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Will Windows 7 make you switch back?
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Vista has an incremental backup utility (performs auto backups just like time machine) that can be used to restore a new computer. In this respect, it's exactly the same as Time Machine.
However, the reason I like Time Machine better, is because of the user interface and how I can "browse through time." It's a much cooler way to recover files. More useful? Eh...probably not. But it's definitely visually impressive.
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Vista also has Volume Shadow Copy, which is what powers the Previous Versions feature. I don't know if this is the same as the backup utility you speak of, though. Volume Shadow Copy is extremely useful - I have to wonder why Microsoft chose to enable it only in Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Vista.
That said, I will definitely get Windows 7, but not until it's ready for release. I'm not willing to beta test, especially after all the trouble you guys seem to have had just getting your copy.
It wasn't that it was hard to get a copy of the beta, but imagine what would happen to a web server that has literally millions of people accessing it every second. It got hammered. Now that the mad downloading rush has ended, the servers are loading much quicker, so you shouldn't have any troubles downloading it.
You sound like this douchebag:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBP1lJA1yiQ&feature=channel_page
Do you really want to be like that douchebag?
Well, I have two computers from 2004 that can run Windows Vista fine. Almost all professional reviews of the beta so far have stated that Windows 7 performs better than Windows Vista on the same hardware. Therefore, I have every reason to believe that my two computers from '04 that will eventually get upgraded to 7 will have few issues.
In direct answer to the OP, unless you are actually looking at an upgrade/replacement of your current system I do not see people willing to just drop their Apple products and run over and get a Windows system. Some people with the Intel based Macs might just go back to Windows once 7 is released.
Ultimately I think it will come down to what is invested in your current setup. If you have many applications that are OS X compatible only or do not have the option for a cross platform license change then sticking with what you have is the better option. If you do not have (m)any applications or are not concerned about losing them then it is easier to switch.
Ultimately, anyone with a decent enough system may as well just run Windows 7 as a virtual machine and not worry about the full switch. I have Vista 64 and installed Windows 7 in a virtual pc to test it out. Havent done any serious testing but my virtual pc is 30gb HDD/2GB ram and it runs pretty well on first impressions.
Ultimately I think it will come down to what is invested in your current setup. If you have many applications that are OS X compatible only or do not have the option for a cross platform license change then sticking with what you have is the better option. If you do not have (m)any applications or are not concerned about losing them then it is easier to switch.
Ultimately, anyone with a decent enough system may as well just run Windows 7 as a virtual machine and not worry about the full switch. I have Vista 64 and installed Windows 7 in a virtual pc to test it out. Havent done any serious testing but my virtual pc is 30gb HDD/2GB ram and it runs pretty well on first impressions.
Checking out the offical site Windows 7 videos..
After having a look, I can say that they are infact trying to be more like Apple, with the touch features, except its on ur screen instead of a tracking pad.. I think the interface is a bit better. One thing that impresses me is the Recommended requirements which is a 1 GHz, 1GB Memory, 128MB Vid Card, which to me means it'll be faster then Vista, because you def can't run Vista with only 1GB of ram, its sluggish.. According to Wiki boot time is meant to be faster on this, which is alright, I've never been picky about boot time, I don't see how someone can't wait a min for boot time, in my computer boots up in about 30seconds.. But i was hoping to see a significant change in the interface.. not disappointed, but not totally impressed either.. I guess i'll have to wait and use it..
After having a look, I can say that they are infact trying to be more like Apple, with the touch features, except its on ur screen instead of a tracking pad.. I think the interface is a bit better. One thing that impresses me is the Recommended requirements which is a 1 GHz, 1GB Memory, 128MB Vid Card, which to me means it'll be faster then Vista, because you def can't run Vista with only 1GB of ram, its sluggish.. According to Wiki boot time is meant to be faster on this, which is alright, I've never been picky about boot time, I don't see how someone can't wait a min for boot time, in my computer boots up in about 30seconds.. But i was hoping to see a significant change in the interface.. not disappointed, but not totally impressed either.. I guess i'll have to wait and use it..
You're example is NOT a good example. Firstly, it's not about Apple's previous machines not being capable of running 10.6 it's Apple's decision to stop creating the OS to work with the old PowerPC architecture. Don't get ahead of yourself, the current OS, 10.5 runs on Macs back from 2002 and Tiger, 10.4 runs beautifully on Macs over 10 years ago. You can't say any of the above in terms of Vista and XP don't run well (or at all) on any PC over 10 years ago.
Which I noted in my original post.
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And I ran XP on a P2, thank you very much. And Tiger never ran well on my Pismo G3, but I don't know what you define as 'beautifully'...
