Announcing: Windows 7 Release To Manufacturing

14 years ago

It's almost here! We're very happy to tell you that we've hit the last big milestone on the way to Windows 7: release to manufacturing. We're packaging up copies and manufacturers are putting it on new PCs. On October 22, you'll be able to get the final shipping product. Your feedback has helped us make Windows 7 more reliable, compatible, and manageable-and we'd like to thank you for that.

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I got this E- Mail from Microsoft because I am running Windows 7 Evaluation copy for 1 year....

So far it is a very nice operating System, Good bye Vista....

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DA_Mccoy
14 years ago
I await W7.

I'm at work at the moment so I don't have my bookmarked pages available. W7 is not an actual new release, but rather an upgrade to Vista. Vista's architecure was security based where W7's is going to start with the Vista foundation but be be performanced focused. The available editions which we have become accustomed to are reported to be changing their content. The identifying names are pretty much the same, but the versions' capabilities have been refined.

In all as I explain to people, the release of W7is quite similar to the release of Win98SE in improving Win98OE.

Personally I haven't found anything wrong with my Vista system and I do forcast the habitual release "uproar" will be present with W7. I say this as I get the impression from talking with users, and reading posts and columns that the XP users are complacent with their systems and are not going to be too responsive and comfortable with any type of change.

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owbist
14 years ago
I like Windows 7, I am running the evaluation copy on this computer as a dual boot with XP. There was a sale recently on the program, I paid $125 Canadian for the Windows 7 Professional upgrade copy which will be delivered in October.

I am building a new computer for the new operating system, my first in many years. Everything on my XP computer will move over with no problems according to the compatibility test except Alcohol 120. Skype has minor issues as does my canada.com web based email address both both work even with this older machine so perhaps updated drivers will soon be available.
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mikie_gw
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I ordered the $50 pre purchase version. Didnt see anything extra in pro that I might need that isnt available freeware or with fairly simple other methods. I don't expect any major improvements over Vista actually, but maybe it'll suprise me.
With my luck might be given some version before or shortly after it arrives. Thats ok, for $50 - its a pretty safe bet.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
I brought this thread back for those of you that are wanting/using windows 7 you might want to read this article on how to get the trial period for much longer and how to get an updated version by using a handy little trick, very neat.
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Announcing: Windows 7 Release To Manufacturing

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