Windows 7

[beckrl]

How many of us are using Vista? I'm still using XP. Although I have installed Vista on a number of friends compture. http://www.Micro$oft.com/windows/window ... s-new.aspx

My friend showed me his and said, it was faster and really looks good, but told me to wait for the final release. The look is a makeup of Vista
Take a look at the new possibilities.

Now Windows 7. How many have tried the Beta? Which is now no longer available. Are going to switch to Windows 7?

[Full Quiver]

In a 5 second glimpse I thought of Google Chrome.

[beckrl]

I placed "Other" in poll because I may have left off a version, but also for other than a windows version (ie) Mac, Linux, etc

If you use another "Other" please post what OS.

[Tim Elston]

Are going to switch to Windows 7?

I'll switch from Vista to Windows 7 when it's time to get a new PC. Buying operating system software alone is too expensive.

[beckrl]

Right Tim, I only try to keep up with new software because people come to me for help and I need to know the in's and out's. As I noted I still use XP.

As you can see Windows 7 comes more closer to OSX on Mac's
That's for MacUser

[bibleguy]

Where does the "7" come from?

I remember Windows 3.0, 3.1, 3.11.

Then there was Windows 95,

Then 98

Then 2000/Me

Then XP

Then Vista

Shouldn't the next incarnation be "9"? Even if 95 & 98 are related and grouped, we're still up to "8".

[Mole_J]

Where does the "7" come from?

I remember Windows 3.0, 3.1, 3.11.

Then there was Windows 95,

Then 98

Then 2000/Me

Then XP

Then Vista

Shouldn't the next incarnation be "9"? Even if 95 & 98 are related and grouped, we're still up to "8".

It is seven.

3.0, 3.1, and 3.11 Windows would all be considered one. 3.1 and 3.11 are like patches or service packs. Granted it is three, but in software it is still considered the same number "3".

I have had no problems with Vista. All I do is surf the net and play a computer game (Football Manager). I may look at Windows 7 when it comes out, but most likely I will wait until I buy a new PC. Unless I make the switch to Mac

[bibleguy]

Yes, I understand that 3.x all is "3"

But then..

4. Windows 95, 98

5. Windows 2000, Me

6. Windows XP

7. Vista

Or is XP in the 2000/Me family?

[bibleguy]

As to Windows 7, I think anyone who has used any Windows OS should know by now to stay far, far away until at least the release of the 1st service pack, if not the 2nd one. I'm tired of being part of Windows' extended Beta program. I like Vista, I liked XP, and I liked 98. I'm sure I'll like W7, but I'm also sure I'll hate it if I get it before the SPs come out!

[Full Quiver]

I believe 2000 and ME were also patches onto the 95,98 platform but could be wrong.

[Mole_J]

Yes, I understand that 3.x all is "3"

But then..

4. Windows 95, 98

5. Windows 2000, Me

6. Windows XP

7. Vista

Or is XP in the 2000/Me family?

I see how you are counting now. I was counting Windows 3 as Windows "1".

Here is a Micro$oft blog to make sense of it all.

Windows Team Blog

Or maybe not.

[Mole_J]

I believe 2000 and ME were also patches onto the 95,98 platform but could be wrong.

According to the blog, Windows 95, 98/SE, and ME were all code versioned as Windows 4. Windows 2000 was code versioned as Windows 5 and XP as Windows 5.1. Vista was code versioned as Windows 6. And Windows 7 will actually be code versioned as 6.1.

I guess changing the number from like 5 to 6 causes some application compatibility problems. This happened with Vista.

[bibleguy]

I believe 2000 and ME were also patches onto the 95,98 platform but could be wrong.

According to the blog, Windows 95, 98/SE, and ME were all code versioned as Windows 4. Windows 2000 was code versioned as Windows 5 and XP as Windows 5.1. Vista was code versioned as Windows 6. And Windows 7 will actually be code versioned as 6.1.

I guess changing the number from like 5 to 6 causes some application compatibility problems. This happened with Vista.

Mmmm... Okay. Thanks.

Still highly recommend waiting till the service packs come out before upgrading to any Windows OS release

[beckrl]

The platforum for windows is the bit's per second data tranfer.
Windows 1 16bits
Windows 3 16bits
Windows 95 16/32bits
Windows 98 32bits
Windows NT/2000 new kernel to run real mode 32bits.
Windows Xp uses the same kernel as NT with 32bits / 64bits
Windows Vista upgrade on kernel 32 / 64bits
Windows 7 same kernel 32/64bits

The problem come when 64 people tries to get on a bus that only has 32 seats.

[beckrl]

Yes, I understand that 3.x all is "3"

But then..

4. Windows 95, 98

5. Windows 2000, Me

6. Windows XP

7. Vista

Or is XP in the 2000/Me family?

I see how you are counting now. I was counting Windows 3 as Windows "1".

Here is a Micro$oft blog to make sense of it all.

Windows Team Blog

Or maybe not.

And yes, There is a Windows 1 before Windows 3
The first system with GUI after DOS

BTW
Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna)