ZOMG Windows 7 is awesome!!!

[Viva]

Are you tired of the windows 7 threads?

Am I the only one getting sick of these threads?

[monsterstack]

I'm going to take all of the comments about how awesome Windows 7 is, transmogrify them to look like comments about how great Linux is, and then I will go to Windows Help Forums and post them. What sort of reaction do you think I'll get?

[kellemes]

The amount of Windows-threads shows the importance of Windows for the Linux-community. It seems the success of Linux for the desktop highly depends on the quality of Windows.

[Tipped OuT]

Am I the only one getting sick of these threads?

No, me too *sigh*.

[fatality_uk]

Not really, it just washes over me usually.

[Kingsley]

I find them useful for getting a feel of how the pre-releases are without actually having to download and install the OS. These threads wouldn't be as much of an annoyance if the mods hadn't deleted Other OS Talk.

[monsterstack]

I'd like to see more substance to the Windows 7 evangelism posts. I mean, if you think it's so fine, at least try to tell us why; how many people on a Linux forum are just going to think, "Well some random guy said it's awesome, so I'll just go right ahead and switch operating systems."?

[evermooingcow]

I love reading Windows threads..as long as its Windows bashing.

Isn't this an entire forum dedicated to Linux? Unlike generic forums I would think that Windows bashing should be allowed and encouraged here for community entertainment but I guess enough people think otherwise..

[k2t0f12d]

What!? Wanting to talk about GNU+Linux in a GNU+Linux forum? Surely not, we will have endless trolls about Windows!

:popcorn:

[monsterstack]

I love reading Windows threads..as long as its Windows bashing.

Isn't this an entire forum dedicated to Linux? Unlike generic forums I would think that Windows bashing should be allowed and encouraged here for community entertainment but I guess enough people think otherwise..

Have you not noticed. Windows-bashing happens all over these forums. The only thing is that when it does a bunch of Windows-users will come along and defend their choice of OS. It usually works like this:

Ha ha Windows users can't Compiz!
I don't need stupid wobbly windows.

Ha ha Windows users can't repositories!
That's a bug, not a feature.

Ha ha Windows users can't anti-virus!
I have used Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6 without anti-virus or a firewall for eight years and I've never had a virus!

Ha ha Windows users can't community-developed application!
No but I can use professional enterprise-ready business pro poweruser mission-critical application x, y and z.

Ha ha Windows users can't never defrag!
But the ext filesystem has fragmentation too! How about the applications you'll need to defragment an ext drive every ten years? They don't exist.

Ha ha Windows users can't Genuine Advantage!
I pay for all my stuff. You're all freetards.

Then Linux users disagree, and then there is an argument.

[Tipped OuT]

Have you not noticed. Windows-bashing happens all over these forums. The only thing is that when it does a bunch of Windows-users will come along and defend their choice of OS. It usually works like this:

Ha ha Windows users can't Compiz!
I don't need stupid wobbly windows.

Ha ha Windows users can't repositories!
That's a bug, not a feature.

Ha ha Windows users can't anti-virus!
I have used Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6 without anti-virus or a firewall for eight years and I've never had a virus!

Ha ha Windows users can't community-developed application!
No but I can use professional enterprise-ready business pro poweruser mission-critical application x, y and z.

Ha ha Windows users can't never defrag!
But the ext filesystem has fragmentation too! How about the applications you'll need to defragment an ext drive every ten years? They don't exist.

Ha ha Windows users can't Genuine Advantage!
I pay for all my stuff. You're all freetards.

Then Linux users disagree, and then there is an argument.

And then a big bad moderator steps in, and the thread is closed. ;)

[ctrlmd]

I'm tired comparing windows , linux , mac with each other

everyone trying to prove their operating system is the best thing ever
and the rest is garbage

they just can't enjoy what they have without bothering others

[SpriteSODA]

This OS war is childish.
I really hope Win7 turn out to be awesome, it will contribute to the entire branch and I don't mind Microsoft making money as long as the products are worth it.

