It’s definitely about time that we post a new poll. For our last poll, we asked you to tell us about your monitor(s). A monitor is one of those essential things that we as computer users couldn’t live without. We’ll get into the results of what kinds of monitors you guys are using, but first we’ll introduce our new poll.
With the Windows 7 Beta currently available for download, we thought we’d ask you whether or not you’ve downloaded it. Windows 7 is essentially Microsoft’s second shot at getting Vista right with performance improvements and new features. The beta has been available, unofficially since late December (08′) and officially since January (09′).
Before you vote, if you want to get your hands on the beta, remember to do it before February 10th. That’s when Microsoft will no longer make it available to the public.
New Poll: Have you downloaded the Windows 7 Beta?
Options:
- Yes, I’ve downloaded it but haven’t installed it
- Yes, I’ve downloaded and installed it
- No, I haven’t downloaded it yet, but need to
- No I don’t intend to download it
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Previous Poll Wrap-Up
In our previous poll where we asked you to tell us about your monitor, we found that:
- The majority of you use an LCD Monitor
- Most of you use only 1 monitor (compared to a dual monitor set-up)
- The majority of you are using a monitor that’s 19 or 20 inches in size
I’m going to play it safe after the Vista fiasco. I’m very pleased with XP and see no need for an upgrade. When I need it, not when Microsoft thinks I need it, then I’ll open my wallet and upgrade XP.
I was halfway through downloading when MS moved the file on me. I was using a download manager assuming the file would be in the one spot for the beta period. Why they would move it around…well, that’s anyone’s guess. Anyways, I’ve decided to download the latest Ubuntu and play around with that instead. Windows 7 is really just going to be Vista Updated – I don’t see much different in there.
Yes, got it the Friday it came out, and got the CD Key from Technet. Installed it in VirtualBox running on Ubuntu 8.10 AMD64 version. And I must say I love it, it is very responsive and I think I will finally replace my Win XP Pro.
I’ve been playing around with it in a virtual machine. I’m not all that impressed. However, I am one of “those people” who actually likes Vista.
Yes, i had downloaded it, and installed on a pc that i rarely use. I had an extra 80GB ide hdd and tested it. It’s better than vista in some aspects, but for an intensive use of mine, it still requires a lot of tweaking and modding.
I am getting more into Ubuntu (still a casual curious user), and had a Vista Homecrap on my current laptop from factory, but wipped it out as it arrived home and replaced it with a Vista Premium SP1 (wonder where it came from (sarcasm)) . After some time with it on a not so intensive use, the conclusion was : VISTA Sucks. I hadn’t such number of blue screens / crashes / rebootings since windows 98 (the ME factor hadn’t been on this side ever). The HDD access when you have a lot of files was horribly slow, even with all extra functions deactivated. Anyway XP stills up.
Windows 7, looks better … but i doubt that will be replacing on a short period my XP’s … and i wonder … how deep will i be at Ubuntu at that time !?
Even when XP arrived i still take a medium period of time to get into XP, but hadn’t the same kind of issues that Vista delivered …
So, come Windows 7, but be great … or else …
If you’re comfortable with the operating system you have I definitely don’t see any reason for someone to upgrade.
Glad to hear you like it as well. I’ve been playing around with it and it definitely feels a little snappier than Vista. Although I’m trying to figure out if it’s just because it’s a fresh install, or if it will actually stay that way.