Edit: My intention of posting this thread, originally on the free stuff forum, was neither to start a flame-war between the OS factions nor to praise/berate Microsoft. I just want to announce the availability of highly coveted piece of beta (??) software. I am a UNIX guy at heart but I also am a realist to understand that, despite what my preferences are, the other people of this world is using and are going to to use the Redmond's finest piece of work in droves, throughout my lifetime. It is best to adapt by knowing it, rather than total rejection due to what it might represent. If you have any issues with the OS, I am sure there are technical forums where these issues are more openly discussed. But I believe FW is neither place nor the platform for those discussions. If you like the deal, great. Enjoy ! If not, move on. Life is too short to to waste on mundane things like which OS is better.
Message edited by: TheNomad on 2009-05-05 08:41:37 CDT
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Message edited by: ucsdgaspasser on 2009-05-17 04:58:59 CDT
i have been runnign the beta for over 6 months now on an OLD machine and it runs lightning fast and have not had any problems. great OS if you have an extra machine you should try it!
It really expires in march when you pay attention to Microsoft's BS tactics:
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.
dundundun said:It really expires in march when you pay attention to Microsoft's BS tactics:
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.
i guess it is pretty BS that I only get a free OS for almost a year, not over a year.
(/Sarcasm btw)
Message edited by: zeezz on 2009-05-05 01:06:05 CDT
dundundun said:It really expires in march when you pay attention to Microsoft's BS tactics:
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. Seriously? what do you expect? MS (or any other company) is not going to give out unlimited free copies of a virtually complete, fully functional release candidate for their newest OS. How's that BS?
Some of us may also want this: LINK Certain Intel processors need not apply, . LINK
Of course, I could be more specific but I am busy watching Da Vinci Code right now. What a bunch of crap. Another propaganda piece promoting the (Perfect) Parasite(s).
Message edited by: WhiteBoi on 2009-05-05 02:12:53 CDT
knickdigger said:What's really BS about it is they shut down your PC every two hours. Powering your hard drives on/off like that is the worst abuse you can do to them.
Oh, how terrible that Microsoft (oh wait, I mean Micro$oft lolololol) wants you to actually purchase their product.
knickdigger said:What's really BS about it is they shut down your PC every two hours. Powering your hard drives on/off like that is the worst abuse you can do to them.
why the red...
i understand microsoft is protecting their software...they can fine people or hold them accountable if they keep using the OS after the dateline..but interfering with the computer is clearly a violation or privacy and many other basic rights...
if they manage to shut down the system every 2 hours...microsoft is doing other untold things in the system..
Message edited by: Stollen123 on 2009-05-07 14:25:03 CDT
BloodKil said:um yeah but this has been available for over a week now (RC1 AKA build 7100) and technically this should be in free deals Are you going to post all your torrents on here because they are "free"?
zeezz said:dundundun said:It really expires in march when you pay attention to Microsoft's BS tactics:
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.
i guess it is pretty BS that I only get a free OS for almost a year, not over a year.
(/Sarcasm btw)
seriously why do we have to pay for an OS to begin with
it should be free...we pay for the computer and internet its more than enough...search engine is free email is free etc etc..
YuGiOh said:knickdigger said:What's really BS about it is they shut down your PC every two hours. Powering your hard drives on/off like that is the worst abuse you can do to them.
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)
Don't be a jerk. It's right there.
how about just taking a rest every 2 hours..while the system shuts down
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