Will you buy Windows 7?

[davo11]

hi
I was just wondering how many of you (if any) will go out and buy windows 7. Either on it's own or with a new system.

PS - if this is a recurring discussion sorry.

[JDShu]

Obviously there is no point in buying a copy now, but in addition, I plan to buy my future computer with Linux pre-installed.

[RiceMonster]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

[nisshh]

NONONONONONO! NO!

I wouldnt even install it if i got it for free.

Once more for good measure, NO!

[gnuvistawouldbecool]

Yes - if only because I don't like the idea of my main system for gaming having a pirated copy of it. Also, they actually seem to have reasonably earned the money, unlike Vista.

But it will be part of a built by me system, not an OEM one.

[davo11]

ricemonster how does that work?

just for the record, no i won't buy it - why spend £75+ on something you could get equivalent for free - linux/ubuntu

[RiceMonster]

ricemonster how does that work?

just for the record, no i won't buy it - why spend £75+ on something you could get equivalent for free - linux/ubuntu

Your school has to have a memebership for it to work.

[scratman]

Absolutely not. Ubuntu does everything that I want, why spend money on something that may do what I want, when I have something that does do what I want legally for free.

[davo11]

Yeah, I guessed that. I was just wondering do you get it given out for free or summat?

[mharrison]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

I said yes, because I can get it through my school, but I have to pay $29 for it. I got it for my wife because she won't use Ubuntu even though she always comments when I find a program to do some random task she thinks about on the computer and doesn't know how to do in Windows.

That, and I didn't play with the beta's at all so I am a bit curious as to what it functions like live instead of reading other peoples reports on it.

As for me though, I'm waiting for 9.10.

[oldsoundguy]

No, since I do not waste my time gaming and XP is sufficient to have on my Photography box to run all of the Adobe stuff and the other camera stuff that will not run on Linux (the Tiffen Filter program, for instance).

[MellonCollie]

Ya. The £45 pre-order price lured me in.

[ElSlunko]

Nope. Just processed a full event for my photography business in Ubuntu and see no issue with being able to continually do so. As far as gaming goes, well I just purchased a game that sorta works in Ubuntu, but may not for long. Oh well, I still have XP on a seperate drive in case Aion reinstates Game Gaurd.

[chrisjsmith]

Yes because my Partner Action Pack runs out after it comes out.

[pcybill]

I can't justify the expense, and really don't want to open the can of worms that go along with it <pun intended ;-)>

[Dragonbite]

I probably won't until it comes bundled in a new computer.

Download through MSDN though, may not be such a bad idea since our office is going to be moving to it eventually I'm sure.

[NightwishFan]

I will never purchase a proprietary kernel. Some software on top of it perhaps, but the core of my system shall be open source forevermore.

[sudoer541]

yes, because I want compatibility.

[Oak37]

Probably will eventually. Gaming and internet banking are the two reasons I keep a copy of XP. My bank is becoming more amenable to other OSes/web browsers and I don't game as much as I did so perhaps XP will fill the gap for quite some time yet.

[Firestem4]

I refuse to pay for it out of principle. Windows 7 should have been Vista SP2, not a fully fledged, $300 price tagged new OS. I don't care how good it is.

I have friends in MSDN and my company belongs to TechNet so I will more than likely collect a copy from one of those sources. But I will not pay them $300 for the 'Ultimate' experience (I am referring to more than just the ultimate-edition).

[khelben1979]

No, I see no reason to do this.

The next time I'm going for better hardware I will hopefully be able to enjoy the next version of Debian on it. This I'm looking forward to. :popcorn:

[nisshh]

Perhaps your just frustrated? Maybe you just tried the one thing that doesnt work in OOo?

[Dragonbite]

*deleted*

[NightwishFan]

Your post is wrought with needless and repetitive insults toward projects you do not understand. I will not tolerate an incorrect play-on-words insult to the release schedule of Ubuntu, which is a feature not a bug. Our "18th??" release stays alongside upstream projects such as GNOME, so we can get the latest stable software with time to work on them.

