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Windows 7 RC due in April

        posted on 22.43 - 11.03.2009 in infotech

Windows 7 has been an absolute pleasure to use for the past couple of months. I'm one of that posse who downloaded Windows 7 beta, agreeing to the terms that I would not try anything serious with this operating system. I haven't opted for my 'primary' (read: XP) operating system for months now, and I don't miss it.

Many people are complaining about bugs, but obviously it has to be computer related, or maybe just user/abuser issues.

To the point: Microsoft has announced that we can expect the RC (release candidate) for win7 around April 10 for downloading. Just as a friendly reminder to those that know, and a shocking realization to those who don't: there will be no upgrade option; you will have to do a clean re-install if you are currently using one of the earlier beta builds.

The next release will hold a bunch of new quirks that will tickle the sack of those who got turned on by the beta: aero-peak on alt-tabbing etc. I'm not the most tech-savvy guy in the world; I would like to know (comment please!) if I can make a back-up or image of what I'm running now in the beta, and then restore that when I've loaded the newer build.

Please advise. Thank you, and goodnight. Anybody else have anything interesting to share about their windows 7 experience: good or bad?

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ducking99z
23.07 - 11.03.2009 		  Windows 7 saved Microsoft after the grave they dug for themself with Vista. I havent tried it yet, but it sure looks promising!!!
 
 
filmomatics
10.52 - 12.03.2009 		  over and over will we be shelling out large sums of money for these OSs while ther are free ones out there that work just as good if not beter. open ur eyes people! not ur wallets!
 
 
win7lose7
17.00 - 18.03.2009 		  Sorry to contradict you, but I've heard that there IS the upgrade option. I haven't tried it myself, but I do believe I've read something to this effect on Microsoft's installation guide for Windows 7.
 
 
WinFan
16.09 - 19.03.2009 		  There were some rumors going around that the RC would be even later than April, maybe late May, so I went ahead and updated to build 7057 which includes most (if not all) of the changes they mention will be in the RC.
 
 
Marco
16.01 - 24.03.2009 		  When you get new build of windows 7 you can upgrade no problem!
 
 
stevn rtm 666
18.59 - 25.03.2009 		  Looks like RC will have to wait til May!! Fuckers!!!
 
 

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