The Official Windows 7 Thread
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 07:59
Today is launch day! Anyone running out to pick up their copy today?
Today is launch day! Anyone running out to pick up their copy today?
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The Official Windows 7 Thread
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Today is launch day! Anyone running out to pick up their copy today?
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:04
w00h00!
Well mine is pre-ordered from Take 2, but I think it will only be here tomorrow...
Where are you getting yours from DAE?
Well mine is pre-ordered from Take 2, but I think it will only be here tomorrow...
Where are you getting yours from DAE?
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:07
I saw an advert yesterday for Incredible Corruption stores that were running launch specials if you bought yours between 7 and 8 am today, they were specially opening for this. I don't quite understand the hype, it's not like the release of a huge game like D3, my current XP is just fine, lol.
Will get it at a later stage.
Will get it at a later stage.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:11
Yeah, and it was like R3.2k for Ultimate. I asked at Matrix yesterday about their retail pricing and the guy told me that retail will be about three times the price of DSP.Jonboy wrote:I saw an advert yesterday for Incredible Corruption stores that were running launch specials if you bought yours between 7 and 8 am today, they were specially opening for this. I don't quite understand the hype, it's not like the release of a huge game like D3, my current XP is just fine, lol.
Will get it at a later stage.
I just ...
I'm waiting for Lloyd's MSN icon to change from orange to green. No pricing up on DSAO yet.
HAPPY WINDOWS 7 DAY EVERYONE!!!
Except c0d3r. For you, it's happy birthday.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:15
Picked mine up from my supplier this morning (early). Already installed and loving it 
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:50
I'll be waiting till Jan/Feb to get mine...
...depending on how long the trial version I am running stays alive.
...depending on how long the trial version I am running stays alive.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 08:53
Question is: What are the major differences between the RC and the final release?
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 09:01
Come on guys, what the hell 
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 09:07
My current RC copy says it expires 2nd of March 2010, so yeah Jan/Feb would be a good time to get the full product...Sojourn wrote:I'll be waiting till Jan/Feb to get mine...
...depending on how long the trial version I am running stays alive.
Darkstar: Bug fixes and code optimisation really, no visual differences from the RTM or even RC.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 09:16
Said the biggest MS fanboi ever...jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Your post is counter productive as your mere presence in this thread attest to how fast you clicked the thread heading when you eventually saw it. I am confident that the mouse skid-marks on your table/mousepad (do people still even use those?) from the fast wrist action will not be too hard to remove.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 09:19
ETA on my retail copy of home premium is monday according to Prophecy.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 09:36
Sojourn wrote:Said the biggest MS fanboi ever...jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Your post is counter productive as your mere presence in this thread attest to how fast you clicked the thread heading when you eventually saw it. I am confident that the mouse skid-marks on your table/mousepad (do people still even use those?) from the fast wrist action will not be too hard to remove.
Interfan: Wasn't your copy much more from Prophecy? I didn't order from them because Ultimate Retail is R230 more than at Take 2!
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:11
I had coupons. I got it for much less because of that.ryanrich wrote:Sojourn wrote:Said the biggest MS fanboi ever...jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Your post is counter productive as your mere presence in this thread attest to how fast you clicked the thread heading when you eventually saw it. I am confident that the mouse skid-marks on your table/mousepad (do people still even use those?) from the fast wrist action will not be too hard to remove.
Interfan: Wasn't your copy much more from Prophecy? I didn't order from them because Ultimate Retail is R230 more than at Take 2!
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:14
Its only cos DAE was\is a linux fanboi.... IIRC he used to do the same threads for EVERY new version of ubuntu... or was the g0ldback?jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:17
g0ldilocks was too busy trying to get F.E.A.R to run on his EEE PC to start new threads.Firestrm wrote:Its only cos DAE was\is a linux fanboi.... IIRC he used to do the same threads for EVERY new version of ubuntu... or was the g0ldback?jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:20
As a moderator I look at every new thread that gets posted, no matter how distasteful I fnd it.Sojourn wrote:Your post is counter productive as your mere presence in this thread attest to how fast you clicked the thread heading when you eventually saw it.
This from someone who lamented in another thread that Take2.co.za was blocked at his place of employ, thus preventing him from looking at the pr-order specials for Windows 7....Sojourn wrote:I am confident that the mouse skid-marks on your table/mousepad (do people still even use those?) from the fast wrist action will not be too hard to remove.
Never mind my mouse pad...
I'm sure the skid-marks in your boxers/briefs from your involuntary bowel movement when you saw this thread will prove very difficult to remove
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:32
jamin_za wrote:As a moderator I look at every new thread that gets posted, no matter how distasteful I find it.Sojourn wrote:Your post is counter productive as your mere presence in this thread attest to how fast you clicked the thread heading when you eventually saw it.
Nice a cop-out if I ever saw one. Just own up to why you open this thread and move on.
This from someone who lamented in another thread that Take2.co.za was blocked at his place of employ, thus preventing him from looking at the pr-order specials for Windows 7....Sojourn wrote:I am confident that the mouse skid-marks on your table/mousepad (do people still even use those?) from the fast wrist action will not be too hard to remove.
Never mind my mouse pad...
I'm sure the skid-marks in your boxers/briefs from your involuntary bowel movement when you saw this thread will prove very difficult to remove
hahaha ...I did get exited, totally forgot abt the release date. Unlike some, had no need for bowels to get involved tho.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:47
I seem to recall Dae being a Vista fanboi too... like an OS bunny he jumps on everything.Firestrm wrote:Its only cos DAE was\is a linux fanboi.... IIRC he used to do the same threads for EVERY new version of ubuntu... or was the g0ldback?jamin_za wrote:Come on guys, what the hell
This sort of fanboi-ism is what those fellatios Linux brigands are famous for.
Windows users are well-adjusted regular bathers and we don't get this worked up about opening day of a new OS release.
You lot are just embarrassing me.
b.o.t.
I have heard good things bout W7... but will w8 till the dust settles before I get my copy.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:53
Err on the side of prudence. That is so not like you.GreyWolf wrote:I have heard good things bout W7... but will w8 till the dust settles before I get my copy.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 12:01
So... he likes to err on the face of PrudenceSojourn wrote:Err on the side of prudence. That is so not like you.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 12:24
Sojourn... wtf you talking bout Willis?
I am always slow to pick up a new OS.
Used 98 till 2001, then used Win2000 till 2003
Now I use XP.
I am always slow to pick up a new OS.
Used 98 till 2001, then used Win2000 till 2003
Now I use XP.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 13:22
aaaahahaha and WTF...jamin_za wrote:So... he likes to err on the face of PrudenceSojourn wrote:Err on the side of prudence. That is so not like you.
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 14:15
Burger King in Japan have a Windows 7 burger, featuring 7 patties and costing 777 yen...
Looks real healthy!
Looks real healthy!
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 14:19
We are upgrading our office to 7 during the next few months. First copy should be here by next week.. Good bye VISTA
Re: It's Windows 7 day!
Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 15:36
Yeah I heard all that too and then I installed the RC only to find its just as crap as vista. It looks and handles the same although it might actually be better on the system level. But reguardless it doesnt look like XP. Only reason for getting it is 64-bit and DX11.GreyWolf wrote:I have heard good things bout W7... but will w8 till the dust settles before I get my copy.