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25 Apr 2009
Microsoft has confirmed that the release candidate of its new operating system, Windows 7, is on track for a release date of 30 April.
Windows 7 manager Brandon LeBlanc said in a blog post that users who subscribe to Technet or Microsoft Download Network (MSDN) will be able to download the release candidate on Thursday, while other users will have to wait until 5 May.
"There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks," he wrote. "A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to release to manufacturing, and what I had for breakfast."
LeBlanc added that the Windows 7 team has been busy analysing feedback from beta testers, fixing bugs and "working hard to improve the overall experience".
"Many of your suggestions helped us refine the new and improved taskbar, the behavior of Aero Peek, Touch, Windows Media Player, and much more," he said.
Windows 7 is already garnering better press than its predecessor, Vista. The developer community appears to be largely enthusiastic about the new operating system, but a recent report predicted a slow market for enterprise adoption.
The main reasons for IT departments delaying upgrading to Windows 7 are the economic downturn and lingering doubts from Vista, according to the report which was carried out by Dimensional Research with the backing of IT management vendor KACE.
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Vista - too heavy on the computers resources
Under no circumstances should an OS take up more system resources than applications. When converting video, I expect my application to use most/all available resources - still Vista takes too much memory and processing power away from the app! This must stop. It's as bad as Adobe Flash Player using 100% of the CPU.
Posted by: Mr KnowItAll 02 Jun 2009
I Woke Up at 12:00am on May 5th!
Still no RC at 12:00am! Now It's 12:23am, still no RC!
Posted by: Bob Lagutsi 05 May 2009
Vista v Xp
Hi I am an average user, my last Xp machine has just died on me so I have bought a new tower and was given the choice of either Xp pro OR Vista, I bought my husband Vista a year ago , do not like it, absolute rubbish so this is why I have chosen Xp pro for my new one, what w7 has to offer I do not know ? more info please.
Posted by: Alison 29 Apr 2009
Not exact reasons for slow Vista
Lack of advantages over XP is a real reason. Also, file system navigation may a help for very beginneners, however it is really disturbing for most of pro. Overprotective approach to installed system files in Program Files is causing incompatibilities in many cases. I could not make Vista working in my home network along with XP Home. I could not find a driver for a printer I've bought a year before Vista was released. MS Movimaker unstable, it is impossible to use it. "In your face" protection is the smallest issue of all. I hope W7 could be better, but of what I hear about it, it looks like not....
Posted by: AlexRR 25 Apr 2009
Vista killed windows 7
Basically if a company puts out a bad product why would I by it? And why would a buy product from a company with a history of bad products? Windows XP was not bad. Windows vista? I think it killed microsoft. I am waiting for linux.. XP pro 32 bit is good enough to accomplish all the business tasks and game. Why would I risk hard earned dollars on a product that is unecessary, overpriced and more than likely of poor quality? The answer is I would not. Same reason American car companies are finished. They built crappy cars and tried to sell them at rediculous prices. Microsoft built crappy big brother operating systems and sells it at rediculous prices. NO THANK YOU!!!!
Posted by: Garrett 25 Apr 2009
Ok??
Vista doesn't even work and they're already pumping out the next version? Why am I not surprised. They get one version half right, abandon it for obscurity (and irritate anyone foolish enough to buy into their latest fail) to make room for the next big fail. Why don't they focus instead on making an os that works like Apple OS X and Linux? Maybe pay some people who know what they're doing to write the software instead of copying and pasting other peoples work? Microsoft has been pirating other peoples software for years, why id it illegal for the average Joe but not for corporations to pirate?
Posted by: Steve 25 Apr 2009
Insider Leak from Microsoft's Own
Windows 7 is the same kernel as Windows Vista. Everyone can expect the same issues, same defects, flaws and digital rights restrictions that was designed in Vista. In fact, for all those thinking about upgrading from XP to Windows 7, your too will have the same issues and problems as you experienced with Vista. Just as everyone had to purchase new hardware to run Vista, Windows 7 does this again, as touch screen didn't come with your Vista hardware. Another expensive ugrade that offers nothing back but HDCP, DMI and IPR limitations with your hard earn money... Boycott Microsoft all together! Linux is FREE, open and doing better, as a more secure operating system. What are you waiting for?
Posted by: Richard Bell 25 Apr 2009
Upgrading From XP
Before any bad press about Vista came, before the economic woes began, I didn't see any need upgrade to from XP to Vista. I read about Vista thoroughly. I tested the betas and the RCs. I actually liked it. But I still didn't see any compelling reason to switch my users to Vista. It certainly didn't make my job any easier as an admin (even if the bugs didn't exist). I'm still having a hard time seeing a reason to upgrade to 7. I'm not going to see less viruses. I'm not going to see any more stability or speed than XP. It's not going to be any easier to administrate. So why bother?
Posted by: Nick 25 Apr 2009
Oh really!
I am looking forward to the release of windows 7 as then i will be able to get rid of vista that has attached weights to my powerful quad core! I am very pleased with windows 7 as it has tons of new features and it also gets rid of the prompts!
Posted by: Danh Pham 25 Apr 2009