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1. Rishi Kesh

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 2:42PM  

   Windows 7 is really good OS. It's really working very fine on my 1.8 GHz processor with 1Gb ram. I'm able to run heavy software on my laptop like Adobe photoshop, VB2008 very smoothely. and I'm actually having fun with windows 7 taskbar.
2. lee25

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 2:51PM  

   Bugs aside I'm loving it and can't wait for it to go final. Took me a while to get used to the new taskbar but I think it's a great improvement and step forward along with the new aero features.
3. Slimy

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 3:06PM  

   I think this article summarizes the situation well: arstechnica.com/.../what-killed-vista-will-make-windows-7-fly
4. TLTD

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 3:17PM  

   W7 is a step in the right direction, but after Vista let's make them work for it don't pat them on the back yet.

   I tried Vista, but it was counterproductive.  I downgraded to XP.  Manufacturers include a package now (including Dell) that has XP Pro installed with an 'optional' Vista disc installer.

   XP fixed a lot of compatibility problems and hundreds of programmers got old games and programs to run in emulators and things.  If Windows 7 can't run everything, then dump it.  Don't settle again.

   I'm excited about using touch screen apps and games.  There are good things about W7, but I want to see the developers sweat until everyone is happy.  
5. adcworks

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 4:35PM  

   nobody seems to be talking about the biggest problem of all with windows 7. every application has a different menu system (messenger, media player, paint/wordpad, calculator, picture viewer etc.). this is utterly flawed,
6. b.rieckmann

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 9:10PM  

   Windows 7 is good, Very stable download and install. Operates with minimal CPU usage. Less Ram Usage than Vista. Runs my programs with no lag. Only glitch is the new v.8 driver for the Intel 965 chipset, but that can be fixed by reverting back to an older v.7 driver. But with that said. Why do I have to wait for Windows 20 to get out of Windows what can be accomplished now. Why do you Microsoft hold back on the talent and the capabilities of your software designers. So much true talent going to waste. You have the answer to a true EXTREME Windows Experience right in front of you with the click of a mouse, a few keystrokes and just a bit of thinking out of the box. Instead of staying locked up in the box. It is such a shame that my Extreme Windows Experience will not happen for years to come. Like I said probably like Windows 20. I really wish I knew how to design and right code, then I could show you the true potential of Windows 7, but I am just the End User. I am the one who wants the Experience, but what do I know. I just have to settle with the Extreme Bore Experience of the Windows OS. Even though Win7 is stable and is based on NT Technology, and with new Vista Technology. It is still not all it can be, and at this rate it never will be. Microsoft, don't kid yourself. Think outside the box, and be all you can be now. Not in 20 years. Because even though Win7 is good there are millions of people wanting more, and you are just not giving it to them. I know you are not giving me what I want. I want my EXTREME Windows Experience. So really. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? "Think Outside The Box" I AM WAITING FOR YOU TO UNLOCK YOUR MINDS.
7. Sevenich

   
   Posted on: January 19, 2009 at 10:28PM  

   Windows 7 is now the operating system of my Toshiba laptop which runs on Intel Mobile 956 chipset and T5450 Core 2 Duo.  It has been fun to easy and very brisk task-to-task so far.  However, I did notice that IE8 is hanging more often than Firefox, which is ironic.  Is there something wrong with a beta-beta combo (W7 being beta + IE8 being beta)?  I did send information when IE8 crashed.  Also, I installed McAfee and it works just fine, although it is not listed as among the anti-virus programs already configured for Windows 7.  Overall, great job MS!  Vista was never that bad an OS, but W7 flies!
8. irfaan7

   
   Posted on: January 20, 2009 at 12:09AM  

   First of all, I hardly comment on any blog, but could stop myself from praising Windows7!

   I have been using Windows7 beta for now over a week. Am a software engineer, and I've to make sure that our apps run on the latest MS products. I had a copy of Longhorn as well. I loved seeing most of my applications running on Win7 without any problem. I adore most of the desktop enhancements, and the new taskbar is simply the best. I hope there is more goodies in the final release.

   PS: I love Vista as well, it just had a bad repu, I m fed up with all the crappy discussions that goes around banging Vista, but Win7 will make it up.

   Can't wait for the final release...
9. Sevenich

   
   Posted on: January 20, 2009 at 10:00PM  

   I would like to comment again on what is so far the only thing that is making my Windows 7 beta experience short of awesome.  IE8 beta keeps freezing!  You guys need to figure this one out, fast.  I was able to install Chrome, Firefox, Safari and they are work just fine - ironically.  Please direct me to any fix or update.  Thanks in advance.
10. 4nthony

    
    Posted on: January 21, 2009 at 8:04AM  

    Windows 7 what can i say about it.

    Well first of all i love the UI its easy to navigate and very nice to look at.

    The proformance is amazing and faster than xp and vista.

    BUT i have come into a major problem. you see my view on beta testing is to use it as normal as posible so run all your aplications use it every day and that is what i have done.

    I can not connect to any FTP's on my webserver even with a client i have tryed disabling the firewall but to no succsess.

    I have tryed a number of different clients and they have had the same. Even dreamwever will not connect which has come to be a big shock. this is a major problem that needs to be fixed in the next update in my opinion.

    This is my only problem with windows 7 other than that i have been amazed at the improvments. I.e my sound levels on my laptop have gone up 3 bars which i must say is a blessing, my graphics accelorator is working so much better and now my overall score is at 3.4

    The resorce usage is not that high. infact its on the same par as xp

    I just hope they fix this FTP problem soon or i will have to stop using windows 7 :'( and i dont want to.

    Thanks for all the work that has been put into this OS its proving to be the forfront already