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Windows Seven scheduled for a H2 2009 release? | |
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| Time: 14:53 EST/19:53 GMT | News Source: Bink.nu | Posted By: Michael Dragone | ||
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Several industry sources have confirmed to TG Daily that a very early version of Windows 7, previously code-named Blackcomb Vienna, already has been shipped to “key partners” as a “Milestone 1” (M1) code drop for validation purposes. A roadmap received by TG Daily indicates that the new operating system will be introduced in the second half of 2009. | ||
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| #1 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/16/2008 3:16:50 PM |
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You know, I expect to get a hell of a lot more out of my $400 Vista purchase.
I expect them to continue FIXING it and IMPROVING it for several years. Apple can do this every 2 years. Hell, they only charge $129 for a full kit (less than $200 for FIVE). At $400 a pop (or even $299 upgrade cost) I expect the OS to have a much longer life with continuous updates for at LEAST 5 years, minimum. I've said it before, I'll say it again. Loudly... IT'S A FRIGGIN' OPERATING SYSTEM TL |
| #2 By 8556 (12.208.163.138) at 1/16/2008 4:09:31 PM |
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TL: MS thanks you for your generous donation to their company. It's tough these days for a corporation to get by on only $51 Billion of PROFIT in the past fiscal year.
Vista will be hitting its stride with the massses loving it when the next Windows is released, which most will hate with a passion due to driver issues, etc. History repeats itself. Microsoft will come up with ever new creative ways to entice us to give them their money. They are good at it. The OEM verison of Utlimate is "only" $169, by the way. I prefer to preload Premium at $100 a pop for those who want Vista and not XP on new PCs. This post was edited by bobsireno on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 16:10. |
| #3 By 82766 (202.154.80.82) at 1/16/2008 6:58:34 PM |
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#3 - when the next Windows is released, which most will hate with a passion due to driver issues, etc. History repeats itself
I very seriously doubt Microsoft will completely change the graphics and audio subsystems all over again. Sure it had to be done to drag the medieval XP into the 21st century but there is no reason to change it again. I suggest that Vista to Win7 will be like 2000 to XP... nearly all 2000 drivers worked on XP perfectly fine - only the extremely badly written ones didn't. I suggest it'll be the same with Win7. Ford is good at enticing people to spend their money with them as well, upgrading their cars to new models. ok ok Ford (or any American car company) is probably not the best example to use :-) I really should have said Toyota or Honda, as they are actually making a profit and selling cars, compared to Ford or GM (which is a shame as both companies make some nice cars) This post was edited by MyBlueRex on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 19:01. |
| #4 By 7721 (208.71.30.22) at 1/16/2008 11:10:58 PM |
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It's simple logic, really:
1. Vista delays led to complaints about being "stuck" with XP. 2. After Vista's release, XP suddenly became everything anyone ever needed from an OS. 3. The best way to get people to love Vista is release a successor quickly. Watch and see. |
| #5 By 92283 (64.180.196.172) at 1/16/2008 11:46:09 PM |
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#5 So true.
Latch in 2003: XP sucks Latch in 2004: XP sucks Latch in 2005: XP sucks Latch in 2006: XP sucks and Vista will suck Latch in 2007: Vista sucks Latch in 2008: XP is wonderful and Vista sucks |
| #6 By 17996 (66.235.18.153) at 1/17/2008 3:25:54 AM |
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#1 -- One thing that $400 gets you (not just the $400 Ultimate but actually any of the "business" versions as well) is 10 years of support: 5 years mainstream support and 5 years extended support, which includes free security updates. Yes, security updates for Vista through 2016.
When will Apple stop shipping security updates for 10.5? It will be long before 2017 (10 years after 10.5 ships). And on the Linux side, how many years worth of support would giving $400 to Red Hat (or the like) get you? |
| #7 By 1896 (68.153.171.248) at 1/17/2008 4:29:48 AM |
| If MS is really at M1 and plan to release M3 by the 4th quarter of 2008 the Beta will last ony 6 months; not enough time in my humble opinion. |
| #8 By 81201 (79.0.21.83) at 1/17/2008 10:22:13 AM |
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All news about Windows 7 are pure FUD.
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| #9 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/17/2008 10:58:09 AM |
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I don't use OEM versions as I tend to change computers too much. I usually build a new desktop every 6-8 months (depending on technology changes).
OEM licenses are tied to the original computer only. TL |
| #10 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/17/2008 11:00:05 AM |
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"When will Apple stop shipping security updates for 10.5? It will be long before 2017 (10 years after 10.5 ships). And on the Linux side, how many years worth of support would giving $400 to Red Hat (or the like) get you? "
Hopefully never. They are simply doing their job. But this is a whole nother discussion that has already been beat to death. TL |
| #11 By 37 (66.188.104.250) at 1/17/2008 5:39:43 PM |
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"is 10 years of support: 5 years mainstream support and 5 years extended support,"
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/17/study_leopard_satisfaction_driving_explosive_mac_sales.html That says quite a bit about the "support" that people will get for 10 years. Smith said that more than four-in-five Apple buyers (81 percent) said they were Very Satisfied with Leopard, which is "an exceptionally high rating" for a new operating system. This compares to 53 percent and 51 percent for Windows XP, and just 27 percent and 15 percent, respectively, for the Microsoft Vista systems. |
| #12 By 92283 (142.32.208.232) at 1/18/2008 12:06:27 PM |
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"Apple users are smug arrogant bastards".
http://www.zgeek.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73440 Really ... its from a survey. :) |
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