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It's Windows 7 all the way!
Tonight saw the final death of the venerable Windows XP on my PC. It's been a long time a-coming, but Windows 7 has proven to be a rock solid and reliable replacement.
So when the final RTM version gets released on October 22nd, I'll be re-installing using it. I managed to get in on the Win7 pre-order deal which means I get Win7 Pro for £99, whereas now it will set you back about £180!
I think I'll try using the 64 bit version (the Pro version comes with both 32 and 64-bit versions), as I upgraded tonight to 4Gb of ram from my old 2Gb. Even with only 3.25Gb addressable under a 32-bit OS, there's a fair difference in speed and responsiveness. Despite the fact that Win7 RC is pretty nippy as is, and a damn sight better than Vista (which also got wiped tonight), service packs included.
I may even chuck the old 2Gb in there as well, and give myself 6Gb of ram, which quite frankly is overkill. But may as well, eh?
August 29th, 2009 - 08:26
I’ve not had too many issues with Vista but all the same it still feels wrong, if you know what I mean. XP was always very good and from what I’m hearing Windows 7 ticks all the right boxes. Looking forward to getting it and installing it.
August 29th, 2009 - 15:34
7 is a step above Vista in usability tbh.
Vista, even now is still buggy for me with display drivers, and 7 straight off from the first released beta worked perfectly.
Glad I got it for £99 though, as £180 is a bit much to splurge on an OS these days.