Hi vistal1, I’m Ron from the Windows Outreach Team. Thought I’d just pop on for a sec and drop off a link that might help those who have installed the Beta. You’re right on one front; Windows 7 is a Beta and therefore shouldn’t be run as if it’s a publicly-released OS. There will be bugs and issues to address – that’s what a Beta is for. Without Beta testers out there using the OS as they do every day, Microsoft wouldn’t be able to make the tweaks needed for a market-ready product. The best advice I can give people running the Beta is that they follow the guidelines for backing up their systems and make sure they read, understand and follow the directions from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows... I know your question wasn’t much of a question that needed an answer, but I hope this helps anyone else out. Cheers, Ron Windows Outreach Team
I installed it (actually using it now) because I work in computer/software support, and it s a wonderful thing to be ahead of your clients as far as new operating systems and technology go. I also run it and provide feedback so that, before the release date, they can iron out any issues with the operating system before it goes to market, producing a better product for the actual end users. it was an excellent strategy for microsoft to offer a public beta, and I believe this will be the best product ever released by them. People that are skewed to not liking it without even seeing it should not be running it anyway, as they are not considered proper testing partners. It s actually quite stable, and worked with everything I have thrown at it so far (also boots up in 18 seconds from SSD)
Don t be so paranoid. I installed it on Microsoft Virtualpc 2007sp1 and everything is fine. Besides with virtual machine if something goes wrong, then all you have to do is delete it. It doesn t harm the host system at all. And Win7 is pretty cool, stable, faster and better then Vista. Though I couldn t play any games on it because Vm only allowed me 1gig of memory, I can t wait for the final release. I m sold on it.
I made the mistake of installing it. All it did was crash and freeze. To answer your question though, people are using it just to try new things. For a techie such as I, its like standing out there at midnight for that movie release. Hope that makes sense, and i do completely agree with your post.
Windows 7 is the next version of the Windows Client operating system. Designed based on your feedback, it will make everyday tasks faster and easier, make your PC work the way you want it to, and make new things possible. Cathy
People are installing it because they want to see how it is amp; who cares its there computer there gonna screw up. So it don t matter.
Because even though its a beta, its still better than the pos that is windows vista(go effin figure).
I m not. And will never install it. Period. I have Linux and Open Office amp; Firefox, why in the world would I need Windows 7? Nevermind that it s a Beta or testing version, even if they have the Alpha or so-called quot;final versionquot;, I still won t install it. Why? So I can mess up my computer? Hell no. Who the L gave me a thumbs down?
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