Erlin 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I've been trying all day to get this but the server is hammered. I keep getting "Error The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day." lol next business day -_- anyone have any luck getting the iso? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezmira 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 i'm getting the same thing =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I keep getting server is too busy messages. Only the first 2.5 million people get to download the public beta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 gogo torrents go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 gogo torrents go! exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 lol they took the site offline. now it says coming soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutterkain 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I've actually played with windows 7 quite a bit already and I must say that I'm impressed.. Microsoft did it right this time and can honestly say that I might actually give up my xp for this... (On the 6 computers I own, all but 1 still runs xp pro...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 lol they took the site offline. now it says coming soon. yea i just tried again when i got home and got that message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sploit 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Shit's broke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honki 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Shit's broke! Well it is windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanore 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Well it is windows. I'm still amazed people are willing to pay for an OS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 It's been on bittorrent for days. jeez. you call yourselves nerds? psha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayson 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 beta testing windows... those words make my O pucker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aigle 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Are people happy with Vista? I guess not if they already offer a new OS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstripe 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I've heard some bad things about downloading 7 from torrent sites, however this link: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/01/10/w...download-links/ has the official download on another server. All you need to do is get the serial from Microsoft and away you go. I have it currently installed (had Vista before, and XP on another drive) and in Dalaran, my framerate is currently steady at 30 as opposed to 15-25 on XP and 10-15 on Vista, so needless to say, I honestly find this beta more stable than Vista with its latest Service Packs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 The site for the download looked like it was up since yesterday afternoon. I got my key and downloaded the ISO. I'll be ploppin it on a machine at work tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauceboss 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I'm a big advocate of vista in particular vista 64bit but since windows 7 is gonna offer DX10 and less ram usage I might switch my Laptop from vista. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I got my copy off of Newsgroups and a key off of a forum comment on Lifehacker. The MS site is having too much trouble keeping up with demand. If you choose to D/L from a torrent or newsgroup just make sure it's an ISO for US EN version 7000.0.081212-1400 Also, they reached their 2.5 million cap but extended downloads until 1/24. Took me a while to find a network driver that worked, but other than that I haven't had any problems. I really like the new taskbar and the "Peek" feaure. Startup times seem a little faster than Vista, and browsing through folders and files seems much faster than on the copy of Vista on the same computer. For some additional info on where to get download links, beta keys, dual booting, etc.: http://lifehacker.com/tag/windows-7/ Are people happy with Vista? I guess not if they already offer a new OS... Actually yes. Most Vista users are very happy with it. Most people who say they aren't or think MS failed with Vista have actually never even used it. I hate having to go back to XP at work now >. And the reason they're offering a new OS is because their plan is to not wait 5 years between OS's like they did with XP. It hurt them when they released Vista because customers were too comfortable with XP and the price for a new OS after 5 years of development was too high. It also makes it more difficult to keep up with Apple who releases a new OS like every freagn year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I've had a little time to play with it today, it's pretty slick so far the new task bar is pretty amazing. It doesn't seem as initially invasive as vista was which I think home end users will appreciate. I really like Vista and I think this is another step in the right direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Window's Seven actually worth getting guys? Cause I'm using Vista atm and I'm doing quite fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Window's Seven actually worth getting guys? Cause I'm using Vista atm and I'm doing quite fine. The changes will not be as abundant as with XP to Vista. The improvements to performance will probably be worth it though. Don't expect to see it released until the end of the year though. Beta doesn't end until August and I think Ballmer said it would be around December when it goes on sale. Anyone using the IE 8 beta? I noticed it came with Win7. I still hate IE, but maybe they'll get it right with IE8. But probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 The changes will not be as abundant as with XP to Vista. The improvements to performance will probably be worth it though. Don't expect to see it released until the end of the year though. Beta doesn't end until August and I think Ballmer said it would be around December when it goes on sale. Anyone using the IE 8 beta? I noticed it came with Win7. I still hate IE, but maybe they'll get it right with IE8. But probably not. My only experience with IE8 so far has been a customer downloading it and it breaking his ability to browse the web. Ended up having to remove it and downgrade back to 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrende 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 IE8 is an improvement, but still nowhere near as quick as firefox imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 im excitedfor the full version of win 7, it's gonna be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2009 i got an email from technet today to download a legit copy of win7 beta, and im installing it now on my laptop im exciting to test drive this new OS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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