Hello There, Guest! Register

Windows Seven
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#1
06-26-2009, 12:03 PM

50 bucks for home premium, any thoughts?

I am running Windows XP, can I upgrade to Windows 7?
Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. A customer with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade media but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.

so according to this, it's a full install disc.
also, full 64 bit support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6832116713
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/off...r-faq.aspx
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...quirements

LOL at a 16 gig OS, that would leave me with 12 gigs free
looks like anything i would get would be for when i do a new build, still it's a good deal though.


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
(This post was last modified: 06-26-2009, 12:12 PM by zaneyard.)
Reply
CaffeinePowered
Mad Hatter
*******

Posts: 12,998
Joined: Mar 2008
#2
06-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Upgrade or full?

Never get an upgrade as it invalidates your old Key, and given how Vista fared, You probably want to keep that key....


[Image: caffsighl7.jpg]Â[Image: 1184299259221.gif]
Sig by Joel
Reply
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#3
06-26-2009, 12:14 PM

(06-26-2009, 12:11 PM)Caffeine link Wrote: Upgrade or full?

Never get an upgrade as it invalidates your old Key, and given how Vista fared, You probably want to keep that key....
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/off...r-faq.aspx
Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. A customer with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade media but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.
idk if this is saying it's a full install disc or not
this "upgrade program" is all saying these are upgrade media's, but if i were to do a clean install, i don't think i would be doing an upgrade anymore?


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
Reply
Surf314
Seriously, this week I'll play PS
******

Posts: 12,078
Joined: Mar 2008
#4
06-26-2009, 12:47 PM

The discount is for pre-order only.  And I'm pretty sure it's for pre-order of the upgrade only.


[Image: samjackson-4.png]
Reply
korkesh
Lurker


Posts: 123
Joined: Apr 2008
#5
06-26-2009, 07:23 PM

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp
Reply
Star Knight
Lurker


Posts: 246
Joined: Feb 2009
#6
06-27-2009, 01:30 AM

(06-26-2009, 07:23 PM)korkesh link Wrote: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp
Ouch. Ultimate is over $300 usd? Wow.


Quote:My Spy Sense is tingling!
Reply
Spore
2 guys, no cups necessary


Posts: 2,587
Joined: Mar 2008
#7
06-27-2009, 01:36 AM

(06-27-2009, 01:30 AM)Star Knight link Wrote: [quote author=korkesh link=topic=3160.msg92874#msg92874 date=1246062191]
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp
Ouch. Ultimate is over $300 usd? Wow.
[/quote]

It was with Vista too.


Feeling generous? Karf is a respectable human being. http://i.imgur.com/MTVw5.png
Thank you, Mr. Pelican.
Reply
Surf314
Seriously, this week I'll play PS
******

Posts: 12,078
Joined: Mar 2008
#8
06-27-2009, 10:03 AM

(06-27-2009, 01:36 AM)Spore link Wrote: [quote author=Star Knight link=topic=3160.msg92924#msg92924 date=1246084224]
[quote author=korkesh link=topic=3160.msg92874#msg92874 date=1246062191]
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp
Ouch. Ultimate is over $300 usd? Wow.
[/quote]

It was with Vista too.
[/quote]

Ultimate was $400 and you didn't get a discount for already owning home premium.  I know I bought both.

Edit: I know I'm going to get flamed for this but I am definitely buying Snow Leopard for $30.  Dunno about W7 yet though.


[Image: samjackson-4.png]
Reply
KarthXLR
Free of STD's ... lolwut?


Posts: 9,927
Joined: May 2008
#9
06-27-2009, 01:03 PM

(06-27-2009, 10:03 AM)Surf314 link Wrote: [quote author=Spore link=topic=3160.msg92926#msg92926 date=1246084613]
[quote author=Star Knight link=topic=3160.msg92924#msg92924 date=1246084224]
[quote author=korkesh link=topic=3160.msg92874#msg92874 date=1246062191]
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/pricing.asp
Ouch. Ultimate is over $300 usd? Wow.
[/quote]

It was with Vista too.
[/quote]

Ultimate was $400 and you didn't get a discount for already owning home premium.  I know I bought both.

Edit: I know I'm going to get flamed for this but I am definitely buying Snow Leopard for $30.  Dunno about W7 yet though.
[/quote]
Same. Mac usually has a lot less bugs when it's released. I have a feeling, even if 7 is a great OS, that I'll want to wait a couple months before getting it.
Reply
at0m
Official Con Soccer Mom


Posts: 7,800
Joined: Jun 2008
#10
06-27-2009, 03:52 PM

I don't plan on upgrading until it shows up in the M$ employee store (aka when friends can hook me up for cheap)



"If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...."
"Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause!
Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu
Reply
Spore
2 guys, no cups necessary


Posts: 2,587
Joined: Mar 2008
#11
06-27-2009, 05:09 PM

(06-27-2009, 01:03 PM)Karth is SPY link Wrote: Same. Mac usually has a lot less bugs when it's released. I have a feeling, even if 7 is a great OS, that I'll want to wait a couple months before getting it.