Either way, your original post about "having to buy a new machine to run 7", is false.
I think obviously theres going to be more votes Pro Mac, since this is a Mac forum 
.. Ive used both.. I think the new Windows 7 is an improvement over Vista, i was hoping for more of a significant change in the interface though, but the recommended system requirements are so low, which means it's obviously going to run much faster. I like that they have those touch features, which is a lot like the features on the Macbook trackpad... and Im sure they did get the idea from Apple, but its a good one... But with all honesty i really love leopards look much more, mainly because of that dock they have... But i definitely will download Windows 7 on my PC machine.. and I can't really say if its better then OSX until i try it and see for myself..
.. Ive used both.. I think the new Windows 7 is an improvement over Vista, i was hoping for more of a significant change in the interface though, but the recommended system requirements are so low, which means it's obviously going to run much faster. I like that they have those touch features, which is a lot like the features on the Macbook trackpad... and Im sure they did get the idea from Apple, but its a good one... But with all honesty i really love leopards look much more, mainly because of that dock they have... But i definitely will download Windows 7 on my PC machine.. and I can't really say if its better then OSX until i try it and see for myself..
I will use both
I have a MacMini running Leopard and a HP laptop running Windows 7, and I like that setup. So I will use both
Now about Windows 7 I must say that it is absolutely awesome. The new taskbar is so good it makes me cry (it is better than the dock; much better window management). That alone is worth the price.
The library feature is great as well.
Overall Windows 7 is really good. Just as good as OS X.
I'm not a "Windows guy", nor an "Apple guy". I'm a "computer guy" and I like to toy, play and work with both OSs.
Besides, for the hard-core Apple fanatics: you should only be glad Windows 7 is so good; it'll make Apple work harder at Snow Leopard.
I have a MacMini running Leopard and a HP laptop running Windows 7, and I like that setup. So I will use both
Now about Windows 7 I must say that it is absolutely awesome. The new taskbar is so good it makes me cry (it is better than the dock; much better window management). That alone is worth the price.
The library feature is great as well.
Overall Windows 7 is really good. Just as good as OS X.
I'm not a "Windows guy", nor an "Apple guy". I'm a "computer guy" and I like to toy, play and work with both OSs.
Besides, for the hard-core Apple fanatics: you should only be glad Windows 7 is so good; it'll make Apple work harder at Snow Leopard.
well my point is its not really a completely new os, besides the look staying the same
There are very few "completely new" operating systems, as making something completely new time and time again isn't practical. Apple had the Mac OS from 1984 all the way to 2000, at which point they released Mac OS X, which was completely new. Until Apple makes an OS 11 or something similar, all future Mac OS X releases will be evolutionary.
The same with Windows. Windows has more or less been the same since its original introduction in 1985. The only real major revisions would have been Windows 3, Windows 95 and Windows Vista. Windows 7 is just an evolutionary release. And that's a good thing. Being evolutionary instead of revolutionary means that it won't have any major compatibility issues. Everything that works on Vista will continue to work on 7.
Damnit I was going to do that.
Exactly, just like Snow Leopard. Right? Oh, no wait, that's Apple. And everything Apple does is perfect.
NEVERMIND JESUS MY POINT WAS WHY NOT JUST RELEASE A FEW MORE SERVICE PACKS FOR VISTA BUT NOO everyone has to be a dick about it. Just cause i said something completely wrong u have to call me a retard Not just the quote but everyone other fanboy.
Vista Service Pack 1 and even 2 aren't going to be that significant compared to Windows 7 though.
In my opinion windows can go **** itself and everyone stop being a smart ass, im not going to switch back and even if i do, im not going to pay for it.
No need for the hate. If you don't agree, don't say anything. Voila. Problem solved.In my opinion windows can go **** itself and everyone stop being a smart ass, im not going to switch back and even if i do, im not going to pay for it.
As to the actual switching question, it won't make me switch full time, but I've been running Windows 7 for the past day without switching back into OS X and yes, there are a few things that I miss (Expose and Spaces, namely), but it's a solid OS beta in my opinion. This may be the first copy of Windows I buy outside of getting it on a new computer.
In my opinion windows can go **** itself and everyone stop being a smart ass, im not going to switch back and even if i do, im not going to pay for it.
Haha wow someone needs a nap. Instead of name-calling us (who exactly called you a "retard" again?) how about giving us valid reasons why Windows 7 is a "service pack" to you. I mean an actual argument, not "it's full of bloat" or another general sweeping term.
And no one is trying to get you to buy Windows, hell we could care less. But when you start saying things like you did, you have to expect to get responses. Don't put your toes out there if you don't want them to get stepped on.