Many professional companies such as Sun and Google at times operate on Linux and even develop for it

We do not try to control and disrupt our users. There is no keycodes, and no activation. You will never need to pirate Ubuntu. If you are frustrated with our amateur software development, by all means, grace us with your expertise.

Edit: I state this from the perspective of a free software user, I am not affiliated with Canonical. (Just to clear that up)

[Jesus_Valdez]

Maybe, I have no real reason to do it other that have a better alternativa that Vista so if the price is reasonable I'll buy it.

No right now, in a few months more.

[MasterNetra]

This is goodbye, linux. As much as I wanted to stay with linux and Ubuntu I finally ran out of patience with the amateurish approach to software development I found almost everywhere I looked. Importantly for me, there is no comprehensive video application for 32-bit systems. Kdenlive was, perhaps, the best but it was seriously limited in the file formats it would deal with, and none of the other format conversion software packages could deal with a 16:9 aspect, even though virtually every video camera prodcued today uses it. When I tried to solve the problem with wine I found that none of the usual Windows video conversion software packages would run with it. In fact, even the copy of Internet Explorer that came with wine refused to run! And all this was happening on Ubuntu 9.04! Neither 9.04 nor wine are brand new programs; these problems should have been dealt with before the programs were released for general use.

The amount of tinkering and fiddling around just to get a normal response from ordinary software has become intolerable. There should not be any need to go to a command line to complete the simple installation of a common software application, yet almost every package required resorting to the command line to fix problems that should have been dealt with by the software developer. And Canonical should not be endorsing software like wine when not even the software that comes with it will function properly on Canonical's latest version of the OS.

I came to Ubuntu because I was disgusted with Vista and thought that the 17th or 18th version of Ubuntu linux might have sorted out the sort of basic problem I've found with almost every application I tried. Even the much-vaunted Open Office Word Processor could not keep track of the boundaries of a simple table from one editing session to the next. Good grief! These are basic and obvious problems! Yet, after all the years of software development that went into producing the packages I've tried the problems remain.

I've had enough. Good luck and goodbye, linux. Thankfully, when my copy of Windows 7 arrives for my desktop I can move my copy of XP to my laptop and be finished with software that doesn't even manage the most basic of software systems.

My Troll senses are tingling.

[MellonCollie]

This is goodbye, linux. As much as I wanted to stay with linux and Ubuntu I finally ran out of patience with the amateurish approach to software development I found almost everywhere I looked. Importantly for me, there is no comprehensive video application for 32-bit systems. Kdenlive was, perhaps, the best but it was seriously limited in the file formats it would deal with, and none of the other format conversion software packages could deal with a 16:9 aspect, even though virtually every video camera prodcued today uses it. When I tried to solve the problem with wine I found that none of the usual Windows video conversion software packages would run with it. In fact, even the copy of Internet Explorer that came with wine refused to run! And all this was happening on Ubuntu 9.04! Neither 9.04 nor wine are brand new programs; these problems should have been dealt with before the programs were released for general use.

The amount of tinkering and fiddling around just to get a normal response from ordinary software has become intolerable. There should not be any need to go to a command line to complete the simple installation of a common software application, yet almost every package required resorting to the command line to fix problems that should have been dealt with by the software developer. And Canonical should not be endorsing software like wine when not even the software that comes with it will function properly on Canonical's latest version of the OS.

I came to Ubuntu because I was disgusted with Vista and thought that the 17th or 18th version of Ubuntu linux might have sorted out the sort of basic problem I've found with almost every application I tried. Even the much-vaunted Open Office Word Processor could not keep track of the boundaries of a simple table from one editing session to the next. Good grief! These are basic and obvious problems! Yet, after all the years of software development that went into producing the packages I've tried the problems remain.

I've had enough. Good luck and goodbye, linux. Thankfully, when my copy of Windows 7 arrives for my desktop I can move my copy of XP to my laptop and be finished with software that doesn't even manage the most basic of software systems.

Cool story, bro.

[oldsoundguy]

My Troll senses are tingling.

