Windows 7 Beta release!

**Sprite-** · 01-9-2009, 12:17 PM

Microsoft is officially releasing Windows 7 Beta 1 (Build 7000) today.

Windows 7 is basically a Vista layout, but it runs even faster and smoother than XP. It has a lot of enhanced features and new technology - such as touch-screen capability, handwriting to text, new features for open windows. It has everything Vista has, and more - but runs much faster.

Windows 7 is said to require much less computer resources than Vista or XP.
Minimum requirements:
* Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
* Memory: 1 GB of system memory
* Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
* Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
* Drive: DVD-R/W drive
* Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)

The Beta is going to be released on this page (so they say) sometime this afternoon FOR FREE! There is no announced time. They are limiting it to 2.5 million downloads (which will go fast). It probably will be annoying since the servers will most likely be overloaded by a ton of people at once.

I already have Windows 7 Beta...it's been released to developers for a few days now. Being a Vista-hater, I have to say I absolutely love this new OS. It's so fast and sleek and simple to use. I tried FFR on it with FF3 and it ran beautifully. So this would probably be a great thing to get for you people having problems running FFR on Vista.

The only catch is, this Beta version will only be activated until August 2009 (although I'm sure there will be cracks for it by that time which will disable the deactivation). I'm definitely keeping it because I've never been happier with an OS. And remember, this is still a BETA so it's not guaranteed to be completely stable, so download at your own risk. Personally, I haven't found any bugs yet and it runs just like a full release so far.

One thing to add. Windows 7 comes with IE8 Beta preinstalled. I could not run FFR on IE8 Beta because it would lag a lot. FF3 worked great though. I'm sure IE7 would work as well; haven't tried it though.

To all of you who decide to get this great OS, enjoy!
Make sure you are within the first 2.5 million people to download.
Happy downloading!

who_cares973 · 01-9-2009, 12:33 PM

**Flandre Scarlet** · 01-9-2009, 01:00 PM

Maybe I'll try to download it later, sounds pretty awesome if it's faster than old XP. =P

Just got over a GB of RAM too recently, so I'd have all the minimum requirements so nothing shouldn't go wrong with those aspects of the OS.

Patricoo · 01-9-2009, 01:34 PM

Sounds like you should get a Mac instead.

fido123 · 01-9-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricoo

Sounds like you should get a Mac instead.

God yes I love mac. All the really ****ty bloatware filling up my hardrive and I just love how OSx loves to rape my processes mercilessly grinding all my applications to a halt. Oh it's so restricted so I couldn't even screw anything up even if I wanted to...or do any of those constructive things that I could benefit from. OH AND THE COMPATIBILITY...I love it how it can't run any of my favorite applications.

Btw, I know a guy who's been using Windows 7 like a month ago. He's Portuguese though and manages to find these kinds of things...hopefully I can bum it off him and if I do just ask me if you want a copy.

**Phynx** · 01-9-2009, 04:31 PM

Lol, you guys are failing your DL's or something cause I'm downloading at rates between 300 and 1,300KB/sec...

I don't know if this makes a difference buuuuut, I have a 32 max request for my pipelining feature on FF... Maybe that's why I'm getting such good DL speeds.

**TC_Halogen** · 01-9-2009, 01:38 PM

Damn it 56k.

**Oni-Paranoia** · 01-9-2009, 01:47 PM

16gb of free space?? is that rly neccesary?

**Shadowcliff** · 01-9-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oni-Paranoia

16gb of free space?? is that rly neccesary?

I have over 70 gigs of free space after 5+ years on this very computer. And my dad torrents a lot of music.
A LOT.

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It's probably too late to download the OS for free, so I'll just take your word, Sprite, that it's good. I'll definately check it out when a stable version is released or starts coming preinstalled on computers.

**TC_Halogen** · 01-9-2009, 01:49 PM

I guess the actual platform of the OS got huge. From what I remember, Windows XP's platform is around 3 GB. So, hopefully with all of that extra space needed comes better content.

**Sprite-** · 01-9-2009, 01:49 PM

16 gb isn't really that much. Most computers come with 250+ xD

**Oni-Paranoia** · 01-9-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprite-

16 gb isn't really that much. Most computers come with 250+ xD

Im using a comp from 03 thats supposed to be for school administrator purposes so i have only a 30gb harddrive =P
yes i live like that

**TC_Halogen** · 01-9-2009, 01:52 PM

Hahaha, yeah. I have like 170 GB, so it wouldn't be bad for me to get. I currently have the specs to run the OS comfortably. Maybe if I'm lucky, I can head over to someone's house and get the new OS.

**Sprite-** · 01-9-2009, 01:53 PM

It's not looking too good for Microsoft's servers atm lol.
It's going to be very hard to get.