[lovinglinux]

I answered yes, despite the fact that I have created a thread entitled "What are you going to do with Windows 7 RC? (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7234515)" 3 weeks ago. Why? Because I don't mind discussing about the qualities/defects of other OS or how users pretend to use it and why, but I do pull my hair off when someone post those threads without using the freaking search tool first.

[Giant Speck]

Starting a thread that complains about the number of Windows 7 threads certainly will not result in a decrease in Windows 7 threads. In fact, this very thread just increased that number by one.

As long as they end up in Recurring Discussions, who really cares?

[TheNosh]

it's certainly getting old. the RC is great for what i use it for (games, which would not run on vista or wine)
and i'll probably buy it to continue using for that purpose, but for everything else i use linux.
(there's a reason windows is only 30Gb of my 160Gb hard drive)

and this would be all fine and dandy to discuss if there weren't 10 new threads for it each day, cause thats where it starts getting annoying

[billgoldberg]

Are you tired of the windows 7 threads?

Am I the only one getting sick of these threads?

Nope.

[Sand & Mercury]

Well, I'm a little tired yeah, but that's why we have this:

http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=302

[NFblaze]

I'm going to take all of the comments about how awesome Windows 7 is, transmogrify them to look like comments about how great Linux is, and then I will go to Windows Help Forums and post them. What sort of reaction do you think I'll get?

That'd be pretty awesome.

Anyway I wonder if MS has paid like an advert company to promote 7 everywhere and smear the competition.

As I've notice on the popular social news sites I frequent MS advocacy has rocketed, to the point that you recieve demerits for stating facts about other OSes in comparison to Win.

[Giant Speck]

I'm going to take all of the comments about how awesome Windows 7 is, transmogrify them to look like comments about how great Linux is, and then I will go to Windows Help Forums and post them. What sort of reaction do you think I'll get?

I just noticed this post.

Why exactly would you want to do that? You know you're probably not going to get a positive response. What's nice about these forums is that people don't go batshit crazy when someone mutters anything positive about Windows.

[3rdalbum]

People are so used to Windows XP being so obsolete and Vista being slow, that when Microsoft develops a modern, reasonably-fast operating system it takes everyone by surprise. Windows 7 is not really that great, it's just better than what we'd expect from Microsoft.

It's like when people have been using Windows all their life and they see a Macintosh, they think "Wow, this is an awesome operating system!". It's not, they're just used to the mediocrity of Windows. Everything is comparitive.

[Viva]

Nope.

No for what?;)

[Viva]

People are so used to Windows XP being so obsolete and Vista being slow, that when Microsoft develops a modern, reasonably-fast operating system it takes everyone by surprise. Windows 7 is not really that great, it's just better than what we'd expect from Microsoft.

It's like when people have been using Windows all their life and they see a Macintosh, they think "Wow, this is an awesome operating system!". It's not, they're just used to the mediocrity of Windows. Everything is comparitive.

That is about right.

[koshatnik]

I'd like to see more substance to the Windows 7 evangelism posts. I mean, if you think it's so fine, at least try to tell us why; how many people on a Linux forum are just going to think, "Well some random guy said it's awesome, so I'll just go right ahead and switch operating systems."?

Maybe I've taken a stupid pill or am missing something important, but don't people switch OS's beacuse of the applications they need to run and not the inherent qualities of the OS itself?

[Tipped OuT]

Maybe I've taken a stupid pill or am missing something important, but don't people switch OS's beacuse of the applications they need to run and not the inherent qualities of the OS itself?

That and for it's GUI. :)

[monsterstack]

Maybe I've taken a stupid pill or am missing something important, but don't people switch OS's beacuse of the applications they need to run and not the inherent qualities of the OS itself?

I suspect this how most people choose their OS. Personally, though, I switched because I thought the idea of a community-built operating system was insanely awesome and the way forward. I found alternatives to my favourite applications and put up with the things Linux couldn't do.

