Windows 7 Beta 1

Great another rush to market half finshed OS that will need tons of patching. IMHO they should not rush this out and make sure it is Ready for Prime Time before it is released.

I am  looking forward to Win 7 but want a finished product

That's o.k.,i won't be buying it.I have no problems with vista,in fact it's the best OS they have put out.As far as i am concerned,they can keep Windows 7.

Just installed Win7 (beta) on my 2 yr old Inspiron E1505 (6400). Runs very well for a C2D/1GB/ATi x1300. Actually it is faster than Win Vista. Definately a Thumbs Up. Just hope the final release is a soild OS and it will require much less patching afterwards (except for regular SP).

Hi All, Windows 7 beta was released on the 9th, see HERE. However, Microsoft claim, The volume has been phenomenal -- we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.  If you really want it :emotion-16: keep an eye on that link. 

I just received the official Windows 7 beta (build 7000) from Microsoft.

It appears very solid, and works well on the Latitude e6500.

Except for the fact that there are no drivers for the display, and the wireless won't work. I tried loading the Dell Vista drivers, but they don't like the OS, and won't load. Usually, the drivers work with up-level OSs, but Dell's done something to the packaging.

We need help from Dell on this!

I saw the CEO MS talking about Windows 7 and it's Beta availability for those who are interested to do the down load from 9th Jan 2008.

Take for an example - one does the Windows 7 Beta down load. Now when the proper Windows 7 become available will this downloaded Beta be upgraded with updates and allowed to keep on without a need for a COA? In other words the present Windows Vista OS COA will be recognised for the newly released OS.

If I put it simply - Is a present Windows OS owner  eligible for a free Windows 7 OS  with an existing COA?

snow

Try loading them in Vista compatibility mode. That's how I get my sound to at least work.  It will be a long time before Dell will release new drivers. It won't happen until sometime after the OS is officially released.

I saw the CEO MS talking about Windows 7 and it's Beta availability for those who are interested to do the down load from 9th Jan 2008. Take for an example - one does the Windows 7 Beta down load. Now when the proper Windows 7 become available will this downloaded Beta be upgraded with updates and allowed to keep on without a need for a COA? In other words the present Windows Vista OS COA will be recognised for the newly released OS. If I put it simply - Is a present Windows OS owner  eligible for a free Windows 7 OS  with an existing COA? snow

The answer to your question is no on both accounts.

You will need to uninstall the beta when the retail is released. And you will need a new Disk and COA.

HI All, Microsoft have also said there will be no free copy to beta testers. The beta copy will remain active until 1st August. Also, if this beta goes the same way vista did, ie Vista RTM was released in January, but the beta version remained active until May. Then we could see Windows 7 RTM in April/May, microsoft have always said that the beta of Windows 7 will be a short one.

RobinBredin,

You said

HI All, Microsoft have also said there will be no free copy to beta testers. The beta copy will remain active until 1st August.

So if there's no FREE copy to beta testers, then the operating system will become disabled, like having an operating system that was priated, correct? Then you would almost have to go and re-install your old operating system, drivers and all, again.

Is it really worth it?

Rick

If you are tech saavy, or have 6 pcs like me and are willing to use one of them as a test machine, it might be worth it.

But truly, I can wait.  I had XP until I restocked my pcs and they had VISTA.  4 years from now or so when I restock, they'll have W7.  I can wait.

The new OS doesn't exactly thrill me as I haven't had any issues with VISTA, so I see no reason to jump on the W7 bandwagon.  But I hope it succeeds.  I think it will as there will be many who will swear that it's 100times better than VISTA (no matter what it is like) just to prove a point.

If you are tech saavy, or have 6 pcs like me and are willing to use one of them as a test machine, it might be worth it. But truly, I can wait.  I had XP until I restocked my pcs and they had VISTA.  4 years from now or so when I restock, they'll have W7.  I can wait. The new OS doesn't exactly thrill me as I haven't had any issues with VISTA, so I see no reason to jump on the W7 bandwagon.  But I hope it succeeds.  I think it will as there will be many who will swear that it's 100times better than VISTA (no matter what it is like) just to prove a point.

Try it you will ditch XP and vista in a heart beat. This is the best OS from M$ ever. I can hardly wait for it to hit the streets. Win 7 is fast, fast, and oh did i mention fast?