by Palmer S.
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November 22, 2008

Windows 7; Will you be Upgrading?

October 22, 2009 01:59 PM EDT
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Today is the official launch of Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 7, which many consumers are hoping will wash the bad taste of Vista right out of their mouth. After all, it's supposed to have been the Vista that Vista wasn't; some are even going as far as to say that this is the best Windows flavor to date.

I was one of those people who decided not to upgrade to Vista. It just seemed like a hassle, and since I'd been using XP almost all of my life, I figured that I should go with something familiar.

Sadly though, it costs money just to downgrade from Vista, and I didn't want to sped the extra dough; that's why I go my little Acer Aspire One, which is what I'm writing this on right now. I really do love this machine, but I'm into video editing, and the Intel Atom processor wasn't exactly made for multimedia creation. It'll sometimes take me a full twenty minutes to render a minute long video.

I've been wanting to upgrade to a better PC, but I didn't want Vista. So I held off. Now that it's out though, I've got my eyes on a couple of desktops out on the market; particularly a Gatewat with an Intel Core 2 Quad (a dream come true).

And, with the offer that's going through January, I can upgrade to 7, free of charge. For once, I'm actually excited about a Windows OS again.

What about you? Will you be upgrading?
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Comments: 24

Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 22, 2009, 2:03pm EDT
I'm fine with my XP desktop so have no intention to change until it blows up and I have no choice.
J W. Oct 22, 2009, 2:04pm EDT
If I had the money to upgrade right now I would. Will probably get a new desktop next yr with Windows 7 on it
Paul G. Oct 22, 2009, 2:05pm EDT
Only if I have to buy a new computer.
Dano C. Oct 22, 2009, 2:23pm EDT
I am waiting until this ole workhorse starts giving me the blue screen of death. That happened on the spur of the moment in an Access list I was working on yesterday. I am going to start a regular daily backup, then see how it goes. I gave my system a 1TB WD External HD and it whirs to get going as it is.

Win7 by all reports is more resourceful and stable than Vista and has a tailored Virtual XP environment that sounds neat. I am waiting for Office 2010 & Win7 when I actually need a new PC. My systems usually last about 5 to 7 years before giving up the ghost, and I won't necessarily buy off the shelf.
Cathi L. Oct 22, 2009, 2:27pm EDT
I had to buy a new laptop and got stuck with Vista (64 bit) and we bought an HP All-in-One Bluetooth Printer and does NOT like the Vista. HP has been bumping up the level of research on why it won't work and now it's in the hands of the engineers. My understanding on the free upgrade for Windows 7 is that you have to have bought it sometime in June. I got mine for Mother's Day, a little shy of the free upgrade deal.

Do you know of another upgrade deal? I sure would love to ditch Vista.
Debra H. Oct 22, 2009, 2:33pm EDT
I didn't have too many problems with Vista although I use the Ultimate Edition which may make a difference in the Home version. I went online and found the tips and tricks to make it work the way I wanted it to and have been happy with it.

I bought a new lapper in September and will be getting the Windows 7 upgrade for free too and am going to give it a shot. I do however have other PCs running XP because I have programs that just were not compatible with Vista mainly Adobe programs and some photo editing programs. I will also keep at least one PC running Vista until I am sure I am satisfied with Windows 7.
I hate Vista. It came on my latest computer. I can't pay much for an upgrade right now, but If I can get 7 free, I'll do it in a heartbeat.
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Oct 22, 2009, 2:59pm EDT
I love windows XP so I'll be sticking with it until I know more about Windows 7. I've heard some good things about it so far though. Vista was a nightmare to work with on other computers (mine was always installed with XP).
Jennifer N. Oct 22, 2009, 4:01pm EDT
Not unless they give it to me free, which I doubt will happen.
Jennifer N. Oct 22, 2009, 4:02pm EDT
Besides, I'm still hating Vista (have it on my laptop) and who knows what they "fixed" in this latest version.

I'll stick with my XP on this PC
Marsha S. Oct 22, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
no clue
this laptop of course came with Vista...I've had no real problems but probably by the time I got it they had gotten most of the bugs worked out
Mugg Muggles, "The Man With the Jive" Oct 22, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
I eschew all things Microsoft.
Mac OS X Tiger suits me just fine.
Joanne Vicente Oct 22, 2009, 7:42pm EDT
After all the trouble with Vista, I plan to wait quite a long time!
Palmer S. Oct 22, 2009, 7:59pm EDT
Why? 7's been getting rave reviews. Vista never had good word of mouth to begin with, so it's understandable that it would be bad.
Joanne Vicente Oct 22, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
Maybe, when I've seen it in action...
Debra C. Oct 22, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
I am doing one Windows7 to start, like I did Vista (and I stayed with one Vista). My production machines are all XP (Professional) or Linux. I am impressed with the Win7 I have done thus far ... I just want to see what kind of bugs we find now that it is in production.
Mary Fagan Oct 23, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
Sticking with XP. Sorely need to pop up the memory, though
Gessy D. Oct 24, 2009, 11:29am EDT
I don't think I will upgrade. I don't have the money and I am so used to XP.
Marty S. Oct 25, 2009, 8:25am EDT
I doubt I'll upgrade. The Intel Atom processor in the netbook you have wasn't designed for use as a computer, more as a glorified communication device, maybe. I will probably get another laptop computer before too long, and that will probably have windows 7 on it. Right now though, I'm happy with the toshiba 13.3 inch laptop, though perhaps a larger laptop, or a different laptop might be a better gaming rig. Hey, I mostly just use it for a glorified communication device.
Palmer S. Oct 25, 2009, 11:25am EDT
I don't know...you'd be surprised as to what the atom processor can handle. It can't run any graphics intensive games, but I can play Mario 64, and I can edit together videos using Sony Vegas Pro 8.
Marty S. Oct 25, 2009, 8:30am EDT
A mac notebook looks tempting though. I like garage band.
Palmer S. Oct 25, 2009, 11:26am EDT
I would like to try Mac myself, it's just that they're so expensive, and I don't really like the Apple editing software, and Sony has yet to release a Vegas Pro for Macs.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Oct 29, 2009, 4:01pm EDT
This is my replacement computer and has Vista so I am stuck with it for awhile.
Randall C. Oct 29, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
Nope, dont think so. XP is just fine for me. Maybe if they came out with a trial version, to see what it can do, then I might be influenced to give it a try...

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