Hi Mark,
right now Windows 7 is in the release candidate stage. This version will be good till this time next year when the final release will be available. From what I've read it will be quite easy to go from the RC to the final cut next June. You can download it for free and use it free for the next year. The 7000 Beta version expires in July, 2009.
Danlib1, I know you and others are Mac fan boys, nothing wrong with it if it fits your needs.
I have only one question..have you tried it? If not you have no idea what you're missing.
Last time I checked Mac doesn't do Blu ray.Not only can I play Blu rays, I can burn data to a 50 GB blu ray disc if I so choose. I've had a friends Mac mini here for evaluation. Notice I still use Windows. lol
I like the vast amount of software and hardware available with Windows. I feel limited when using Mac for my needs.
You should try a dual boot and run Windows 7 for kicks on the Mac. I think you'll be in for a big surprise! ;-)
It runs beautifully and boots faster than pretty much anything out there.
MS has stepped their game up on this one, I wouldn't dismiss them so quickly, they still control 90% of the market for a reason.
I like it so much, I use it on all three of my PCs at home. Networking is a breeze with this OS. My XBox 360 is used as a media extender and was recognized instantly when I added it to the network.
I have my external hard drives wired to the main rig. From there, I share my music and over 200 movies with the other 2 PCs and Xbox on the network.
Mark, you could order a Netbook or PC without an OS, save yourself the money by using the Windows 7 RC.
Mark if you have a display in the room. You can also add a blue tooth keyboard and mouse, controlling everything from your seat.
I use my main PC this way. I can scroll through libraries of music or movies and play them without ever getting off the couch.
right now Windows 7 is in the release candidate stage. This version will be good till this time next year when the final release will be available. From what I've read it will be quite easy to go from the RC to the final cut next June. You can download it for free and use it free for the next year. The 7000 Beta version expires in July, 2009.
Danlib1, I know you and others are Mac fan boys, nothing wrong with it if it fits your needs.
I have only one question..have you tried it? If not you have no idea what you're missing.
Last time I checked Mac doesn't do Blu ray.Not only can I play Blu rays, I can burn data to a 50 GB blu ray disc if I so choose. I've had a friends Mac mini here for evaluation. Notice I still use Windows. lol
I like the vast amount of software and hardware available with Windows. I feel limited when using Mac for my needs.
You should try a dual boot and run Windows 7 for kicks on the Mac. I think you'll be in for a big surprise! ;-)
It runs beautifully and boots faster than pretty much anything out there.
MS has stepped their game up on this one, I wouldn't dismiss them so quickly, they still control 90% of the market for a reason.
I like it so much, I use it on all three of my PCs at home. Networking is a breeze with this OS. My XBox 360 is used as a media extender and was recognized instantly when I added it to the network.
I have my external hard drives wired to the main rig. From there, I share my music and over 200 movies with the other 2 PCs and Xbox on the network.
Mark, you could order a Netbook or PC without an OS, save yourself the money by using the Windows 7 RC.
Mark if you have a display in the room. You can also add a blue tooth keyboard and mouse, controlling everything from your seat.
I use my main PC this way. I can scroll through libraries of music or movies and play them without ever getting off the couch.