Windows 7 RC to shut down bihourly from March - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 12th May 2009, 13:53

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/20...rly-from-mar/1

An eagle eyed reader pointed to a Microsoft webpage which outlines the shut down strategy for both the Windows 7 Beta and RC.

Paradigm Shifter · 12th May 2009, 13:58

Quite. I don't understand what the fuss is about, either. Microsoft are actually being quite generous in terms of allowing the test builds to continue functioning after release of the full OS. And 'two hour shutdown' gives a window of opportunity to get data off safely before a reinstall... even if you've ignored the functioning deadline warnings.

Fod · 12th May 2009, 14:00

Please. The Inquirer? THEY don't even take themselves seriously. It's like The Onion, but without humour.

Jenny_Y8S · 12th May 2009, 14:04

Let's talk about why ms is doint all this...

Vista is a pretty good OS
Windows 7 is a pretty good OS (Hey it shares more than a few similarities with vista!)

Vista got a real bad rap, so many people cried "Rubbish!"

So give away 7, all the people who cried "Rubbish!" rush out and blag their "freebie". They get the same warm glow they get from a well found torrent but it's all legal!

And then you have people using 7, they realise it kind of just works OK if you don't have anything odd and incompatible (Exactly like 95, 98 ,XP & Vista before it behaved)

Am I using 7? No, vista pro + ultimate do me fine for now (But I do have it on a VM and would you believe it? It works fine!)

Will I upgrade? If it's in release state when I next to a rebuild probably yes.

smc8788 · 12th May 2009, 14:05

I didn't even know there was a fuss about it. It was very clearly displayed on the main Microsoft Windows 7 download page, so I automatically assumed everyone knew about it.

Not reading the small print before you download and install pre-release software on you system is asking for trouble in my view. Luckily, this time it's not a big deal.

Yemerich · 12th May 2009, 14:19

Vista IS rubbish.. At least my Ultimate 64. Not even a proper driver for the scanner!

Krikkit · 12th May 2009, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc8788

I didn't even know there was a fuss about it. It was very clearly displayed on the main Microsoft Windows 7 download page, so I automatically assumed everyone knew about it.

Not reading the small print before you download and install pre-release software on you system is asking for trouble in my view. Luckily, this time it's not a big deal.

I thought everyone knew about that too.

Tbh they've been incredibly generous on this one, people have nearly a year to use the new OS for free.

Bauul · 12th May 2009, 14:25

Lol, I hadn't even realised anyone was complaining about the RC.

Oh, no, it's one person on the Inq. Hardly "a fuss".

I think anyone worth their salt appreciates the actually genuine decent package Microsoft is offering. Yes it's for PR purposes and for godwill gestures to get the IT market back on their side, but when it's a genuinely good offering, why not run with it?

proxess · 12th May 2009, 14:39

One question. Will we be able to upgrade from Beta or RC to Final without having to format?

Stuey · 12th May 2009, 14:46

Man, that Inquirer author has an attitude problem.

Also, I didn't know that this was "news" - MS discloses the time-limitations of the RC on or before the download page.

Gosh, now I'm pissed off at that guy's entitlement issues.

ch424 · 12th May 2009, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc8788

I didn't even know there was a fuss about it. It was very clearly displayed on the main Microsoft Windows 7 download page, so I automatically assumed everyone knew about it.

Yeah, I thought it was pretty obvious too...

lona · 12th May 2009, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yemerich

Vista IS rubbish.. At least my Ultimate 64. Not even a proper driver for the scanner!

So will be 7!

Your scanner support is rubbish, not Vista.

Turbotab · 12th May 2009, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch424

Yeah, I thought it was pretty obvious too...

Stupidity has no limits.

yakyb · 12th May 2009, 15:09

Quote:

Vista IS rubbish.. At least my Ultimate 64. Not even a proper driver for the scanner!

how is that microsofts fault

p3n · 12th May 2009, 15:30

Eagle eyed? It said it as you clicked download on the RC...

perplekks45 · 12th May 2009, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by proxess

One question. Will we be able to upgrade from Beta or RC to Final without having to format?

You can update from Beta to RC but you have to manipulate one text file on the installation disc before you can do it. I don't remember the details but I'm sure Dr. Google can help you there.