Especially with only ONE post and RIFE with errors (FUD).
(sounds like an MS employee post!)

[doas777]

I'll prolly upgrade my xp dev/game box, and i will prolly have to get one for the kids sooner or later. For now they are fine with ubuntu, but I'm pretty sure educational and social pressures will eventually make borg of 'em.

[doas777]

Cool story, bro.


sometimes i just don't get memes.

this one is hyyylarious though.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/09/memes-strike-back-gerbils-gay-blood-elves-and-glenn-beck.ars

[andymorton]

I was considering buying Windows 7 a few months ago but now, since I've fully committed myself to Linux, I can't think of anything which it will offer that I can't get with Ubuntu. :)

[moster]

What is this nonsense? It seems that 30% will BUY WINDOWS and we know that in reality whole world have less LEGAL %. Now, we have in LINUX FORUM same or larger percentage. Bullsh...

[doas777]

What is this nonsense? It seems that 30% will BUY WINDOWS and we know that in reality whole world have less LEGAL %. Now, we have in LINUX FORUM same or larger percentage. Bullsh...


I think you'll find that that stat is assuming that the other 70% will come with new Pcs via OEM bundling.

[virusiidx]

I'll be purchasing. I've been running RC1 for a while now and I love it. Though I still still use Ubuntu as my main OS and Fedora as my server OS. I just like having options and not being limited. Plus, I play games too.

Windows 7 is such a great improvement. I also love how I didn't have to hunt down drivers. Just like Ubuntu. :P

[Mateo]

I'll be purchasing it, definitely.

[dnairb]

Simple answer: no.

Fuller answer: no. I have an OS that works, and does what I need, thank you.

[mikewhatever]

Could have searched for the previous polls on the same subject, it's been about 20, and now another one.:roll:

[Lightstar]

Last version I "bought" was XP, came with the old PC.. not I guess it was cheaper than buying it separately. Vista was always overpriced, I don't think I'll be buying windows 7 either.

[kavon89]

Already pre-ordered it ($30 college deal woo) and plan to single boot Windows 7 64-bit.

I actually have some things I can't do in Windows but can in Linux, so will be virtualizing an Ubuntu machine on it. ;D

[scottuss]

Wow, big shocker that on a Linux forum the majority of those asked said they wouldn't buy Windows 7.

Just for the record, I voted no too :P

[Mateo]

Already pre-ordered it ($30 college deal woo) and plan to single boot Windows 7 64-bit.

I actually have some things I can't do in Windows but can in Linux, so will be virtualizing an Ubuntu machine on it. ;D

that's what i do, works pretty smoothly.

[scragar]

A thousand times no, I gave up on windows when 1 XP install demanded more work each month repairing it than I spend maintaining 4 different linux installs each year.

I don't think anything shy of it being built into the computer and being impossible to remove could convince me to go back to running windows.

[BrokenKingpin]

I voted no. I do plan on getting a new laptop in the next few months, so I might get it inadvertently.

[Mobil1]

No way! :lolflag: Linux is awesome and I'd be amazed if everyone isn't using it in 50 years :)

Besides W7 is bound to come with loads of problems... remember when the MS people bought Vista only to discover their backed up XP files were incompatible.... #-o

[ViperChief]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

Just to piggy back, if your school doesn't have MSDNAA, but you have a .edu e-mail address, Microsoft is offering Home Premium and Pro for $30 to college students. That's what cemented my decision to go ahead and buy it now.

[doas777]

A thousand times no
vote early, vote often

[misfitpierce]

Nope

[hoppipolla]

No, for now Linux has got my full attention! If it wasn't for the latest developments such as KDE 4.3 and Kwin, Compiz and the friendliness of Ubuntu and Mint... I may have considered it o.O

[fela]

If I got a copy for free I'd install it on my Dad's table saw :P

I'd have to be barking to install a microsoft product on my computer. Let alone buy it.

[running_rabbit07]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

+1 Going to school pays off in more ways than one. I did the same thing.

[AlanRick]

Yes, I'll install dual-boot.

