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Windows 7 and general bitching about OSes
iindigo:
--- Quote from: Dragoon AceHigh on February 01, 2009, 11:42:56 PM ---...I wonder how many versions they will have? I really hope only one, if they do that, they will have my respect.
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I agree 100%. Honestly, there only needs to be two "editions" of Windows 7 at most: 32-bit and 64-bit, both at the current "Professional Premium" functionality level. But really, that's not even necessary; Apple has included both 32-bit and 64-bit variations on the same install disc for a long time now, so it's far from impossible.
kyanwan:
--- Quote from: Dragoon AceHigh on February 01, 2009, 11:42:56 PM ---I WANT I WANT I WANT......
I feel pity for the poor buggers that paid Microsoft to test their beta of Windows 7 (I am talking about Vista), however now it seems the product is ready for the release any time now. I wonder how many versions they will have? I really hope only one, if they do that, they will have my respect.
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They'll have at the minimum:
- Business
- Home
Seems like they'll also have:
- Media Center ( which should be part of HOME )
- Gimp (WHY?!)
If they want to do versioning - they should only do 2 at the most.
They're assholes though. Don't get your hopes up.
-- BTW
Do you really think 32/64 bit flavors are truly versions?
I don't. If they could be rolled into one DVD (32 or 64 bit install?) - I think it would be all good.
iindigo:
Yeah, just have the installer autodetect what to install (32 or 64), but put a little "Advanced" button in the lefthand bottom corner of the window that allows more advanced users to install their version of choice.
Lupin:
from what i can remember, the sku for windows 7 is the same as that of vista
looks like there are some security issues with the uac of windows 7:
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090130/uac-security-flaw-windows-7-beta-proof/
kyanwan:
--- Quote from: Lupin on February 02, 2009, 01:05:02 AM ---from what i can remember, the sku for windows 7 is the same as that of vista
looks like there are some security issues with the uac of windows 7:
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090130/uac-security-flaw-windows-7-beta-proof/
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Ah that's no biggie. That "You're too retarded to run your PC. Would you like me to turn myself off for you?" crap is part of WHY my copy of Premium is sitting in a box, with the COA still attached to it, collecting dust. I've got my own security system - better than Windows.
It's called: Firefox, Nod32, and a SnapGear SG560 (This one, is a little overboard for the typical user. You can get an old SonicWall TZ for like - $20. Almost as good.)
I hate that crap asking me to "would you really like to install this?" - and then when it counts ( uh, spyware/badware/driveby installers) - it completely misses the ball. WTF?
Just screw MS's lame security. They should drop the price $100 so people can get their own at no extra cost.
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