It is hard to believe that the day is drawing near for Windows 7 to be Released To Manufacturing (RTM). I say that based on the abundance of news and stories around the web that indicate 13 July 2009 is the day it will happen.
Whether it is actually the date, or close to the date, or way off as the date, it is unlikely that we the public will see another official release from Microsoft beyond the current Release Candidate download we have had since the beginning of May. By the way – that download is going to disappear from your computer screens around 15 Aug – about 6 weeks away.
So here is my question for those of you who are using or have used Windows 7 – what do you think? What works for you in Windows 7? What doesn’t work for you in Windows 7? What is your favorite feature or what is missing from Windows 7?
Please feel free to leave a comment on this post answering any and/or all of the above questions. In return for your commentary I will be doing a giveaway once we have at least 25 comments. Everyone who comments is in the mix for grabbing and putting their hands on some very cool Microsoft goodies:
A set of 4 I’m a PC stickers…but wait…that’s not all!
A yellow I’m a PC mouse pad will also be included for your mousing pleasure!
I look forward to hearing your opinions on Windows 7.
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Congrats to Kristan Kenney who won the mouse and stickers.
Thanks to everyone for commenting and sharing your thoughts on Windows 7.
I have been using Win 7 since 6994. Can’t wait for it to come out. Its going to be the best OS since XP.
Will I be the only Vista defender in the world? As I tried the Windows 7 betas and RC, I find my Vista x64 much more stable and… faster. For almost two years of using Vista day-by-day, I’ve never encountered any problems, no lags, no blue screens. All the apps and games run perfect and meet my needs. During the short tests of Win 7 I got at least one hundred blue screens, several apps didn’t work. There’s a huge problem with games as DirectX has a different number and no chance to download DX10. I’m sorry, but I really hope Win7 won’t be on the market to soon.
Anna – I have also been a huge Vista fan since it came out. I do however, find Windows 7 runs better, uses less resources and I am yet to have a blue screen since running the Beta and RC.
There might be something else causing your issues – drivers might be a likely cuplrit.
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I think Windows 7 is going to be a good reason to upgrade from my Windows XP-based organisation. Issues with Vista have stopped us from changing our organisations 10,000+ fleet of computers. The only problem I can see is getting our staff upgrading skill sets from Office 2003 to Office 2007. Will be very interesting
While not a tester, I look forward to using what I’ve read about the Windows 7 release. One of the best features I’ve seen is the ability to stack two windows next to each other using the the new window-sizing feature that will allow me to anchor windows on either side of the desktop. Better multi-tasking is always a winning feature.
9 terrific comments/observations about Windows 7 at http://bit.ly/5S18C – still a I’m A PC stickers and mousepad up for grabs!
The most annoying thing that i feel about windows 7 is the removal of WMP mini mode.I always used to listen to music while surfing the web or while using word etc and and i also put it in mini mode so that i can change songs pause etc without switching windows.With windows 7 you get jump lists but i feel a bit irrirated when i have to left click to change tracks.
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I think that Windows 7 has come a long way from Windows Vista and is greatly improved, especially for those with lower hardware specifications.
So far, I haven’t hit any issues with Windows 7, it’s been quite stable and a treat to use. I love the new Troubleshooters, Jump Lists, and Libraries the most out of the new features brought to the table for Windows 7 – they increase your productivity and help you get the most from your computer.
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Some great observations on my Windows 7 post – http://bit.ly/5S18C
I want an upgrade path, even if it’s unsupported, from RC to RTM. Windows 7 is great and very feature complete. A couple features I’d like to see: a built-in PDF printer, and built-in File Duplication like Windows Home Server. If a hard drive is installed, users should be given an option to automatically back up to that drive, since today’s drives are HUGE, and consumers just don’t back up unless it’s done for them automatically.
I’ve followed the development of Win 7 closely. I’ve participated in the initial public beta, and I’m now actively running the RC on several MediaCenter PCs in my home. I’ve been fan of Vista for several years, but I also recognize the negative disposition it has in the public eye. I agree with Anthony and others that Win 7 feels like a more complete version of Vista. The desktop enhancements, including Aero peek, shake, and the Superbar are all really nice. I hate to lose some of the “ultimate” features, including DreamScenes, but I’ll gladly sacrifice a few trivial items to gain a more finely tuned version of Windows. Bring on the RTM version!
Although I have been following W7 closely for months, I have not been a beta tester. I have been impressed by all that I have learned and have taken advantage of the preorder bargain. I await October.
You should try to grab the Release Candidate before 15 Aug when it is getting pulled down. Good for close to a year!
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
Win7 is what Vista should have been. It’s also been encouraging to me looking at the level of polish in the betas and RC – first time I’ve considered putting a RC on my work machine. The new taskbar took a bit of getting used to, but its growing on me. The performance is great as well (although many of the “performance” issues in vista were actuall good things – indexing, superfetch etc). I was amazed how well the beta ran when I put it on an old spare P4 3Ghz machine.
Can’t wait for the RTM
I have been using Windows 7 x64 since pre RC builds and feel that it is the ‘BEST’ os that has been released out of the MSFT camp. Prior to the RC I was back and forth between OS X and Win 7 – but I can confirm now that Win 7 x64 is my primary production OS and I refuse to go back to OS X. I am finally satisfied.
I really think Windows 7 has been a real hit. I think that it has been a big improvement from Vista. It has many new features such as XP Mode, Aero Peek, the superbar and more. I just got 3 words to shoutout to the worls, I”M A PC!
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