[pwnst*r]

Are you tired of the windows 7 threads?

Am I the only one getting sick of these threads?

just as much as i am tired of the bashing threads.


point?

[pwnst*r]

I love reading Windows threads..as long as its Windows bashing.



typical.

[Chame_Wizard]

Winblows?What the heck is that?:lolflag:

[pwnst*r]

Winblows?What the heck is that?:lolflag:

omg. the comedy. make it stop.

[SomeGuyDude]

I'd like to see more substance to the Windows 7 evangelism posts. I mean, if you think it's so fine, at least try to tell us why; how many people on a Linux forum are just going to think, "Well some random guy said it's awesome, so I'll just go right ahead and switch operating systems."?

Yes, because the posts about how bad "Micro$haft Winblows" sucks are always sooooooo eloquent.

[monsterstack]

I just noticed this post.

Why exactly would you want to do that? You know you're probably not going to get a positive response. What's nice about these forums is that people don't go batshit crazy when someone mutters anything positive about Windows.

Your sarcasm meter was a little off, there. Sorry old chap. I actually think that hating Windows is not a prerequisite for being on these forums, and that it's a good thing.

Yes, because the posts about how bad "Micro$haft Winblows" sucks are always sooooooo eloquent.

Ignoratio elenchi.

[NightwishFan]

I more dislike Windows users than Windows itself. It rubs me the wrong way when I see people that pirate expensive Adobe products, or games and then complain that Linux is useless and has none of those. Neither would they if they obeyed the law. It is made so easy to pirate software.

However, if it were made more difficult to pirate software, it would still happen, just the paying end users would suffer.

Hopefully Windows 7 actually works. However I will never forgive Microsoft for Xp and the Xbox360, not to mention the Zune.

[pwnst*r]

I more dislike Windows users than Windows itself. It rubs me the wrong way when I see people that pirate expensive Adobe products, or games and then complain that Linux is useless and has none of those. Neither would they if they obeyed the law. It is made so easy to pirate software.



so *nix users pirating tons of music (no, it's NOT legal in all countries), is no different?

[sydbat]

Zomg!!!1!!. the comedy. make it stop.1337!!11!!There...I fixed it for you...

[monsterstack]

so *nix users pirating tons of music (no, it's NOT legal in all countries), is no different?

Uh, no. How is that even relevant?

[pwnst*r]

Uh, no. How is that even relevant?

to nightwish's post. pirating is pirating. it's relevant.

[pwnst*r]

There...I fixed it for you...

no, i typed it correctly the first time. thanks for playing though.

[rookcifer]

Yes, because the posts about how bad "Micro$haft Winblows" sucks are always sooooooo eloquent.

But the difference is, all of us here have had extensive experience with Windows (I have 15 years worth). Most of these "zOMG Windows 7 Rules" people are novices with Linux. I wouldn't doubt some of these posts are from people who have never used Linux.

Now, if these "I love Windows 7" people can install Gentoo from a stage1 without a manual, then I might listen to them. Otherwise, nope. The weird thing is, you never see real Linux geeks praise Windows. That's because they know how much more power and freedom Linux gives the user.

In the meantime, I am more than happy to say "Micro$haft Windoze" all I want because I know both OS's pretty well.

[Viva]

I think most of these new windows apologists are relatively new linux users who only installed ubuntu after watching a youtube video with all the compiz effects.

[pwnst*r]

I think most of these new windows apologists are relatively new linux users who only installed ubuntu after watching a youtube video with all the compiz effects.

that's it!!!!

[Superkoop]

I more dislike Windows users than Windows itself. It rubs me the wrong way when I see people that pirate expensive Adobe products, or games and then complain that Linux is useless and has none of those. Neither would they if they obeyed the law. It is made so easy to pirate software.


so *nix users pirating tons of music (no, it's NOT legal in all countries), is no different?