You do realize Windows 7 has pretty much been out for like, a half year now? The RC is hardly "buggy" and they aren't adding any more features too it at this point. Just bug fixes. So the only thing we will see if less bugs from the very stable Windows 7 RC we can all have.


Feeling generous? Karf is a respectable human being. http://i.imgur.com/MTVw5.png
Thank you, Mr. Pelican.
Reply
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#12
06-27-2009, 05:26 PM

(06-27-2009, 05:09 PM)Spore link Wrote: [quote author=Karth is SPY link=topic=3160.msg92978#msg92978 date=1246125829]
Same. Mac usually has a lot less bugs when it's released. I have a feeling, even if 7 is a great OS, that I'll want to wait a couple months before getting it.

You do realize Windows 7 has pretty much been out for like, a half year now? The RC is hardly "buggy" and they aren't adding any more features too it at this point. Just bug fixes. So the only thing we will see if less bugs from the very stable Windows 7 RC we can all have.
[/quote]
true
dunno if i wanna pre order this "upgrade" even though it seems like it can be used as a full install disc. maybe i should email MS or something cause im gonna want W7 on a new build when i get the money.


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
Reply
KarthXLR
Free of STD's ... lolwut?


Posts: 9,927
Joined: May 2008
#13
06-27-2009, 05:40 PM

(06-27-2009, 05:09 PM)Spore link Wrote: [quote author=Karth is SPY link=topic=3160.msg92978#msg92978 date=1246125829]
Same. Mac usually has a lot less bugs when it's released. I have a feeling, even if 7 is a great OS, that I'll want to wait a couple months before getting it.

You do realize Windows 7 has pretty much been out for like, a half year now? The RC is hardly "buggy" and they aren't adding any more features too it at this point. Just bug fixes. So the only thing we will see if less bugs from the very stable Windows 7 RC we can all have.
[/quote]
Still want to wait. :X
Reply
Spore
2 guys, no cups necessary


Posts: 2,587
Joined: Mar 2008
#14
06-27-2009, 06:10 PM

(06-27-2009, 05:26 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: dunno if i wanna pre order this "upgrade" even though it seems like it can be used as a full install disc. maybe i should email MS or something cause im gonna want W7 on a new build when i get the money.

If you are building a new system, get the full, non-upgrade version.


Feeling generous? Karf is a respectable human being. http://i.imgur.com/MTVw5.png
Thank you, Mr. Pelican.
Reply
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#15
06-27-2009, 07:04 PM

(06-27-2009, 06:10 PM)Spore link Wrote: [quote author=zaneyard link=topic=3160.msg93004#msg93004 date=1246141587]
dunno if i wanna pre order this "upgrade" even though it seems like it can be used as a full install disc. maybe i should email MS or something cause im gonna want W7 on a new build when i get the money.

If you are building a new system, get the full, non-upgrade version.
[/quote]
i dont think it's available
you're right though, ill prolly just wait until i get to the point where im actually building a system.


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
Reply
SAVAGE-0
BRB, Posting


Posts: 935
Joined: Sep 2008
#16
06-29-2009, 10:16 AM

I went to seton hall... so I learned well how to be my mascot Sad I know i know I'm a bad human being


trust me... I'm a 2L
Reply
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#17
06-29-2009, 10:18 AM

(06-29-2009, 10:16 AM)SAVAGE-0 link Wrote: I went to seton hall... so I learned well how to be my mascot Sad I know i know I'm a bad human being
wut


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
Reply
at0m
Official Con Soccer Mom


Posts: 7,800
Joined: Jun 2008
#18
06-29-2009, 11:03 AM

(06-29-2009, 10:18 AM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=SAVAGE-0 link=topic=3160.msg93338#msg93338 date=1246288583]
I went to seton hall... so I learned well how to be my mascot Sad I know i know I'm a bad human being
wut
[/quote]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seton_Hall_University
Mascot: Pirates

+1 for the obscure joke



"If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...."
"Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause!
Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu
Reply
zaneyard
Made with Whole Gainz (tm)
***

Posts: 6,930
Joined: Jun 2008
#19
06-29-2009, 11:06 AM

sorry i didnt know what senton hall was


(04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone?

(11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THE BARTENDER WAS BRAGGING ABOUT BEING A LEFTY. I SAID I WAS A RIGHTY, BUT THAT I COULD UNDO A BRA WITH JUST MY LEFT HAND. ASKED HER IF THAT COUNTED AS BEING AMBIDEXTROUS. SHE SAID 'NOT REALLY'. tHEN HANDED ME ANOTHER DRINK.

I COUN THAT AS A WIN

CUBA LIBRE
Reply
at0m
Official Con Soccer Mom


Posts: 7,800
Joined: Jun 2008
#20
06-29-2009, 11:07 AM

(06-29-2009, 11:06 AM)zaneyard link Wrote: sorry i didnt know what senton hall was
google did.



"If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...."
"Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause!
Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)