**Sprite-** · 01-9-2009, 01:54 PM

If you're using a computer from 03, you probably shouldn't get Windows 7 :P

**Oni-Paranoia** · 01-9-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprite-

If you're using a computer from 03, you probably shouldn't get Windows 7 :P

i want it to feel special tyvm
Maybe ill giv it to my 10 yr old cousin who has some 3k laptop..
-.- The 7 features do look rly good though, maybe in the next year ill get vista

who_cares973 · 01-9-2009, 02:11 PM

i want to download D:

**Red_Comet** · 01-9-2009, 02:27 PM

Wow have fun grabbing it, SERVER IS TOO EFFING BUSY. It's probably gonna be mayhem in the next few hours trying to grab a seat for the DL. I might see if any seeds are up :3

**Sprite-** · 01-9-2009, 02:42 PM

You can probably find seeds for it. The main purpose of the wait is to get the official serial codes for it so you can have a genuine version, rather than using a crack which won't let you get any updates.

Sgtzombie. · 01-9-2009, 02:53 PM

Yey! Something new to break.

01-9-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
Sprite- HAVE ME WITH VODKA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 35 Posts: 7,316	Windows 7 Beta release! Microsoft is officially releasing Windows 7 Beta 1 (Build 7000) today. Windows 7 is basically a Vista layout, but it runs even faster and smoother than XP. It has a lot of enhanced features and new technology - such as touch-screen capability, handwriting to text, new features for open windows. It has everything Vista has, and more - but runs much faster. Windows 7 is said to require much less computer resources than Vista or XP. Minimum requirements: * Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor * Memory: 1 GB of system memory * Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space * Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme) * Drive: DVD-R/W drive * Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates) The Beta is going to be released on this page (so they say) sometime this afternoon FOR FREE! There is no announced time. They are limiting it to 2.5 million downloads (which will go fast). It probably will be annoying since the servers will most likely be overloaded by a ton of people at once. I already have Windows 7 Beta...it's been released to developers for a few days now. Being a Vista-hater, I have to say I absolutely love this new OS. It's so fast and sleek and simple to use. I tried FFR on it with FF3 and it ran beautifully. So this would probably be a great thing to get for you people having problems running FFR on Vista. The only catch is, this Beta version will only be activated until August 2009 (although I'm sure there will be cracks for it by that time which will disable the deactivation). I'm definitely keeping it because I've never been happier with an OS. And remember, this is still a BETA so it's not guaranteed to be completely stable, so download at your own risk. Personally, I haven't found any bugs yet and it runs just like a full release so far. One thing to add. Windows 7 comes with IE8 Beta preinstalled. I could not run FFR on IE8 Beta because it would lag a lot. FF3 worked great though. I'm sure IE7 would work as well; haven't tried it though. To all of you who decide to get this great OS, enjoy! Make sure you are within the first 2.5 million people to download. Happy downloading! Last edited by Sprite-; 01-9-2009 at 12:31 PM..

01-9-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
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Flandre Scarlet Death Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TF2 - Trading Hell - Saxton Hell Server Group Age: 32 Posts: 903	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! Maybe I'll try to download it later, sounds pretty awesome if it's faster than old XP. =P Just got over a GB of RAM too recently, so I'd have all the minimum requirements so nothing shouldn't go wrong with those aspects of the OS. __________________ Playing FFR/Lurking around the forums since Dec. 2004

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Phynx I'm Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Age: 34 Posts: 2,999	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! Lol, you guys are failing your DL's or something cause I'm downloading at rates between 300 and 1,300KB/sec... I don't know if this makes a difference buuuuut, I have a 32 max request for my pipelining feature on FF... Maybe that's why I'm getting such good DL speeds. __________________ Guardin' of the Scared Shrine

01-9-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! Damn it 56k.

01-9-2009, 01:47 PM	#8
Oni-Paranoia No fucks Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 2,440	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! 16gb of free space?? is that rly neccesary?

01-9-2009, 01:49 PM	#10
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! I guess the actual platform of the OS got huge. From what I remember, Windows XP's platform is around 3 GB. So, hopefully with all of that extra space needed comes better content.

01-9-2009, 01:49 PM	#11
Sprite- HAVE ME WITH VODKA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 35 Posts: 7,316	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! 16 gb isn't really that much. Most computers come with 250+ xD

01-9-2009, 01:52 PM	#13
TC_Halogen Rhythm game specialist. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 19,376	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! Hahaha, yeah. I have like 170 GB, so it wouldn't be bad for me to get. I currently have the specs to run the OS comfortably. Maybe if I'm lucky, I can head over to someone's house and get the new OS.

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Sprite- HAVE ME WITH VODKA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 35 Posts: 7,316	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! It's not looking too good for Microsoft's servers atm lol. It's going to be very hard to get.

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Sprite- HAVE ME WITH VODKA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 35 Posts: 7,316	Re: Windows 7 Beta release! If you're using a computer from 03, you probably shouldn't get Windows 7 :P

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