You can't presume all *nix users pirate music though, just as you can't presume all Windows users pirate software.

Back to topic: I am tired of the threads about Win7; sure it's great I hear, but I'm not jumping on the bandwagon. I have Linux and I'm happy with it, I was unhappy with Windows; I still don't see a reason to go back to Windows (even if I did, I don't have the money to buy Win7).

[pwnst*r]

You can't presume all *nix users pirate music though, just as you can't presume all Windows users pirate software.



i never said that.

[Keithhed]

I think most of these new windows apologists are relatively new linux users who only installed ubuntu after watching a youtube video with all the compiz effects.

Thats kind of funny, as I saw compiz well after I had already switched completely to linux. It does seem like a lame reason to change OS. Those people can't be helped by reason, as they just jump ship as often as something new comes available.

As far as the software goes, I checked out the RC and it seems ok. I prefer not using Windows so I won't be installing it on a permanent basis.

[koshatnik]

I think we've all arrived at a very special place now.

[monsterstack]

I think we've all arrived at a very special place now.

There are only two ways to troll this statement.


I don't like special places because by the very nature of being special they become exclusive. What greater barrier is there to open source? Macro$haft have forced their special places on to the world for years. Where do you want to go today indeed. Wake up, sheeple.
I don't like special places because by the very nature of being open source they become unattractive to businesses. What greater barrier is there to an enterprise? Microsoft have provided users with mission-critical OSes for years. Linux just isn't ready for prime time. Wake up, sheeple.

[tubezninja]

But the difference is, all of us here have had extensive experience with Windows (I have 15 years worth). Most of these "zOMG Windows 7 Rules" people are novices with Linux.

For someone to say that they like Windows does not require them to be familiar with another operating system. The point is that it works for them, and that's why they like it.


Now, if these "I love Windows 7" people can install Gentoo from a stage1 without a manual,

That's the other issue: With Windows, you don't *have* to go through a gentoo-like setup. And to them, that's kinda why it "rules."

[TheLastDodo]

No, I'm not... mostly because I can simply skip reading them. That said, Windows 7 is massively overhyped. It's basically Vista with saner defaults, a few useful new features and a ton of bugs taken out. From the little I've used it, it seems to be a decent system, but not without its flaws and certainly not deserving of the rave reviews it's been getting from so many netizens.

[Ptero-4]

I love reading Windows threads..as long as its Windows bashing.

Isn't this an entire forum dedicated to Linux? Unlike generic forums I would think that Windows bashing should be allowed and encouraged here for community entertainment but I guess enough people think otherwise..

+1

But the difference is, all of us here have had extensive experience with Windows (I have 15 years worth). Most of these "zOMG Windows 7 Rules" people are novices with Linux. I wouldn't doubt some of these posts are from people who have never used Linux.

Now, if these "I love Windows 7" people can install Gentoo from a stage1 without a manual, then I might listen to them. Otherwise, nope. The weird thing is, you never see real Linux geeks praise Windows. That's because they know how much more power and freedom Linux gives the user.

In the meantime, I am more than happy to say "Micro$haft Windoze" all I want because I know both OS's pretty well.

I do that a lot too.

No, I'm not... mostly because I can simply skip reading them. That said, Windows 7 is massively overhyped. It's basically Vista with saner defaults, a few useful new features and a ton of bugs taken out. From the little I've used it, it seems to be a decent system, but not without its flaws and certainly not deserving of the rave reviews it's been getting from so many netizens.

And a few things removed too.

[Giant Speck]

I think most of these new windows apologists are relatively new linux users who only installed ubuntu after watching a youtube video with all the compiz effects.

Liking Windows makes you an apologist? I didn't know that. :roll:

[H2SO_four]

apology accepted :)

[gnomeuser]

I think most of these new windows apologists are relatively new linux users who only installed ubuntu after watching a youtube video with all the compiz effects.


