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tehlexinator   10-30-2008 at 09:44:57 PM

Do you think Microsoft is rushing Windows 7? It doesn't bring that many features and will not even have DX11!

According to The rumor feed http://rumorfeed.blogspot.com/2008 [...] -dx11.html Windows 7 is basically a Vista refresh (or a finished version of Vista from the looks of it) and will not even have DX11 at launch.

It looks to launch with DX10.1 and be patched to 11 when the time comes.
This struck me as odd. Is Microsoft rushing Windows 7?

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notherdude   10-30-2008 at 10:29:02 PM
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Since DX 10 has only barely started to get used I hardly see how DX 11 is very relevant at all. When the time comes patch it in. If I am missing something here please explain it to me. From all accounts Windows 7 is actually stable and polished even in the pre-beta version I am posting this on. A more polished, elegant version of Vista is exactly what is needed really. Vista as it is works fine now.

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br3nd064   10-30-2008 at 10:50:03 PM
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There's no use for DX11, since games are only starting to use DX10.

Windows 7 just seems to be a slightly upgraded vista, but remember, it's not even in beta yet. I highly doubt they're done with the GUI yet.

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pat mcgroin   10-31-2008 at 12:24:40 AM
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Notherdude your using the version 7?

Could you give us a couple insights on possible features or improvements.

Are they getting the improved search and If I remember correctly file system concept that they were trying for Vista working?

never mind I saw the other post DUH

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jaragon13   10-31-2008 at 01:08:40 AM
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DX11 won't increase the graphics really,only to an extent if so,it's mainly working on SPEED: Multi-threading,parallel processing,and incorporating other features.If anything,it's a good thing for people like me.

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notherdude   10-31-2008 at 01:15:32 AM
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pat mcgroin wrote :

Notherdude your using the version 7?

Could you give us a couple insights on possible features or improvements.

Are they getting the improved search and If I remember correctly file system concept that they were trying for Vista working?

never mind I saw the other post DUH


Honestly I don't know much yet. The GUI of this PDC version is almost identical to Vista but when you start poking around you do see some changes in the various menus - so far it seems snappier and less in your face than Vista

It boots very fast but then again I have no anti-virus running as there appeasr to be none for 7 yet.

Web browser, defender, and a few gadets running and I'm at 735 meg used on a two gig system but who knows how much of that is superftech anyway, which makes memory comparisons hard.

I wonder if 'folder views' will finally stick now? LOL i never did find the fix for that, if there is one.

So far no 'ribbons' that I can see.

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notherdude u have an old hand. Having an old hand doesnt make sence. Cuz its old. get a new one.. seems like ur hand doesnt understand what it is writing. So placve it in ur rig instead of vista human orgnoids will amke more sense
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br3nd064   10-31-2008 at 03:05:19 AM
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@notherdude - which build of 7 are you running?

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notherdude   10-31-2008 at 03:28:36 AM
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br3nd064 wrote :

@notherdude - which build of 7 are you running?


6801

You?


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notherdude u have an old hand. Having an old hand doesnt make sence. Cuz its old. get a new one.. seems like ur hand doesnt understand what it is writing. So placve it in ur rig instead of vista human orgnoids will amke more sense
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br3nd064   10-31-2008 at 04:33:56 AM
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I'm going to be running 6801 in about 5 minutes...

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pat mcgroin   10-31-2008 at 01:26:30 PM
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I assume your copy is 64 bit or are the pre betas 32?
What needs to be done to get a copy?
Do I need to be a Msoft partner or something?
I have a extra partiton that needs something to do.


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notherdude   10-31-2008 at 01:56:34 PM
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32.

Ah, to get a copy, well, you needed to be at the MS PDC 08.






. . or someone who knows somone who knows a PCD attendee. If you prefer an offical channel then I suppose you will just have to wait.

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notherdude u have an old hand. Having an old hand doesnt make sence. Cuz its old. get a new one.. seems like ur hand doesnt understand what it is writing. So placve it in ur rig instead of vista human orgnoids will amke more sense
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pat mcgroin   10-31-2008 at 02:07:55 PM
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I dont necessarily prefer a official channel.
Do I possibly know someone who knows someone....
PM me and we can possibly compare the guest list.

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rasmasyean   11-01-2008 at 10:20:25 PM
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No, these guys are so slow considering how much money they have.
They should make a new OS every 2 years.
XP lasted for 5 years. That's totally bogus.
Most software cycle is around 2 years. Heck Adobe is 1.5 years!

A "Service Pack" is NOT a release! Maybe it's the monopoly effect?

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br3nd064   11-02-2008 at 03:04:29 AM
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It's the monopoly they have. They don't have to make a new release because the alternatives aren't nearly as popular as windows.

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diplomat696   11-03-2008 at 06:44:04 PM
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tehlexinator wrote :

Do you think Microsoft is rushing Windows 7? It doesn't bring that many features and will not even have DX11!

According to The rumor feed http://rumorfeed.blogspot.com/2008 [...] -dx11.html Windows 7 is basically a Vista refresh (or a finished version of Vista from the looks of it) and will not even have DX11 at launch.

It looks to launch with DX10.1 and be patched to 11 when the time comes.
This struck me as odd. Is Microsoft rushing Windows 7?




LOL cmon man:

1. They need to get it out because of how bad the press is on vista even though vista to me is not "that" bad
2. Whether it is included in the release or an update why would that mean they are rushing it out? So should we wait for an os cos the gaming part of it is not the most current thing there is? I think not

Personally I cannot wait to get hands on with w7

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br3nd064   11-04-2008 at 05:54:34 PM
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diplomat696 wrote :

Personally I cannot wait to get hands on with w7


Wait until there's an official beta, because there's almost nothing different in the pre-beta that's out right now.

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rasmasyean   11-05-2008 at 07:58:21 AM
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This time around, your monitor might cost more than your system. LOL

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