Register - Login
Views: 99854557
 Main - Memberlist - Active users - Calendar - Wiki - IRC Chat - Online users
Ranks - Rules/FAQ - Stats - Latest Posts - Color Chart - Smilies 		05-04-22 11:34:23 AM
Jul - Computers and Technology - Windows 7 (October 22, RTM leaked, WGA cracked) New poll - New thread - New reply
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Next newer thread | Next older thread
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8651/25353
EXP: 297173616
For next: 1786837

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-02-09 05:59:14 PM Link | Quote
I'm sure most of you already know.



Feel free to ask me anything about it and I'll boot it up and report back.

The interface is weird and I haven't figured some things out (go away, vile taskbar clock!)... other parts aren't that bad.

And, fyi, Windows 7 runs better than XP. When I leave the machine idle, it flatlines at 0%.

Overall, I kind of like it. The lack of the old Quick Launch thing is kind of distressing, though, and "pinning things to the taskbar" works weird.

____________________
Drag
2640
Level: 99


Posts: 919/2641
EXP: 9991220
For next: 8780

Since: 07-03-07


Since last post: 4.2 years
Last activity: 3.4 years
Posted on 01-02-09 06:03:50 PM (last edited by Drag at 01-02-09 03:06 PM) Link | Quote
Drag's Post #919
In XP, the hdd sounds like xp's writing something to it every second on the dot. That and the hdd light gives a weak flicker every second occasionally. Does Windows 7 do that too?

Edit: It isn't all the time, just occasionally.

Edit edit: I also wish they'd move the properties panel thing in explorer back to the side, instead of on the bottom.

____________________
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8652/25353
EXP: 297173616
For next: 1786837

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-02-09 06:13:13 PM (last edited by Gig at 01-02-09 03:13 PM) Link | Quote
Originally posted by Drag
In XP, the hdd sounds like xp's writing something to it every second on the dot. That and the hdd light gives a weak flicker every second occasionally. Does Windows 7 do that too?

XP might be defragmenting your machine, try checking that out in the Performance dialog.

____________________
CarCat

Level: 51


Posts: 424/572
EXP: 997126
For next: 16812

Since: 10-17-07

From: LA

Since last post: 13.0 years
Last activity: 11.9 years
Posted on 01-02-09 07:15:13 PM Link | Quote

What new or improved features are in explorer? In the display settings, what are the color schemes? How long do you expect a service pack to be released after the official release? How much space is it taking up on your HDD?




____________________
~CaR-CaT
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8663/25353
EXP: 297173616
For next: 1786837

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-03-09 12:02:03 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by CarCat
What new or improved features are in explorer?

It isn't much different from Vista's, as far as I can tell.

In the display settings, what are the color schemes?

There are a few. The one I'm using is almost one, then there are some in various colors/backgrounds, and then one or two WIndows Classic variations.

How long do you expect a service pack to be released after the official release?

uh


How much space is it taking up on your HDD?

Look at the C drive in that screenshot.

____________________
Sponty
Part boy, part car; Boycar, Protector and King of Chilladelphia
Level: 184


Posts: 1576/11098
EXP: 85648796
For next: 470614

Since: 08-24-07

Pronouns: he/him
From: Canada

Since last post: 7 days
Last activity: 5 days
Posted on 01-05-09 05:13:48 PM Link | Quote
Did any programs break in Windows 7?

____________________
My website!
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8687/25353
EXP: 297173617
For next: 1786836

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-05-09 05:14:43 PM Link | Quote
Not that I saw, but I didn't have access to most of them, so

____________________
Girlydragon
3030
Possibly neither Girly nor Dragon.
Level: 105


Posts: 520/3030
EXP: 12257502
For next: 4758

Since: 07-21-07

From: Sweden

Since last post: 284 days
Last activity: 43 min.
Posted on 01-05-09 05:23:32 PM Link | Quote
So is this just Vista except faster, more memory efficient?

How about all the annoying security warnings from vista, are those still there?

____________________
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8688/25353
EXP: 297173617
For next: 1786836

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-05-09 05:27:42 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Girlydragon
So is this just Vista except faster, more memory efficient?

How about all the annoying security warnings from vista, are those still there?

Somewhat. I got one when renaming a file in Paint (including "YOU NEED TO BE ADMIN TO DO THIS"), but you can configure how annoying UAC is.

Oh, renaming also popped up a UAC. I guess rename requests from within programs does it too, which can get pretty old fast. Good thing you can turn it off

____________________
Tanks

360? Yessum.
Level: 121


Posts: 1751/4170
EXP: 19810801
For next: 245895

Since: 07-10-07

From: VA

Since last post: 9.5 years
Last activity: 9.5 years
Posted on 01-05-09 05:30:03 PM Link | Quote
I used to get those all the time with vista. Sad to see they've brought that back. Any new 'games?'