Interesting because I have been using Linux for over a decade, I am an active contributor. I am just about fed up with Linux though especially because of new convertees who do nothing but spreading unproductive hatred of Microsoft which ends up hurting Linux. As well as the amount of new users who actively refuse to be informed and fight against defining a proper platform which is what we need to go forward and provide a real alternative because they think it violates their freedom.

I actually like Windows 7, I tested the RC and it's very nice. I don't see the point in hating on it. I also don't see the point in basically demanding that we are opposed to Windows just because we are Linux users. We should be happy that Microsoft bring their best to the arena, lots of people will be using it and people deserve superior software - and besides it is much more fun competing when the competition are actually trying.

[rookcifer]

Interesting because I have been using Linux for over a decade, I am an active contributor. I am just about fed up with Linux though especially because of new convertees who do nothing but spreading unproductive hatred of Microsoft which ends up hurting Linux.

And how do these pestilent "I love Windows 7" trolls help Linux? Answer me that.

[spamsandwich]

Just wondering. Does Windows 7 now have an bigger egg timer with more sand?

[keplerspeed]

Everyone will rave about win 7 until they have to pay for it.....

[gnomeuser]

And how do these pestilent "I love Windows 7" trolls help Linux? Answer me that.

Often they point out features we can use, places we can innovate. They examine the competition and come back to tell us what they like, we may take that information and examine why they like these parts, figure out how to incorporate them or make them better, change the way we do things if it makes sense.

[rookcifer]

Often they point out features we can use, places we can innovate. They examine the competition and come back to tell us what they like, we may take that information and examine why they like these parts, figure out how to incorporate them or make them better, change the way we do things if it makes sense.

Ok, fair enough. But do you think if I went to a Windows forum and said "Here's what I like about Linux" that I would be tolerated? No, I would be banned.

[TheNosh]

Ok, fair enough. But do you think if I went to a Windows forum and said "Here's what I like about Linux" that I would be tolerated? No, I would be banned.

and that is why we have better community support: we have a nicer community than that (or at least for the most part we try to)

[JessicaD]

The Last Dodo,
Windows 7 does offer many great features to users of all operating systems. To learn more about some of the great features that are included with 7, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
Jessica
Microsoft TechNet / Springboard
v-jedeen@microsoft.com

[monsterstack]

The Last Dodo,
Windows 7 does offer many great features to users of all operating systems. To learn more about some of the great features that are included with 7, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
Jessica
Microsoft TechNet / Springboard
v-jedeen@microsoft.com

Interesting. What benefits will Windows 7 bring me as an Ubuntu user?

[CJ Master]

Everyone will rave about win 7 until they have to pay for it.....

Do you honestly believe 3/4ths of these users will pay for it?

They'll "get" it all right.

[monsterstack]

Do you honestly believe 3/4ths of these users will pay for it?

They'll "get" it all right.

99% of people in Asia won't pay a penny for it. Here in the west, I suspect most will obtain Windows 7 when they come to buy a new computer. The only people that will actually buy Windows will be 50% of users on this forum, apparently.

[prvteprts]

The Last Dodo,
Windows 7 does offer many great features to users of all operating systems. To learn more about some of the great features that are included with 7, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
Jessica
Microsoft TechNet / Springboard
v-jedeen@microsoft.com

v-jedeen@microsoft.com? Ummm. Last time I checked, this was a Ubuntu Forum. And how does "7" offer many great features to users of ALL operating systems exactly?

[NightwishFan]

so *nix users pirating tons of music (no, it's NOT legal in all countries), is no different?

Yes, it is. I am not talking about music or pirating music. Pirating 'software' hurts Linux or even just free software for Windows adoption. The lack of adoption means I cannot use a Linux desktop in a workplace or library, or will not get mainstream software support. Proprietary software is not bad, even on Linux, though I always prefer free software. An example is Starcraft2, which I would like to not have to use in Wine, and yet they ported it to MacOsX.

[mancha]

I would never go as far to say that an OS is awesome.

