suddenly shuts down to update

Go into the security center, and change the automatic update setting to "never". Then you can update when you're ready to, and let it do it's thing. I always set it to "Let me choose" the updates, so it gives me a list of things, and I can decide on what's loaded in so I'm not adding unnecessary software from M$.

AVGWarhawk · 11-12-09, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

Blasphemy!~

I happy with Vista also. My rig hums right along.

Reece · 11-12-09, 08:22 PM

Quote:

It's always updating then it suddenly shuts down to update

Can't you turn auto update off?

Hope Win 7 doesn't have that bug!!

Wolfehunter · 11-12-09, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Can't you turn auto update off?

Hope Win 7 doesn't have that bug!!

Windows 7 you can turn it off and it stays off untill you say otherwise.

10-26-09, 05:33 PM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Win 7 is NOT Vista Sp2.... Don't know where you got that idea, but its incorrect. The kernel has been modified (less crap that you can't turn off), networking has been almost entirely reworked, service interdependancies have been streamlined, and 16 bit functionality is GONE. The last alone required serious kernel changes. This of course doesn't even touch the UI enhancements. You couldn't do that with an SP, unless you want another like XP sp2 - which WAS pretty much a totally new OS in reality. What shortcomings in Vista do you see that are not present in XP? What "works" in XP that doesn't in Vista or 7? __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

10-26-09, 05:39 PM	#2
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Using 7 Pro x64 on my laptop...stepped up from Vista HP x64 on the 22nd (Hooray $29.99 student license). So far the only thing that doesn't like the upgrade is my fingerprint scanner software. I hope ASUS puts out an update (but I'm not holding my breath). __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

10-28-09, 09:16 AM	#6
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Tried a release back in aug, but will stick with Vista and XP dual setup on main pc. Might think about Win 7 after sp1 comes out. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I'm happy with my Vista. I'll wait at least a year before upgrading to 7. I'll use 7 with my new rig I think. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

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10-28-09, 03:14 AM	#5
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	All I will say as a EX-Vista 32bit user is good riddance to a dam annoying operating system that made doing anything long winded although in all fairness I never had the problems some did. And hello to Windows 7 64bit version that offers me all the same features as Vista and a whole lot more. and although I am using the 64bit version Windows 7 it runs so much better on my machine opening things faster browsing faster and a much better interface with my documents. I think it is money well spent to upgrade although how it displays SH3 takes some getting use to but I expect someone will come up with a fix soon. I am running the Premium version and even SH3 + wac4.1 runs smother.