____________________
Xkeeper

Level: 263


Posts: 8689/25353
EXP: 297173617
For next: 1786836

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them/????????

Since last post: 4 days
Last activity: 22 min.
Posted on 01-05-09 05:31:42 PM Link | Quote
I didn't check. Most of the Vista shit (e.g. Windows Messenger, Movie Maker, etc) have to actually be downloaded now instead of coming pre-installed, so.

____________________
Girlydragon
3030
Possibly neither Girly nor Dragon.
Level: 105


Posts: 521/3030
EXP: 12257502
For next: 4758

Since: 07-21-07

From: Sweden

Since last post: 284 days
Last activity: 43 min.
Posted on 01-05-09 05:40:48 PM Link | Quote
I hope it stays that way, most of the inbuilt shit I have freeware lightweight alternatives too.

But yeah I am interested, nice visuals whilst using 0% CPU? Sign me up. (After the beta that is)

____________________
Hiryuu

Level: 207


Posts: 6066/14435
EXP: 127636046
For next: 2148108

Since: 07-06-07


Since last post: 11.8 years
Last activity: 11.7 years
Posted on 01-08-09 11:39:34 AM Link | Quote
CES is in session.

MS will have the test-drive beta on the 9th. So be sure to check that link later on tomorrow.

____________________
Deleted User
Collection of nobodies
Posted on 01-08-09 03:33:46 PM Link | Quote
this beta looks like windows vista except that i think paint looks better.
i like all the 3D effects in vista, on the windows. too bad there's no effect when maximizing a window.

____________________


===================
[Posted by Microworm]
Tiden
Disgusting human being, just awful
Level: NaN


Posts: 3097/-6493
EXP: NaN
For next: 0

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them

Since last post: 4.1 years
Last activity: 3.6 years
Posted on 01-09-09 09:37:40 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Microworm
this beta looks like windows vista except that i think paint looks better.
i like all the 3D effects in vista, on the windows. too bad there's no effect when maximizing a window.
Deleted User
Collection of nobodies
Posted on 01-09-09 09:57:27 AM Link | Quote
uh? you don't like vista i suppose?
i know this is a beta.

but why so many images?

____________________


===================
[Posted by Microworm]
Tanks

360? Yessum.
Level: 121


Posts: 1766/4170
EXP: 19810801
For next: 245895

Since: 07-10-07

From: VA

Since last post: 9.5 years
Last activity: 9.5 years
Posted on 01-09-09 10:06:58 AM Link | Quote
Because what you just said up there just lowered your intelligence level in our minds tenfold...

____________________
Deleted User
Collection of nobodies
Posted on 01-09-09 10:13:55 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Microworm
this beta looks like windows vista except that i think paint looks better.


oops, stupid me. it's normal that it looks like vista, it's a beta version of windows vista. excuse my stupidness
but the paint stuff shown in the picture isn't the final paint at all.

____________________


===================
[Posted by Microworm]
Tiden
Disgusting human being, just awful
Level: NaN


Posts: 3098/-6493
EXP: NaN
For next: 0

Since: 07-03-07

Pronouns: they/them

Since last post: 4.1 years
Last activity: 3.6 years
Posted on 01-09-09 10:20:39 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Microworm
oops, stupid me. it's normal that it looks like vista, it's a beta version of windows vista. excuse my stupidness
but the paint stuff shown in the picture isn't the final paint at all.

How is it a beta of Vista if it's called "Windows 7 beta"?

SERIOUSLY
Tanks

360? Yessum.
Level: 121


Posts: 1767/4170
EXP: 19810801
For next: 245895

Since: 07-10-07

From: VA

Since last post: 9.5 years
Last activity: 9.5 years
Posted on 01-09-09 10:21:10 AM (last edited by Fajita-chan at 01-09-09 07:23 AM) Link | Quote
You do realize this post dug you deeper into the hole?... Right?...

Anyway, if you're going to argue that something is worth giving a chance in this build, I suggest you back it with some facts.

____________________
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Next newer thread | Next older thread
Jul - Computers and Technology - Windows 7 (October 22, RTM leaked, WGA cracked) New poll - New thread - New reply


Rusted Logic

Acmlmboard - commit 47be4dc [2021-08-23]
©2000-2022 Acmlm, Xkeeper, Kaito Sinclaire, et al.

30 database queries, 3 query cache hits.
Query execution time: 0.090647 seconds
Script execution time: 0.033306 seconds
Total render time: 0.123952 seconds