[C!oud]

The Last Dodo,
Windows 7 does offer many great features to users of all operating systems. To learn more about some of the great features that are included with 7, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
Jessica
Microsoft TechNet / Springboard
v-jedeen@microsoft.com

Isn't this called spam?

[gnomeuser]

Ok, fair enough. But do you think if I went to a Windows forum and said "Here's what I like about Linux" that I would be tolerated? No, I would be banned.

You are moving the goalpost (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_the_goalpost)

[Tipped OuT]

Interesting. What benefits will Windows 7 bring me as an Ubuntu user?

:lolflag: What's the difference if you're an Ubuntu user? It'll offer the same benefits, it's all up to you whether you'll be opened minded about it or just be ignorant. :p

[bakedbeans4life]

ZOMG Windows 7 is awesome!!!

Because "ZOMG" was not followed by "PiNK PoNiEz", I lost interest. Anybody else?

[Giant Speck]

ZOMG Windows 7 is awesome!!!

Because "ZOMG" was not followed by "PiNK PoNiEz", I lost interest. Anybody else?

Well, my first thought was "ZOMG! REcuRriNG dIscUSSioNs!!!" I already had little interest in the topic without needing to read the entire title.

[CJ Master]

Well, my first thought was "ZOMG! REcuRriNG dIscUSSioNs!!!" I already had little interest in the topic without needing to read the entire title.

Which explains why you bothered to visit, much less post in this thread. :p

[NightwishFan]

It is funny how KDE4 looks like Windows 7. Or perhaps it is Windows 7 that looks like KDE4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ID2CbtnKk&feature=fvst

[mancha]

It is funny how KDE4 looks like Windows 7. Or perhaps it is Windows 7 that looks like KDE4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ID2CbtnKk&feature=fvst


Sort of how Gnome looks like Mac or is that the other way round?

[gnomeuser]

It is funny how KDE4 looks like Windows 7. Or perhaps it is Windows 7 that looks like KDE4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ID2CbtnKk&feature=fvst

They might look slightly similar on the face but the level of polish and UI design put the two apart. When you work with them the experience is widely different.

Just because they both carry dark themes and the roughly same desktop layout does not make them the same. KDE4 is not even in the same league as Windows 7's incarnation of Aero.

[rookcifer]

KDE4 is not even in the same league as Windows 7's incarnation of Aero.

:lolflag:

[Ptero-4]

v-jedeen@microsoft.com? Ummm. Last time I checked, this was a Ubuntu Forum. And how does "7" offer many great features to users of ALL operating systems exactly?

Interesting. What benefits will Windows 7 bring me as an Ubuntu user?

Isn't this called spam?
She's not just spamming. I think she's trying to see who is "weak and corruptible".

[MikeTheC]

Alright, folks... I'm running Win7 on my box with all the thus-far latest updates for it. What's supposed to be so much better or different about it? It looks the same to me (apart from certain specific cosmetic changes). Nothing is running any differently than it did under Vista.

[Ptero-4]

The Last Dodo,
Windows 7 does offer many great features to users of all operating systems. To learn more about some of the great features that are included with 7, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
Jessica
Microsoft TechNet / Springboard
v-jedeen@microsoft.com
HOLY COW. A M$ SPY got into UF. I'm updating my anonimizer proxy system and have locked down my Hardware firewall.

[TheNosh]

Alright, folks... I'm running Win7 on my box with all the thus-far latest updates for it. What's supposed to be so much better or different about it? It looks the same to me (apart from certain specific cosmetic changes). Nothing is running any differently than it did under Vista.

It run's things like games on my laptop that never even came close to working under xp or vista.

[Viva]

Is it just me or have the windows 7 threads dried up completely?

[Jimleko211]

Well you brought up a thread from over a month and a half ago to say that, so I suppose yes.