Ubuntu: Firefox + Open Office + Pidgin + Thunderbird
Windows: Picasa + Google Earth

Give's me a bit of fault-tolerance if either OS goes wrong, too.

[mr-woof]

I might actually, I'm using Windows 7 in work at the moment and it's very nice, much, much better than Vista. Not such a resource hog and they've added some nice features.

I dual boot at the moment, XP and Ubuntu 8.10. So as long as 7 and Ubuntu can dual boot and live together, it's a definite possibility in the future.

[running_rabbit07]

Yes, I'll install dual-boot.

Ubuntu: Firefox + Open Office + Pidgin
Windows: Picasa + Google Earth

Give's me a bit of fault-tolerance if either OS goes wrong, too.

You know Google Earth does install on Ubuntu, right?

[running_rabbit07]

I might actually, I'm using Windows 7 in work at the moment and it's very nice, much, much better than Vista. Not such a resource hog and they've added some nice features.

I dual boot at the moment, XP and Ubuntu 8.10. So as long as 7 and Ubuntu can dual boot and live together, it's a definite possibility in the future.

I had them both for a while and they did fine together. I dumped 7 when none of the programs need for college courses would work on it. Now I have XP Pro in a VBox for my school needs.

[semitone36]

Yes. I like to keep my friends close, and my enemies even closer :twisted:

[NoaHall]

You know Google Earth does install on Ubuntu, right?

As does picasa

[AlanRick]

You know Google Earth does install on Ubuntu, right?
Yes - but it freezes now and then or crashes the pc (picasa, too).

[running_rabbit07]

Yes - but it freezes now and then (picasa, too).

That bites. Haven't had that problem, yet.

[C!oud]

Will you buy Windows 7?

God no.

[Frak]

Technically, yes, but I get all Windows versions free anyhow. Legally.

[jrusso2]

I have not paid for Windows since Windows 98. I usually get them for free from Microsoft and I won't turn down a free one.

[dragos240]

What's the point? I love my linux computer.

[lyndaj70]

If I get a killer deal on a pre-installed computer I will, but the chances of it being hosed after I play a bit is high :P

Personally, this desktop (formerly known as Vista) is in good enough shape it should last a while however.

I currently intend for my next system to be a Mac, either the mini or a notebook. I wanna play with OS-X....:lolflag:

[lyndaj70]

I have not paid for Windows since Windows 98. I usually get them for free from Microsoft and I won't turn down a free one.

I wouldn't turn down a free version either - it would make a fun addition to the collection till it ticked me off lol! If you ever get an extra copy.. (hint! Hint!) j/k!

[BraedenNaylor]

Bought vista which has been sitting god knows where, not in use, they gave me a free W7 key. Had it installed, and I'm right back to Ubuntu Beta

[inobe]

no

i install windows for clients and force "them" to accept the EULA.

they accept it without reading it first :lolflag:

[chriskin]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

same reason

[Dragonbite]

I have not paid for Windows since Windows 98. I usually get them for free from Microsoft and I won't turn down a free one.

Same here. The last system I bought was in 2000, and since then I've gotten everything 2nd hand throw-aways and some of them have even come with the Windows XP installation CDs but still I haven't paid for them.

That's one of the great things about having and using Linux; I don't have to think about the OS when I get a hand-me-down, I know I can use Linux legally and without fuss.

[Bachstelze]

No, because I can get a copy for free from my school through MSNDAA

This.

[andras artois]

I wouldn't say I'd buy it....

[pwnst*r]

my newest laptop will get the free upgrade and i plan on purchasing ultimate for my gaming pc.

[pwnst*r]

I wouldn't say I'd buy it....

man, you're so cool

[kgas]

No. IMHO there is no need for such a poll in Ubuntu Forum. :)

Sorry for the spelling. corrected. ;)

[Sean Moran]

Meh...

Good night and Sweet dreams ...

[pwnst*r]

No. IMHO there is no need for such a pole in Ubuntu Forum. :)

good thing it's not a pole.

[peakshysteria]

hi
I was just wondering how many of you (if any) will go out and buy windows 7. Either on it's own or with a new system.

