WINDOWS 7 - That's Right!

I'm downloading the Beta version of "Windows 7" thru Bit Torrent. It will take several hours to get it - as the download is well over 2 Gb's. It is setup to be a ISO file; so I can burn it to a disc and use like one would if they had just bought a copy and installing. It is only good for 30 days believe; but I'll find out more after I set up the spare hard drive to run it.

As a guess, it appears to be Windows Server 2003 (x64) with graphic User Interface that looks like Vista - but runs like Server 2003. I can tell you that Windows 2003 Server is fast, efficient, and near bulletproof. If it can be all of that and look like Vista; then MicroSoft may have finally gotten off of the pot.

What ever O/S you may be using to run you HF rig; this could make it run faster; as Windows 2003 Server can run lots of RAM - unlike XP that can only use up to 2 Gb's!. I'll use it for a couple of days and give a quick 'n dirty review of it - so keep checking back and ask questions or help out the discussion if you - too - are using the trial version.

Update:
Set it up up on an empty hard drive. I downloaded the two available versions of Windows 7; the x32 and the x64-bit versions. Put the x32 version for awhile amd running it for a week. So far; so good. It was - by far - the easiest O/S install I have ever done, and I have done more than a few - too!

First impressions:
It didn't jump up and say 'hey, I need something'. Nope; just took off running without a single glitch. Went straight to the internet without a single hitch, ad I have using it for about fifteen hours only. I am going to put some programs on it and see if there are any compatibility issues. That will be the REAL acid test - IMO. Gonna run some radio applications and see if it screams or plays.

Right, right, cyclops.
I brought up the Windows 7 thang becasue it is out there, and I managed to obtain a copy. Yeah, I'm hip to the Mojave scam that MS put up - but I never bought the hype. I was hoping that Windows 7 was 2003 Server with a GUI that looked like Vista. The core of Vista - IMO - is a rotten core. I had to take my copy of Vista 64 off of my box and put Xp Pro back on it, just so I didn't have to be surprised with a new glitch everyday that often led to me having to re-install that O/S every other week. It really started to get old.

The Vista GUI is very nice, it's just the crap and BS I can do without. I will say, that Windows 7 still has problems and locks up after you remove a 3rd party program on it. One would think by now that when people add/remove programs - that it wouldn't affect the O/S - but it still does. Disappointed? You bet!
ANd MS? Get your head out of your hindquarters, and start making good business sense!

Sonwatcher said:

I had win98 up till this past year. I bought a new computer with XP and I really like it. This is my first using DSL too ! It's awesome !

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Yeah, Xp is nearly bullet-proof; make sure you have service pack 3 on it from 'Windows Update', and it is the BEST - IMO!
BTW - If you think DSL is nice, wait til you try a cable internet hook up. WOWWW! FAAAST!