Steely Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.co...t-upgrade-hell/ The $29 electronic version of Windows 7 Home Edition sold for Microsoft (MSFT) through Digital River (DRIV) doesn't seem to install properly on some 32-bit Vista machines. Apparently the download files weren't properly packaged and when some users tried to "unload the box" they got an error that read: "We are unable to create or save new files in the folder in which this application was downloaded" Here's a question. Why don't they test these things before they put them out? I'm running XP and I didn't buy that until the vast majority of the bugs had been worked out. Here's another question. Why are so many people hot to get the new operating system as soon as it comes out? With all of the problems each new operating system goes through why get it right away? Is there somebody who has that compulsion who can explain to me the reason for wanting it right away? I'm guessing that most people who bought Vista would have preferred to stay with XP in hindsight. Nobody knows right now if seven is better or worse than Vista, why not wait til the jury comes in? Unless seven gets rave reviews I'm gonna stick with XP for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Unless seven gets rave reviews I'm gonna stick with XP for awhile. I don't mess with new Microsoft OS's for at least 6 months after their grand release. Give Microsoft time to work out the bugs And Vista? I'm still running XP In fact I just got my first Vista machine about 2 weeks ago. My dad didn't want his laptop anymore so he dumped it off on me. I think I've turned it on twice so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Here's a question. Why don't they test these things before they put them out? I'm running XP and I didn't buy that until the vast majority of the bugs had been worked out. Typical answer, no matter what company.... "It worked fine in the lab" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 MSFT pays a lot of money and employs many people in an effort to avoid these situations. Hard to believe they would mis this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Typical answer, no matter what company.... "It worked fine in the lab" I can understand the need to get it to market quickly but releasing these things so early just makes more fodder for the Mac commercials. At least have it 90% ready. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I can understand the need to get it to market quickly but releasing these things so early just makes more fodder for the Mac commercials. At least have it 90% ready. JMO Look they screwed up on the electronic download for one item. That's hardly 90% considering the other distribution setups are working. As far as Windows 7 being ready, it is ready and was not rushed to market. As for the mac's, don't believe all the hype. I support both at work. They both have their pluses and minuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Look they screwed up on the electronic download for one item. That's hardly 90% considering the other distribution setups are working. As far as Windows 7 being ready, it is ready and was not rushed to market. As for the mac's, don't believe all the hype. I support both at work. They both have their pluses and minuses. Do you or someone you know work for Microsoft? You seem a bit touchy on that subject. Seven things to know about 7 http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/24/windows7.tips/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Looks like he newest Apple commercial ("Trust Me") is right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Do you or someone you know work for Microsoft? You seem a bit touchy on that subject. Seven things to know about 7 http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/24/windows7.tips/index.html Yeah, I know people who work for MS, but that has nothing to do with this discussion. You were spouting off ignorant crap, I corrected you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have Vista. never once had a problem. I 'll stay with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Do you or someone you know work for Microsoft? You seem a bit touchy on that subject. I agree with EC on this one. Win7 has been in beta for a long time -- lots of people have been using it for many many months. I even know a lot of UNIX guys who say it looks like MS got it right this time and actually LIKE Win7.... This might not even be a Windows mistake as much as a Digital River mistake. I just bought a new laptop last month, so will probably upgrade it to Win7 since it's free, to see what I think about it first hand. It can't be worse than Vista, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I agree with EC on this one. Win7 has been in beta for a long time -- lots of people have been using it for many many months. I even know a lot of UNIX guys who say it looks like MS got it right this time and actually LIKE Win7.... This might not even be a Windows mistake as much as a Digital River mistake. I just bought a new laptop last month, so will probably upgrade it to Win7 since it's free, to see what I think about it first hand. It can't be worse than Vista, right? What laptop did you get? Thinkpad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 What laptop did you get? Thinkpad? The HP HDX16t. Decent box, and I got a good deal - about $600. 17" monitor (1920x1080), 4G RAM, 320G 7200RPM drive, dual core CPU, etc. I want to use it as a portable Photoshop box -- but since I haven't started using it yet, I'll upgrade to Win7 before installing PS CS4 and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I agree with EC on this one. Win7 has been in beta for a long time -- lots of people have been using it for many many months. I even know a lot of UNIX guys who say it looks like MS got it right this time and actually LIKE Win7.... This might not even be a Windows mistake as much as a Digital River mistake. I just bought a new laptop last month, so will probably upgrade it to Win7 since it's free, to see what I think about it first hand. It can't be worse than Vista, right? I've been using the beta for about four months. It still doesn't perform on par with a good Linux installation, but it's probably the best job Microsoft has done with an OS. The caveat being: I'm running it on a monster of a machine. I don't know how it'll run on a normal desktop. Can't be much worse than Vista, resource hog that THAT is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 The caveat being: I'm running it on a monster of a machine. I don't know how it'll run on a normal desktop. Can't be much worse than Vista, resource hog that THAT is. It's supposedly much more streamlined and efficient than Vista, and therefore runs on lesser hardware. One of my Solaris instructors said he was using it for 4-5 months on a small netbook and it worked great - he was quite shocked. I'm still skeptical, but early reports are positive, even from traditionally anti-Windows folks I know. Anyone else think that "snap" feature they talk about on the commercial is really lame though? "Look, if you drag this window all the way over here, then drag this window all the way over here, you can then see them both!" Ummm, yeah, and if you just sized your windows the way you wanted instead of dragging them off the screen, you'd see them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Anyone else think that "snap" feature they talk about on the commercial is really lame though? "Look, if you drag this window all the way over here, then drag this window all the way over here, you can then see them both!" Ummm, yeah, and if you just sized your windows the way you wanted instead of dragging them off the screen, you'd see them too. I think it's lame marketing; but given how frequently I tile windows vertically on my display, I could actually get a lot of use out of that feature. One thing MS is pretty good at is developing little features like that (another example is Intellisense in their development products). When they !@#$ up, it tends to be the big architectural things. And really...they don't !@#$ up as often as people think. Windows is just such an ubiquitous platform that it's far more frequently targeted with malware than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You were spouting off ignorant crap, I corrected you. You may want to save that line for re-use in Steely threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's supposedly much more streamlined and efficient than Vista, and therefore runs on lesser hardware. One of my Solaris instructors said he was using it for 4-5 months on a small netbook and it worked great - he was quite shocked. I'm still skeptical, but early reports are positive, even from traditionally anti-Windows folks I know. Anyone else think that "snap" feature they talk about on the commercial is really lame though? "Look, if you drag this window all the way over here, then drag this window all the way over here, you can then see them both!" Ummm, yeah, and if you just sized your windows the way you wanted instead of dragging them off the screen, you'd see them too. Commercial could definitely be better, My guess is that they are trying to show off some of the little things that would be immediately applicable to users. I am waiting to see if they show off the aero shake option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Commercial could definitely be better, My guess is that they are trying to show off some of the little things that would be immediately applicable to users. I am waiting to see if they show off the aero shake option. Never heard of that one. Interesting... Although I can't see myself ever needing it - I'd prefer the "desktop" button in the launch bar. http://www.istartedsomething.com/20081103/...ith-aero-shake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Typical answer, no matter what company.... "It worked fine in the lab" "It's frustrating. We had a great week of practice with it right before the launch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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