Switching OS
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i just started torrenting XP pro and was wondering how to go about switching and if anyone else has done it this way and it worked out
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Why go with Windows XP...
Unless you have legacy programs you need to run you're better off grabbing the Windows 7 Beta.
Otherwise if you're dead set on getting XP then you just install it over your old OS make sure you backup everything you need.
Also next time it would help if you could tell us what you're running.
Unless you have legacy programs you need to run you're better off grabbing the Windows 7 Beta.
Otherwise if you're dead set on getting XP then you just install it over your old OS make sure you backup everything you need.
Also next time it would help if you could tell us what you're running.
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spectre257 wrote...
Why go with Windows XP...Unless you have legacy programs you need to run you're better off grabbing the Windows 7 Beta.
Why use the Beta when the RTM is already released?
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ImperialX wrote...
spectre257 wrote...
Why go with Windows XP...Unless you have legacy programs you need to run you're better off grabbing the Windows 7 Beta.
Why use the Beta when the RTM is already released?
It maybe RTMed, but if you don't have a TechNet or MSDN/MSDNAA account, there is not a legal way of getting it. The beta still works fine until March of 2010. That can hold you over till GM of Windows 7. As for using XP, If there is something that requires you to run XP natively, then by all means use it. If not, Windows 7 does offer XP in a VM client for native apps; providing that your computer offers support for AMD-V or Intel Vanderpool Technology (virtualization).
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manbaby wrote...
i have been looking at the google chrome OS and when it comes out ill use thatNo one even knows what it looks like.
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ImperialX wrote...
manbaby wrote...
i have been looking at the google chrome OS and when it comes out ill use thatNo one even knows what it looks like.
Something tells me that it will just be a Google Chrome browser with links to all your favorite Goolge apps. :p
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I've heard something about that Google Chrome OS being just like a browser program and just for web using and stuff like that; not compatible with gaming.
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Arbitor69 wrote...
I've heard something about that Google Chrome OS being just like a browser program and just for web using and stuff like that; not compatible with gaming.Lol, sure is 4chan in here =D
And yeah, Google Chrome is a web browser, not an OS
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No, there is a Google Chrome OS being made, well dunno is it called Google Chrome exactly, but a Google OS is being made.
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the OS will be called google chrome thats about all people really know until they announce more. it is a coulaberation with google and linux
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manbaby wrote...
the OS will be called google chrome thats about all people really know until they announce more. it is a coulaberation with google and linuxi need to get off linux as soon as i can get hold of an copy of windows 7
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For those confused, here is the thread for Google Chrome OS.
And you can grab Win7 RTM now off any torrent site. It works like a charm on my MacBook.
And you can grab Win7 RTM now off any torrent site. It works like a charm on my MacBook.
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manbaby wrote...
do you know if the win7 from torrents screw you over in marchDo you know what an RTM is?
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ImperialX wrote...
manbaby wrote...
do you know if the win7 from torrents screw you over in marchDo you know what an RTM is?
In case he really doesn't know, RTM stands for "Released To Manufacturing". The copy released to computer manufacturers(but this is usually the OEM version), such as DELL, HP, IBM to pre-install into their computers that will ship with Windows 7. In other words, the FINAL copy that will be released to the general public.
As for switching OSes, I highly suggest grabbing a Windows 7 64-bit RTM now that you know that it is the FINAL version :D XP was good, but it's way past its time. I suggest going for 64-bit due to the various advantages of a 64-bit OS, just post here if you want more info regarding 64-bit and 32-bit OSes.
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Tegumi
"im always cute"
Cheese-kun wrote...
I suggest going for 64-bit due to the various advantages of a 64-bit OS, just post here if you want more info regarding 64-bit and 32-bit OSes.Don't forget that you should have a 64-bit processor before switching over to a 64-bit OS.
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ImperialX wrote...
spectre257 wrote...
Why go with Windows XP...Unless you have legacy programs you need to run you're better off grabbing the Windows 7 Beta.
Why use the Beta when the RTM is already released?
Haha I haven't been paying attention lately.
Been running the early 7100 beta or a while now still works like a charm :p