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[LeftAnswer]

I was just wondering how many of you have made the switch to Windows 7, and what you think about it.

Yesterday I decided to switch from Vista (which I never had any problems with) to Windows 7. So far I like Windows 7, but like I said, I was quite content with Vista before. There have been a couple of quirks that I have found so far, but nothing major, and nothing that I couldn't find a work around to.

So, share what you think about Windows 7.

[MattNo5ss]

I made the switch since if you have a .edu e-mail address you can get Win7 Pro x64 for $30. I just couldn't pass up that deal...

I haven't used it a whole lot yet since I don't have internet on my computer. All the games and programs I use work fine, and that's really all that matters to me.

What quirks are you referring to?

[Mike]

I am content with it. It's pretty light on the memory. I can run it and vmware ubuntu at the same time using a whopping 1.3 gigs on average.

Only downside I have seen is a lack of drivers for certain software firewalls. Not a big deal though.

[Elfangor]

I made the switch since if you have a .edu e-mail address you can get Win7 Pro x64 for $30. I just couldn't pass up that deal...

I haven't used it a whole lot yet since I don't have internet on my computer. All the games and programs I use work fine, and that's really all that matters to me.

What quirks are you referring to?

I actually hadn't heard about this, thanks for the tip!

[skiskiacm]

matt what do you have to do for the $30 windows 7?

[LeftAnswer]

I made the switch since if you have a .edu e-mail address you can get Win7 Pro x64 for $30. I just couldn't pass up that deal...

I haven't used it a whole lot yet since I don't have internet on my computer. All the games and programs I use work fine, and that's really all that matters to me.

What quirks are you referring to?

This is how I got my windows 7 also...

http://www.win741.com/
Eventually, after making it through that page, it will take you here:
http://windows7.digitalriver.com/store/msw...DisplayHomePage

As a note, you have to download Windows 7 to your computer, and the one that they make you download sucks because it is not a bootable cd. If you want to do a clean install to switch from a 32 bit os to a 64 bit, you would be out of luck... However, they were nice enough to put up a .iso version you can download (although they hide the link from you unless you ask for it).

And here are the links...
Home Premium x86: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/ms...2/X15-65732.iso
Home Premium x64: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/ms...3/X15-65733.iso
Professional x86: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/ms...4/X15-65804.iso
Professional x64: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/ms...5/X15-65805.iso

You will still need to purchase the correct version that goes along with the iso above, because you need a key to activate it.

[Mike]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

[LeftAnswer]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

You can find out if your school is participating here:
http://www.msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx

And that is about all I know about that program...
Mike, what are the limitations of that program?

[onefyasko]

THANK ALL OF YOU SO MUCH! w00t. Free windows 7 xD

[Mike]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

You can find out if your school is participating here:
http://www.msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx

And that is about all I know about that program...
Mike, what are the limitations of that program?

From what I understand the schools prebuy the programs from microsoft, mostly based on what we need for our classes. I'm allowed one legitimate key per os/program on that list.

[LeftAnswer]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

You can find out if your school is participating here:
http://www.msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx

And that is about all I know about that program...
Mike, what are the limitations of that program?

From what I understand the schools prebuy the programs from microsoft, mostly based on what we need for our classes. I'm allowed one legitimate key per os/program on that list.

And I am assuming that the key is good forever? Or does it expire when you graduate? Cuz that would suck...

[Mike]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

You can find out if your school is participating here:
http://www.msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx

And that is about all I know about that program...
Mike, what are the limitations of that program?

From what I understand the schools prebuy the programs from microsoft, mostly based on what we need for our classes. I'm allowed one legitimate key per os/program on that list.

And I am assuming that the key is good forever? Or does it expire when you graduate? Cuz that would suck...

No, the keys work the same as a store bought copy. The personal os's are nice, but the real advantage is getting my hands on server 03, 08, and exchange.

[Bonham]

Got mine through the microsoft alliance for IT students in certain schools. Keys for x86 and x64 professional were free, check with your school to see if they are participating in this program before paying for a copy.

The specific link for my school.

You can find out if your school is participating here:
http://www.msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx

And that is about all I know about that program...
Mike, what are the limitations of that program?

From what I understand the schools prebuy the programs from microsoft, mostly based on what we need for our classes. I'm allowed one legitimate key per os/program on that list.

And I am assuming that the key is good forever? Or does it expire when you graduate? Cuz that would suck...

No, the keys work the same as a store bought copy. The personal os's are nice, but the real advantage is getting my hands on server 03, 08, and exchange.

Yeah, you do like getting your hands on things. Homo.

[Fitmasterz]

I also never had any problems with Vista, though I did make the jump to the Windows 7 as soon as it came out. I got my hard copy for free, nice perk you get for living in Redmond WA and participating in the alpha test.

[syndony]

Windows 7 is basically just the same as Vista, but with very minor performance improvements (eg, for booting up and file transfer), and a slightly tweaked task bar. It's a step in the right direction, at least. However, I won't be taking that step for a while to give everyone time to work out driver issues.

[Shamron]

Windows 7 is basically just the same as Vista, but with very minor performance improvements (eg, for booting up and file transfer), and a slightly tweaked task bar. It's a step in the right direction, at least. However, I won't be taking that step for a while to give everyone time to work out driver issues.

Windows 7 uses more or less Vistas driverbase, so as a rule of thumb, if it works with Vista, it works with Win7. Give it a try, i bet you won't be disappointed :-D

Also Microsoft Security Essentials are nice, finally MS made an AV / Security suite themselves. Been using it for half a year now, used Nod32 earlier. No problems so far and i DO surf my share of porn :-D

[username595]

I never used Vista on my own computers. My buddy had it on his computer since that came with it. When I got the computer from him, I installed XP. Then, went right to Windows 7.