Windows 7 - Will it be the best of Microsoft?

[sohum]

Does the DVD contain the x64 Installer as well?
I'm not sure it would work for a clean install because its supposed to be an upgrade DVD. Anyway, let them send the disk atleast

The retail edition will come with 2 discs. The OEM edition will come with only the one you want. If you bought the computer from Dell, yours will probably come with neither and instead contain a Dell Recovery Disc that has the OS on it, probably 32-bit.

I'm not sure what the upgrade kit comes with. However, it is possible to "upgrade" while doing a clean install. You'll have to Google for more details but suggestions have been made that you could use your Vista serial or install Windows 7 without a serial and then upgrade it from itself, after.

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

64-bit systems are different from 32-bit systems at hardware level. In a 64-bit CPU, all CPU registers are 64-bit wide, which means they can hold more data.
At boot time or whatever, the memory in the system is mapped out. This includes all the memory in the system, the RAM, the graphics memory (if its dedicated), BIOS, CMOS, Cache, etc. Basically all memories barring the discs and stuff. A 32-bit processor only has register space enough to handle memory addresses upto 4GB. In RAM, every byte has an address. So say you number them from 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. In 4GB of memory, the last address (Whatever it is) is the largest a 32-bit wide register can hold at a time. So any memory more than 4GB basically cannot be accessed. Those who know assembly would probably understand this better.

In contrast, if you have a 64-bit CPU, the OS needs to be able to use it. I think the current 64-bit CPU's have some kind of extra cuircuitry that enables them to run in 32-bit mode as well, when the Operating System demands.

So its basically that if your total memory is more than 4GB, the processor can't handle that, and any more than 4GB will remain unused. With 64-bit, I think the limit number is very high, so its irrelevant at this point of time.

Hope that clears up all confusion.

 

[Hitterman]

Will be getting my free Windows 7 Ultimate copy from Dell within 6-7 days. I am really excited to test it out.

 

[SciD]

I am happy with my Vista. It does job for me. I will rather buy FF XIII with that money.

 

[Hitterman]

I am happiest with Windows XP but still I would like to have a PC with Win 7.

 

[chaitanyaraghav]

I'm on Ubuntu now.Its awesome
Eagerly waiting for my Win7 dvd. I'll dual boot ubuntu and Win7 with Win7 primarily for gaming!:banana2

 

[guddu123]

hi i m going to purchase VAIO
there r 2 models
cw16 and cs36gj
which should i go for?:help

 

[SaiSrini]

Officially, all PC's in my home have Windows 7 Home Premium. After all the driver updates and BIOS/firmware updates, my PC's are running in superb condition. The experience of using my PC's have considerably gone up. It feels so much better now using my laptop or desktop. WINDOWS 7 ROCKS!!

 

[sohum]

I just had to come here and gripe about XP. I (unfortunately) have to use XP at work. The bloody thing was a brand new machine just 2 months back but now is slowing to a crawl. HDD space is still about 300GB--and it's running in a RAID0 configuration which means it should be faster than normal. It's a Core 2 Quad Core, too, so no reason for it to be as slow as it is.

My laptop (far less powerful) has been running Windows 7 smoothly for at least 4 months now. It has less RAM, less HD space, a slower processor, less graphics memory, etc. Man, I feel sorry for everyone who has to stick with XP (including myself!).

 

[SciD]

installing x86 ultimate version on my desktop pc. Its the least updated in terms of hardware but all laptops are vista based and itr better to do trial on this one. Has taken 14 mins till reaching 50 percent in expanding files. Posted from cell phone.

 

[Dutch]

Most things I am reading are seeming to suggest that there is not much to choose from between Vista and 7. Would that be a fair assessment?

 

[SaiSrini]

Most things I am reading are seeming to suggest that there is not much to choose from between Vista and 7. Would that be a fair assessment?

Between Vista and 7? ITS OBVIOUSLY 7! The performance increase in itself is good enough for the switch (apart from the enhancements in the interface and the ease of access). In Vista for almost everything, it will give you a prompt whether to take the respective action or not. In Windows 7, its far far lesser (thereby leading to quicker work). XP is so outdated now that people find it hard to remain with it. So 7 beats both hands down.

 

[Dutch]

Between Vista and 7? ITS OBVIOUSLY 7! The performance increase in itself is good enough for the switch (apart from the enhancements in the interface and the ease of access). In Vista for almost everything, it will give you a prompt whether to take the respective action or not. In Windows 7, its far far lesser (thereby leading to quicker work). XP is so outdated now that people find it hard to remain with it. So 7 beats both hands down.

So even though I have Vista you would still suggest Windows Seven? Many reports I have read do say, however, that WIndows 7 is only marginally quicker than Vista and in some cases slower.

 

[SciD]

Ok I got that bugger installed after 1 power failure. I had updated my office XP with Seven transformation pack and thought it looked ugly. Well I am disappointed. I do not like the look of this thing in real version as well.

Speed is not what I am looking for as I hardly have anything installed on my desktop. Will share my experience after I explore it when I reach home.

 

[sohum]

So even though I have Vista you would still suggest Windows Seven? Many reports I have read do say, however, that WIndows 7 is only marginally quicker than Vista and in some cases slower.

If you aren't frustrated with Vista, there's no need to upgrade to Windows 7. It's probably better to wait a bit and let the early adopters battle out the bugs and wait for SP1. Of course, prices will be a little higher, then, so I'd consider grabbing a copy now for cheap and waiting until the SP is out or until you can't stand Vista.