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gj83 Jan 13, 2009 7:56 pm

I found a VMware appliance http://www.tuxdistro.com/torrents.php?cat=442 with Windows 7 loaded. I'll have to wait for it to finish downloading to give any impressions, but I prefer to VM.

N830MH Jan 13, 2009 10:31 pm


Originally Posted by gj83 (Post 11071023)
I found a VMware appliance http://www.tuxdistro.com/torrents.php?cat=442 with Windows 7 loaded. I'll have to wait for it to finish downloading to give any impressions, but I prefer to VM.

How did you figure out more information from Windows 7 Beta? So when the testing will be completely done sometimes in couple months later. I will keep aware to reading more information from MS. I think that I should downloading brand new Windows 7? I was pretty confident where I can see the beta testing is in progress to needs more new program and etc. So otherwise, I can't installed with new AOL Classic into Windows 7 yet? Can you please give me more source for giving me more new information.

N830MH Jan 13, 2009 10:40 pm

Guys,

I just want let you know that I heard Windows 7 will be releases in 2010 and here the article publish came in and here it is:

http://cybernetnews.com/2007/07/21/w...ediction-here/

http://www.winvistaclub.com/i7.html

Unfortunately, you have wait for full releases will be ready sometimes in the future. So I think you guys can read it whole news media is already came in from last year in 2008. Thanks all.

Regards

nomoreiphone Jan 14, 2009 2:15 am

Just wondering, do they only have 1 version of the Windoes 7 Beta and it covers all language (ie. there are no Chinese Windows 7?)

Can you upgrade to that with XP?

For the Beta version, how does it work when a full version is released? Is there a set time you are allowed to use and will get forced to upgrade?

sbm12 Jan 14, 2009 6:12 am


Originally Posted by nomoreiphone (Post 11072455)
For the Beta version, how does it work when a full version is released? Is there a set time you are allowed to use and will get forced to upgrade?

I'm pretty sure they'll time-bomb it so that it is no longer functional at some point in the future. I believe they did the same thing with Vista. No idea about the languages, but I'd guess that it is English-only for now.

bdesmond Jan 14, 2009 6:20 am


Originally Posted by nomoreiphone (Post 11072455)
Just wondering, do they only have 1 version of the Windoes 7 Beta and it covers all language (ie. there are no Chinese Windows 7?)

Can you upgrade to that with XP?

For the Beta version, how does it work when a full version is released? Is there a set time you are allowed to use and will get forced to upgrade?

At this stage I would expect only English is available. Later on in the prerelease phase (Release Candidate time), you should see RCs available in the more popular languages (there are a few of these - Japanese and German come to mind if I remember right), and then within some number of months of release (not sure offhand) all of the languages are usually available.

As far as expiry - it's time bombed. This may actually be in the desktop watermark in the lower right, but if I remember right the codepath for this lets you know it's expired in the form of a specific blue screen.

sonofzeus Jan 14, 2009 7:12 am

No Thanks, MS
 
I downloaded Win7 Beta and the key. After reading how to dual boot, I decided to pass on this golden opp to provide MS with free R/D.

PM if you want my copy/key.

N830MH Jan 14, 2009 1:50 pm


Originally Posted by nomoreiphone (Post 11072455)
Just wondering, do they only have 1 version of the Windoes 7 Beta and it covers all language (ie. there are no Chinese Windows 7?)

Can you upgrade to that with XP?

No. I don't need upgrade from XP because I getting rid of old computer from 2 years ago. Because I had been problesm with my old computer has been gotten viruses then it the computer is crashes. I am already brought new computer at home from summer 2007. It was Windows Vista. I am really like it lot.

No, they doesn't have installed new Chinese languages with windows 7 yet.

ScottC Jan 14, 2009 1:54 pm

Still going rock solid. I'm finally used to the new taskbar, and I'm liking it a lot.

Of course, still a couple of rogue apps that don't play nicely with it.

gj83 Jan 14, 2009 1:58 pm


Originally Posted by nomoreiphone (Post 11072455)
Just wondering, do they only have 1 version of the Windoes 7 Beta and it covers all language (ie. there are no Chinese Windows 7?)

The MS site said the 32 bit was available in English, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese. 64 bit is the same except no Hindi.

OverThereTooMuch Jan 14, 2009 7:50 pm


Originally Posted by nomoreiphone (Post 11072455)
Can you upgrade to that with XP?

For the Beta version, how does it work when a full version is released? Is there a set time you are allowed to use and will get forced to upgrade?

According to the FAQ:

Upgrade to Win7 beta from XP = No
Set time allowed to use it = Yes. It expires on August 1, 2009.
What happens then =

To continue using your PC, please be prepared to reinstall a prior version of Windows or a subsequent release of Windows 7 before the expiration date. You won't be able to upgrade from the Beta to the final retail version of Windows 7.

N830MH Jan 14, 2009 8:35 pm


Originally Posted by OverThereTooMuch (Post 11078295)
According to the FAQ:

Upgrade to Win7 beta from XP = No
Set time allowed to use it = Yes. It expires on August 1, 2009.
What happens then =

Are you sure about Windows 7 will be full releases sometimes on August 1, 2009, am I correct? When the beta testing will be completely done? I will wait to see if I can hear any more new information from MS. I will let you know soon as possible. I should to have being patience for awhile. So otherwise, I won't able downloading Windows 7 beta for this time.

rob2507 Jan 15, 2009 11:39 am

You can extend the trial period from 30 to 120 days...instructions here.

sbm12 Jan 15, 2009 1:16 pm


Originally Posted by N830MH (Post 11078508)
Are you sure about Windows 7 will be full releases sometimes on August 1, 2009, am I correct? When the beta testing will be completely done? I will wait to see if I can hear any more new information from MS. I will let you know soon as possible. I should to have being patience for awhile. So otherwise, I won't able downloading Windows 7 beta for this time.

No, the full version will not be available in August. But this beta will time bomb then and no longer function.

allset2travel Jan 15, 2009 1:25 pm

Has anyone run LR2, Ps CS3 or PsCS4? What's your impression of performance and its handling of large files?
I plan to wait till full version is released.


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