Wino Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I been wanting a new laptop for a while, now. I thought it might be best to wait for the new operating system to come out. According to this article, it looks like it is almost here. I wonder how long it will take Microsoft to work out the bugs in Window 7? by Walter S. Mossberg Thursday, October 8, 2009. Full story at http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/107925/a-windows-to-help-you-forget?mod=career-worklife_balance Microsoft's New Operating System Is Good Enough to Erase Bad Memory of Vista In just two weeks, on Oct. 22, Microsoft's long operating-system nightmare will be over. The company will release Windows 7, a faster and much better operating system than the little-loved Windows Vista, which did a lot to harm both the company's reputation, and the productivity and blood pressure of its users. PC makers will rush to flood physical and online stores with new computers pre-loaded with Windows 7, and to offer the software to Vista owners who wish to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've used Vista since it came out and, frankly, haven't had any problems with it (other than a couple of my old programs never have worked well with Vista). And I'll probably switch over to the new operating system in a year or two (or when Microsoft quits supporting Vista). Microsoft has quite the racket going. Issuing new and expensive operating systems that largely are patches for prior software that was terminally flawed. But, yea, I and a billion other people still use it and that helps pay for Gate's 60,000 square foot mansion in Washington state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 My bf has been using the trial version of Windows 7 and he says it is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 that helps pay for Gate's 60,000 square foot mansion in Washington state.and supports his foundation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 and provides employment for thousands of people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've used Vista since it came out and, frankly, haven't had any problems with it I have never really used Vista. I still use the old XP. From what I hear, seems many people have had problems with Vista. Reminds me of the Me operating system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have never really used Vista. I still use the old XP. From what I hear, seems many people have had problems with Vista. Reminds me of the Me operating system. Actually, other than a few neat interfaces (which I never use anyway), works pretty much the way XP did. And I suspect Windows 7 (and Windows 2479) will do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 The thought entered my mind that I should consider the Apple operating system. My nephew and many others swear that Apple is the best thing since sliced bread. I don't know much about it but know it is expensive. Is it a case where you get what you pay for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Anybody get/use Windows 7 as yet? I'm just curious if anybody thinks it has improvements which might merit using or purchasing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My bf downloaded it FREE from the internet and he likes it. He did say that he is not sure how long the free Windows 7 is good, but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimo Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My bf downloaded it FREE from the internet and he likes it. He did say that he is not sure how long the free Windows 7 is good, but so far so good. I remember reading that it does expire after a certain date, but I don't recall the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I've had Vista for 2 (maybe 3?) years this month and I've never had any significant problems with it. Guess there's no reason to change for now....but probably won't have any choice when I make my next laptop/desktop purchase (hopefully a year or more away). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimo Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it' type of person. I use Windows XP and have no problems with it. I'll upgrade to newer operating system only if and when the need arises. So far I have no reason to switch over to Windows 7, which of course will itself probably be obsolete in a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Windows 7 came with my new computer I bought. I have not used it much and not sure of all it will do. So far, it is easy to use and I have had no problems, as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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