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Are you getting Windows 7?

Discussion in 'Computer Talk' started by aimeeandbeatles, Sep 28, 2009.

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Are you getting Windows 7?

  1. I already have it preordered!

    15 vote(s)
    21.1%

  2. Yes, soon.

    11 vote(s)
    15.5%

  3. Yes, eventually.

    9 vote(s)
    12.7%

  4. Maybe eventually.

    14 vote(s)
    19.7%

  5. When I get my next computer.

    7 vote(s)
    9.9%

  6. Depends on another person (e.g. parents)

    1 vote(s)
    1.4%

  7. Nope!

    4 vote(s)
    5.6%

  8. I don't use Windows.

    8 vote(s)
    11.3%

  9. I don't use a computer.

    2 vote(s)
    2.8%

  10. Thread needs more Petty

    0 vote(s)
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  1. aimeeandbeatles

    aimeeandbeatles watermelon

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    One of the main problems for me is the money part. If I have to fight with mom to let me buy a $30 card reader for my camera (the only one I could find around town), I don't want to think about over a hundred for an OS. When I already got a working one.
     
    aimeeandbeatles, Oct 11, 2009
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  2. Quackers

    Quackers The Frog

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    Has anyone got it yet?

    If so, is it good? Buggy or what?
     
    Quackers, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. Zelig

    Zelig Beep Boop

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    I've been running it for a couple months. It's good, like Vista.
     
    Zelig, Oct 24, 2009
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  4. Genocidicbunny

    Genocidicbunny Bug squasher

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    Been running beta for a while, and got RTM when it was released. I see no point to buy a full version right now, especialyl since I still have a couple of years of MSDN access.
     
    Genocidicbunny, Oct 24, 2009
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  5. IamJohn

    IamJohn (was)?

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    MSDN should get you a full version of win7 with a key anyway, so it shouldn't matter...
     
    IamJohn, Oct 25, 2009
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  6. Genocidicbunny

    Genocidicbunny Bug squasher

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    Exactly. I dont want to mess with my windows install right now, so im just sticking with what I have. Once I get an SSD (hoping for some black friday deals) Ill probably grad the full key.
     
    Genocidicbunny, Oct 25, 2009
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  7. Evie

    Evie Pronounced like Eevee

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    Been on the beta for months, and purchased my copy of 7 Pro (Student email FTW!) on the day it was released.
     
    Evie, Oct 26, 2009
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  8. Imperialmajesty

    Imperialmajesty Emperor

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    Eventually, but it might be years from now.
     
    Imperialmajesty, Oct 29, 2009
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  9. Mike Hussey

    Mike Hussey Cricketer

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    Probably be buying the upgrade version for $50, unless a cheaper offer comes around.
     
    Mike Hussey, Oct 29, 2009
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  10. candle86

    candle86 Prince

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    already using Windows 7 Ultimate got it on release
     
    candle86, Oct 29, 2009
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  11. damunzy

    damunzy recovering former mod Retired Moderator

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    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (& 64-bit) through college (MSDNAA). 2 different keys.
     
    damunzy, Oct 31, 2009
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  12. Fëanor

    Fëanor Chieftain

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    Picked "When I get my next computer". To be precise i'll go to Windows 7 when i'll upgrade my HDD's and would have/might as well clean install a new OS.
     
    Fëanor, Nov 1, 2009
    #52
  13. alwise17

    alwise17 Chieftain

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    XP all the way!!! :D
     
    alwise17, Nov 3, 2009
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  14. Till

    Till Adventurer

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    I'll upgrade to a 64 bit Linux distro from my current XP installation. I don't currently plan to get Windows7.
     
    Till, Nov 3, 2009
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  15. tom123

    tom123 Warlord

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    I have Windows 7 Professional on my laptop from the £30 student offer, I will be putting Windows 7 Home Premium on the PC I am about to build.
     
    tom123, Nov 12, 2009
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  16. Integral

    Integral Can't you hear it?

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    I might get Windows 7 eventually, but right now I'm happy with XP on the laptop and Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) on the tower.

    And yes, Server 2008 R2 is basically Windows 7 anyway.
     
    Integral, Nov 13, 2009
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  17. Maniacal

    Maniacal the green Napoleon

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    Hopefully the Professional Edition soon for only $39.99 CAD, waiting for Microsoft to verify the scan of my student card. Don't know if it will be 32-bit or 64-bit though. Also waiting for my 64-Bit Home Edition from Toshiba for my laptop.
     
    Maniacal, Nov 30, 2009
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  18. PeteAtoms

    PeteAtoms FormulaRandom

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    I've had my laptop with XP since June 2006, and I think I can probably get a couple more years out of it :)

    I don't know when I'll need to get another computer, but I will probably get Win7 with it if that day ever comes. I won't go out of my way to find one loaded with XP.
     
    PeteAtoms, Dec 1, 2009
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