And yes, MS clearly said that this'll happen on their download page PLUS that is pretty similar to what Vista's RC did. So I really don't get it why that idiot at the Inquirer is bitching about it.
Oh, and by the way:

IT IS FREE SO STOP MOANING!!!

dyzophoria · 12th May 2009, 16:45

the shutdown will remind the average joe next year that "hey you are using beta software, come and get the real deal now" lol, seriously its a right thing to do for MS's part, even though a large percentage of computers run windows, a large percentage of that "large percentage" are really just everyday average joe users who quite often opens that "Medication" email. so its a nice touch for MS to remind that large percentage lol

leexgx · 12th May 2009, 17:02

The Inquirer is bad site , thay report crap

frontline · 12th May 2009, 19:13

The length of availability of the release candidate is impressive, i just hope that the upgrade prices for the final release are a lot more palatable than the Vista retail versions were...

DragunovHUN · 12th May 2009, 19:53

Rights? What rights? What's the problem? Who said you have the right to use Windows 7 for free forever?

You get to try an OS for free for a whole YEAR, and this from MICROSOFT. And someone still complains? What's with people these days? WHAT THE HELL!

12th May 2009, 13:53	#1
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12th May 2009, 13:58	#2
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	Quite. I don't understand what the fuss is about, either. Microsoft are actually being quite generous in terms of allowing the test builds to continue functioning after release of the full OS. And 'two hour shutdown' gives a window of opportunity to get data off safely before a reinstall... even if you've ignored the functioning deadline warnings. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

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Jenny_Y8S She geek Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 250	Let's talk about why ms is doint all this... Vista is a pretty good OS Windows 7 is a pretty good OS (Hey it shares more than a few similarities with vista!) Vista got a real bad rap, so many people cried "Rubbish!" So give away 7, all the people who cried "Rubbish!" rush out and blag their "freebie". They get the same warm glow they get from a well found torrent but it's all legal! And then you have people using 7, they realise it kind of just works OK if you don't have anything odd and incompatible (Exactly like 95, 98 ,XP & Vista before it behaved) Am I using 7? No, vista pro + ultimate do me fine for now (But I do have it on a VM and would you believe it? It works fine!) Will I upgrade? If it's in release state when I next to a rebuild probably yes. __________________ Asus P6T Deluxe, i7 920, BFG 285OC, 6gb, 7x1tb, Vista X64, Dell 2408, Dell 2001 Dell M90, T7600,3gb, Win7x64, Dell 2001 MacBook Pro 13" SnowLeopard

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smc8788 This is bit-tech! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 2,286	I didn't even know there was a fuss about it. It was very clearly displayed on the main Microsoft Windows 7 download page, so I automatically assumed everyone knew about it. Not reading the small print before you download and install pre-release software on you system is asking for trouble in my view. Luckily, this time it's not a big deal.

12th May 2009, 14:25	#8
Bauul Sir Bongaminge Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Godalming, near Guildford Posts: 1,553	Lol, I hadn't even realised anyone was complaining about the RC. Oh, no, it's one person on the Inq. Hardly "a fuss". I think anyone worth their salt appreciates the actually genuine decent package Microsoft is offering. Yes it's for PR purposes and for godwill gestures to get the IT market back on their side, but when it's a genuinely good offering, why not run with it? __________________ Pentium 4 CPU 3.4 Ghz \| 1Gb + 2x512Mb Corsair DDR2 667 Mhz Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512Mb\| WD Raptor 36Gb, Seagate 300Gb \| Asus P5LD2 SE Ibanez RG 470 Japanese Edition \| 1991 Japanese Lo-TRS Tremolo \| V7 S1 Custom V8 HSH Pickups

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12th May 2009, 14:46	#10
Stuey You will be defenestrated! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NYC & NJ Posts: 2,484	Man, that Inquirer author has an attitude problem. Also, I didn't know that this was "news" - MS discloses the time-limitations of the RC on or before the download page. Gosh, now I'm pissed off at that guy's entitlement issues. __________________ ToolGuyd

12th May 2009, 15:30	#15
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 737	Eagle eyed? It said it as you clicked download on the RC...

12th May 2009, 16:45	#17
dyzophoria Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Home Posts: 162	the shutdown will remind the average joe next year that "hey you are using beta software, come and get the real deal now" lol, seriously its a right thing to do for MS's part, even though a large percentage of computers run windows, a large percentage of that "large percentage" are really just everyday average joe users who quite often opens that "Medication" email. so its a nice touch for MS to remind that large percentage lol __________________ [FONT=Lucida Console]picture this..[/FONT] // [FONT=Tahoma][FONT=Fixedsys]picture that..[/FONT][/FONT]

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12th May 2009, 19:53	#20
DragunovHUN Never did a proper mod in his life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,192	Rights? What rights? What's the problem? Who said you have the right to use Windows 7 for free forever? You get to try an OS for free for a whole YEAR, and this from MICROSOFT. And someone still complains? What's with people these days? WHAT THE HELL!