Win7 Rocks

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by Velocity26

Is this difficult? I have an Acer Aspire laptop with Vista and would like to install W7 after hearing you all talk good about it.

Right now my machine automatically backs up my system to a "D" drive but I'm not sure if it saves my drivers and software or if I would know how to access it.

It will be like getting a virgin PC out of the box after you install Win7. You will have to backup and save any personal data, email folders, favorites (bookmarks), etc. You will have to have the original installers for any software you have installed, like Office, Picasa, etc.... and re-install them after the win7 upgrade. You only need to install drivers if Win7 doesn't have the right driver as part of the install package, and the drivers you should be able to download from Acer directly. Check for the availability of Vista drivers for your model laptop before you upgrade.

I bought an Acer Netbook this weekend, and it had a free upgrade offer, which I just applied for. I'll get it sometime in late October.

BTW, I'm loving this Netbook, after I uninstalled all the crap that came with it, changed some system performance settings and installed my favorite software. 5-6 hours on a charge!

[Jigglepuff (Premo)]

I am running PC-BSD currently. I like it so far. Seems a little flaky with some USB devices and WIFI USB adapters. Other than that....fairly smooth.

I will probably be moving back to ubuntu shortly.

The best thing about many Linux and Unix OS's is you don't have to pay for them.

[BigSlam123b]

Originally Posted by Jigglepuff

I am running PC-BSD currently. I like it so far. Seems a little flaky with some USB devices and WIFI USB adapters. Other than that....fairly smooth.

I will probably be moving back to ubuntu shortly.

The best thing about many Linux and Unix OS's is you don't have to pay for them.

what does that have to do with Win7?

[EmptyTimCup]

Originally Posted by Jigglepuff

The best thing about many Linux and Unix OS's is you don't have to pay for them.

Originally Posted by BigSlam123b

what does that have to do with Win7?

Simple .......

You have to pay for Win 7

[chess]

Originally Posted by BigSlam123b

what does that have to do with Win7?

nothing at all

[BigSlam123b]

Originally Posted by EmptyTimCup

Simple .......

You have to pay for Win 7

Hmmm...Do I want an OS that I have to pay money for? That includes most of the needed drivers? That has corporate support? That has multitudes of tested software available for it? OR do I want an OS that is free? That I need to search for drivers, and hope that they even exist? That has limited software available for it? That has no central support available? Hmmm...Well I guess you do get what you pay for. ;)

[Baja28]

AAAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!

I need W7 NOW!!! Vista SP2 update is CRAP!!! I lose connection, explorer stops working....

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by Baja28

AAAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!

I need W7 NOW!!! Vista SP2 update is CRAP!!! I lose connection, explorer stops working....

Aww..... pooor baby....

You can have my Win7 copy and license if you want it, but you'll still have to buy the release version when it comes out.

[Jigglepuff (Premo)]

Originally Posted by BigSlam123b

Hmmm...Do I want an OS that I have to pay money for? That includes most of the needed drivers? That has corporate support? That has multitudes of tested software available for it? OR do I want an OS that is free? That I need to search for drivers, and hope that they even exist? That has limited software available for it? That has no central support available? Hmmm...Well I guess you do get what you pay for. ;)

I get more out of Ubuntu that Windwos XP/VISTA/7 any day. It has all my drivers built in out of the box plus open office.....I can't say I have had the same friendly experience with Windows. (video drivers, printer drivers, etc)

Don't get me wrong....I don't "hate" Windows...we all have to live with the evil empire. I have my Windows box's setup without issue.

Of all the Windows OS's.....Windows 7 is the best for the home user. (cost some money)

As far as Linux goes....Ubuntu remains king (as far as my experience goes). FREE

[BigSlam123b]

Microsoft just picked me to host a Win7 launch party. So for that they will send me various party favors, literature, a copy of Win7 Platinum (Not available for retail purchase. It is a step up from Ultimate and only given out for promotions), and possibly a new HP laptop. I have nothing but love for Microsoft. :)