[GepettoBR]

Why can't all the OSes just hug each other and get along? :(

[mdsmedia]

I suspect this how most people choose their OS. Personally, though, I switched because I thought the idea of a community-built operating system was insanely awesome and the way forward. I found alternatives to my favourite applications and put up with the things Linux couldn't do.
Couldn't have put it better myself.

[mdsmedia]

It run's things like games on my laptop that never even came close to working under xp or vista.
You have games (and things) which wouldn't work in XP or Vista but work on an OS which doesn't even exist yet?

[PatrickMoore]

i tried windows 7 and didnt think it was anything to write home about. i mean im not militantly against vista i thinks its mediocre. but windows 7 to me wasnt much more than vista on my computer. so to answer your question i am getting tired of the hype

[-=hazard=-]

Poll result's

Yes http://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar2-l.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar2.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar2-r.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/clear.gif 132 80.98% No http://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar3-l.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar3.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/images/polls/bar3-r.gifhttp://ubuntuforums.org/clear.gif 31 19.02%
Pls when does this poll finish and then the facts become true? lol

[GepettoBR]

i tried windows 7 and didnt think it was anything to write home about. i mean im not militantly against vista i thinks its mediocre. but windows 7 to me wasnt much more than vista on my computer. so to answer your question i am getting tired of the hype

I couldn't be bothered to keep Vista for more than a week before I upgraded back to XP. Windows 7 is like a functioning version of Vista, and it's a pretty good OS. I'm happy to consider Vista a commercial release of Window 7 Alpha, because that makes much more sense than the fiasco that actually happened.

[raymondh]

I don't know yet if it is indeed awesome (trying RC now).

I would like to see final before I make up my mind.

[-=hazard=-]

Vista or win 7 or win 77,,, remain windows.

[doorknob60]

I don't think there's too many threads about Windows 7, I haven't seen many at all recently. Actually I'll admit that I love Windows 7, but that's not gonna stop me from also loving and using Linux, is there anything wrong with using both?

[-=hazard=-]

I don't think there's too many threads about Windows 7, I haven't seen many at all recently. Actually I'll admit that I love Windows 7, but that's not gonna stop me from also loving and using Linux, is there anything wrong with using both?

No nothing wrong, apart that next year you have to buy it, 600 euro or dollars more or less I dont know, or you have to find out how to crack it, then you have to concern about the programs how to crack them or to buy them, and if you carck them you need to be sure there is no virus in the crack because then you get f***ed up your system, then depends if you work with it or you dont,,, there are several but's :D

-Edit-

I would say the best way is to be free, the best way is to use Linux.

[GepettoBR]

No nothing wrong, apart that next year you have to buy it, 600 euro or dollars more or less I dont know, or you have to find out how to crack it, then you have to concern about the programs how to crack them or to buy them, and if you carck them you need to be sure there is no virus in the crack because then you get f***ed up your system, then depends if you work with it or you dont,,, there are several but's :D

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I would say the best way is to be free, the best way is to use Linux.

You would say that, but you'd be speaking for yourself. Linux has deficiencies that Windows does not, the main ones being hardware and software compatibility. And all the finger-pointing aside regarding whose fault it is that drivers aren't released and apps aren't ported, in the end it comes down to what you think your money is worth. If you think the price of a Windows license is worth not having to find alternatives for your favorite software and not having to worry about the chipset in your webcam or wireless adapter, then by all means pay. If not, Linux is right over here.

I use both in a multi-boot environment (and I also have two virtual machines, running Windows XP and Crunchbang Linux, that I can access from any host OS), each to its own purposes, and I'm very happy with the combination. If I were to use only Windows or only Linux,I'd be annoyed at the shortcomings but powerless to fix them. By playing on the strong points of each OS, I get everything done efficiently - best of both worlds.

[TheNosh]

You have games (and things) which wouldn't work in XP or Vista but work on an OS which doesn't even exist yet?

i have the release candidate, or does that not count as existing? cause i must say, for something that "doesn't exist" it works pretty damn well.