PS - if this is a recurring discussion sorry.

Hahahahaha :lolflag:

[Dragonbite]

No. IMHO there is no need for such a pole in Ubuntu Forum. :)

There's Pole Dancing in the UbuntuForums?!!:twisted: Hot Dang!

Or do you mean a Polish forum?

(I hope you didn't mean "poll", now I'm dissapointed...)

:)

[Groucho Marxist]

For fellow comic book fans, I consider it a "Crisis of Infinite Vistas" :D

[moster]

I guess it is all still good until poll like this starts to occur.

What are YOU think about windows 7?

1. pwn
2. own
3. awesome

[Bachstelze]

I guess it is all still good until poll like this starts to occur.

What are YOU think about windows 7?

1. pwn
2. own
3. awesome

Delivered. (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1280614)

[chrisjsmith]

There is nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition (that QuakeLive works properly on ;-) )

[moster]

Delivered. (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1280614)

My... faith in ubuntu forum staff is so shake up, that it will NEVER come back on same level as before.

[SirBismuth]

I won't be buying Windows 7, my next PC is going to be an Ubuntu-only machine.

If my employer gets it, then I might be using it, although dual-booting with Ubuntu, as I do now with XP.

SB

[Bachstelze]

My... faith in ubuntu forum staff is so shake up, that it will NEVER come back on same level as before.

I think I'm gonna cry.

[NightwishFan]

Do not feel bad. Have a cup of coffee, and get out and face the world!

I like how in Windows 7 instead of making the notifications not bother you, they give you a choice on how often they bother you. :P

Go Mark S. and your click through-y power!

[Bachstelze]

Do not feel bad. Have a cup of coffee, and get out and face the world!

No :( I don't wanna, there are lots of scary people there. moster doesn't love me anymore, I might as well die!

[koleoptero]

Back on topic :P

I would buy w7 if I had a reasonable computer for gaming. But since I don't, I would rather stay with ubuntu and buy a console like an xbox360 for gaming. It's a much cheaper solution.

[moster]

No :( I don't wanna, there are lots of scary people there. moster doesn't love me anymore, I might as well die!

Do not think I will comfort you. Playing on sensitive card. Like, it is not that bad... Everything is like before, all flowers and butterflies. No, no...

Damage is done beyond repair!

[random turnip]

Not intentionally.
I'll probably stick with Vista actually until the insane price comes down.

Besides, i haven't used Windows at all i a long time, so it would be a waste.

[halovivek]

I dont buy :) but i will give a try from my friend system

[kgas]

After reading this thread, I was curious to see what is special in Windows 7 and saw one video in cnet with 5 special additions like psr.exe, powershell, burners etc. All these are already in Linux.
I want to know is there a way to start an application from command line in w7? (This post is not to create a flame war, Sorry if any one feels so)

[Regenweald]

I bit away from the general tone of the thread, but win7 looks like a product that i won't have to feel guilty installing on a customers machine. Faster, prettier, can totally remove IE and put on a proper browser, remove cruft without crippling the system.... Windows will always be virusland but 7 looks to be an ok product.

[Bachstelze]

After reading this thread, I was curious to see what is special in Windows 7 and saw one video in cnet with 5 special additions like psr.exe, powershell, burners etc. All these are already in Linux.
I want to know is there a way to start an application from command line in w7? (This post is not to create a flame war, Sorry if any one feels so)

Are you serious? Of course you can run exe files from the command-line, and that's not something new in 7...

[Lemmy's Wart]

Most people will either pirate Windows 7 or get it with a new PC/Laptop/Netbook etc.

What intrigues me are those people that went out of their way to buy a retail or oem version of Windows Vista. Will these people now do the same with Windows 7?

If this is so then this maybe one of those rare occasions I give kudos to Microsoft. They made people pay twice for something they should have been given from the start.

It was one of this group of people that gave me an oem copy of Vista Ultimate for help installing a retail version of XP. He says Windows 7 will be the release that will convert even the last XP holdout (me) to upgrade. Who knows, maybe another freebie will come my way.

