Windows 7?

[Dr. Zeppers]

Windows 7 is a beta OS, not even released 'officially' to public. When you load 'beta' software/os's you are getting exactly that.
(Windows 7 is not scheduled for release until October)

Personally I would have to recommend NOT going this route, as there will be little or no support should you have ANY complications whatsoever.
Availability of drivers, etc for your hardware configuration maybe an issue as well.

Running on OS such as Windows 7 at this point is something I would only recommend for the very computer savvy (when your run a beta application EXPECT problems, thats the point of it being a BETA release) as running beta os/software can end up being a frustrating venture irregardless of someone elses positive experience, the product is BETA, if it were ready for release.. it would have been already.

[Shnoodell]

Ah zeppers i did not know that, i guess my dad is getting a special deal through his work. hes getting free copies of it, ill try it out in my shop first.

[Aaron McEagle]

I wonder what i have then

Hope it isnt the old version....

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Shnoodell

Ah zeppers i did not know that, i guess my dad is getting a special deal through his work. hes getting free copies of it, ill try it out in my shop first.

Free copies? Must be beta pre/release.
Computer vendors are offering "free upgrades" when the OS is released, but not offering any systems with the os on it as of yet.

Microsoft site says October is when they are scheduling its public release.

There is also a downside to using these releases.

They are usually "Time stamped" and only work for a period of time, as Microsoft expects the users to upgrade (likely for a fee) to the release version of the OS when it becomes available. Matter of fact, I quote this from Microsofts Windows 7 page regarding their current "Release Candidate"...

Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

[Shnoodell]

actually zep my dad works for a computer company so they buy stuff all the time and give it to there employees to use so my dad just lets it sit in his truck and im gonna try it out in my computer workshop next week.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Shnoodell

actually zep my dad works for a computer company so they buy stuff all the time and give it to there employees to use so my dad just lets it sit in his truck and im gonna try it out in my computer workshop next week.

If your the techie curious type that doesnt mind some troubles and tribulations along the way and have patience and the resources to address them then id say go for it.

However I do not want a volume of members to take such a venture lightly.

Having worked in the technical support field for 20 yrs, one of the most common mistakes are novice/basic computer users attempting advanced user alternatives like beta/rc operating systems, and applications. Usually due to them playing some game, and catching wind of such ideas from the more advanced users on their favorite gaming site. Almost always generating a need for assistance with something that already has limited support resources because its new. Just not something I would recommend for most. And if its your parents PC something you DEFINATELY must clear with them first.

[Shnoodell]

No no no its not my parents pc, like i said my dad gets lots of free stuff. So we built a shop outside just for computer and have about 20 of them sitting on the wall. Were just waiting to find a day when its not 150 degrees up in the attic to go up there and fix the internet problem so we have internet access out in the shop. but i have so many computer to mess around with :P

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

(Windows 7 is not scheduled for release until October)

What's windows 7? Is it like vista but newer? If so... wow, I just spent a few hundred on something that's probably considered "old".

[Sven Niscadae]

Originally Posted by MacIronhawk

What's windows 7? Is it like vista but newer? If so... wow, I just spent a few hundred on something that's probably considered "old".

Windows 7 is Microsoft's newest operating system that will be released this October to the public market. It's very similar to Windows Visa. Well, it's pretty much like Vista except that it actually works well! I've never been a Vista fan but they've seemed to address a lot of Vista's faults in this version. I've been very impressed with it so far.