[eric.proctor]

I've got a free copy of Ultimate coming from the HouseParty thing and a free copy of Professional from the Launch Party in Boston. I won't likely buy one beyond those if I even need those.

[carnagex420x]

Got free Win7 from a buddys Technet subscription. I would have been pretty disapointed if I had bought it. Only switched for future DX10 gaming and 64 bit. There are so many ways to get free Win7, there is no need to buy it.

[carnagex420x]

Are you serious? Of course you can run exe files from the command-line, and that's not something new in 7...

LMAO you have only been able to run .exes from the command line in Windows since if was called DOS!

[Quadzilla63]

Since I can get a new copy of it for $20.00 I'll go ahead and get it just to see what all the fuss is about. It will NOT become my primary OS though.

[sudoer541]

Anyone know how to get windows 7 free and legally?

[RiceMonster]

Anyone know how to get windows 7 free and legally?

Ask someone to buy it for you

[chrisjsmith]

Anyone know how to get windows 7 free and legally?

a) download trial version with a different email address every time. reinstall it every 60 days when the trial runs out.

b) go and work for a company with an MSDN subscription and use an MSDN copy for "technical evaluation"

c) buy a new pc with it already on.

[sudoer541]

Ask someone to buy it for you

thats not legal.
How about if someone from MSDN/technet shares it with me. is that legal?

[mamamia88]

when i save enough for the gaming pc i've always wanted

[RiceMonster]

thats not legal.

Giving presents is now illegal?

[JDShu]

Giving presents is now illegal?

Yeah its illegal, something in the EULA- when you buy it, Microsoft only gives you specifically, the right to use it.

[oldsoundguy]

Giving presents?

Hell, I get all my Adobe programs for free .. I simply fix a computer or two every six months or so for a friend that runs a moderately sized graphics arts shop. (mostly a house cleaning) He pays me by giving me access to his CORPORATE license. No cash changes hands and I get thousands of dollars worth of free Adobe programs every year!

I could get Win7 from him also on the same deal, but why?
I run an XP machine for the Adobe programs .. never take it on line except for updates (Adobe and security) and to BOINC. The box works fine and no need to update a bunch of hardware to be able to run Win7.

[sudoer541]

Giving presents is now illegal?

LoL no but if someone buys windows 7 he must be able to use it as well. The MS EULA does allow two or more people using the same OS with same product keys.
I already work and yes I can afford it, but why pay the full price. it would be cool if I could get it for free and legally!:)
I already have the beta with a legit product key, but I guess it wont work right?
It would be cool if technet had invites or if it could allow you to share the software that you are using. ohh well, I guess I have to buy the home premium version ($300~)

[Johnny_Lifeson]

Not a chance. I've been Microsoft Free here for years and don't see a change in the future.

It's funny how short lived Vista seemed to be..

Keep up the good work and Freedom to all !!!!:)

[Shibblet]

I won't ever "BUY" an Operating System again. If it comes with my computer then, I'll have it.

I guess though, that kind of is buying....

I won't buy the OS by itself.

[Supersquirrel]

I am not getting windows 7. Ever since getting my mac i will never go back to a pc. But i still run ubuntu in a VM. But i love mac os x.

[afroman10496]

I'm anticipating Ubuntu 9.10. Just got the beta today... oh yeah it came out only 2 days before my 13th birthday!

Back to the point, NOPE!:popcorn:

[markharding557]

you may get a more accurate result if you asked "will you use wi7 as opposed to will you buy win7"

[moster]

Anyone know how to get windows 7 free and legally?

There is legal was to prolong activation for 120 days. It is very simple and you do not need to use any patches or anything just type something is terminal every 30 days. It is called rearm.

[Frak]

Yeah its illegal, something in the EULA- when you buy it, Microsoft only gives you specifically, the right to use it.
Nope. You can't register it and then give it to somebody else. I can buy Windows for whoever I want, and Microsoft can't stop me.

[starcannon]

It is not an I/O descision; there is also the middle place, the "if I need it decision"; so, I did not vote.