KeeperOfThePizza Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Just wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XerXis Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 don't really see why they would, pretty sure there will be enough copies/digital downloads available. But can't you preorder on Amazone and the likes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncoday Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) don't really see why they would, pretty sure there will be enough copies/digital downloads available. But can't you preorder on Amazon and the likes? I think xerxis has it right. I doubt Microsoft directly will do pre-orders, but I am quite certain that places like Amazon will do pre-orders How successful they will be remains to be seen. I do not think there is going to be the same kind of mass migration like there was to Win95 and XP. I think computer users have gotten "gun shy" so to speak, they will likely wait for a few months and let the few early adopters out there be the free beta testers for Microsoft. I had contemplated and was actually close to going to Vista when I finally heard about the semi-solid release date of Windows 7. At this point, I am going to put off the migration to Windows 7 until probably around February/March 2010 timeframe, will wait and see what problems arise. Edited June 22, 2009 by ncoday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 What kind of problems could arise? Windows 7 RC is stable and runs flawlessly on older systems. I will buy as soon as it releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncoday Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 What kind of problems could arise? Windows 7 RC is stable and runs flawlessly on older systems. I will buy as soon as it releases. Do you have the RC running on one of your computers? I am just saying that too often software is released, only for the manufacturer to need to release a patch within a few weeks as bugs start to appear. When you are talking about an operating system, I will wait for a few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyxel112 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I think that the title mustt be "Will Microsoft allow Pre-Orders *of* Windows 7?" instead of "Will Microsoft allow Pre-Orders or Windows 7?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Why would they? Have there ever been problems in the past with obtaining a copy on the first day if you want one? -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 It's not like it's going to sell out. Stifler's right there. But, on the other hand, it may be cheaper on Amazon or something, and people who want it on the day will want to pre-order...But why you'd want to do that I don't know. It's not a game, it's an operating system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Do you have the RC running on one of your computers?I am just saying that too often software is released, only for the manufacturer to need to release a patch within a few weeks as bugs start to appear. When you are talking about an operating system, I will wait for a few months i've been running the rc flawlessly on my desktop and laptop since it came out, I am getting it at release as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaD Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ncoday, If you plan to wait to purchase Windows 7 until around the early part of March 2010 then I would encourage you to give the Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) a spin! It is full featured and will not expire until next year -- that's nearly a full year for FREE. To learn more and for direct access to the download center, Microsoft does have a site with whitepapers, tutorials, walkthroughs and screen casts on all the ?under the hood? features in Win 7. Check out the Springboard site for Windows 7 on TechNet here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd361745.aspx Jessica Microsoft Windows Client Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakedparrot Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Do you have the RC running on one of your computers?I am just saying that too often software is released, only for the manufacturer to need to release a patch within a few weeks as bugs start to appear. When you are talking about an operating system, I will wait for a few months I've been running Windows 7 for months and it is indeed stable and worth the immediate upgrade, from whatever you're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Do you have the RC running on one of your computers?I am just saying that too often software is released, only for the manufacturer to need to release a patch within a few weeks as bugs start to appear. When you are talking about an operating system, I will wait for a few months if you read any of the windows 7 threads at all then you would know that windows 7 is one of the most stablest OS beta's out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasghost Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Microsoft won't do pre orders on their windows products...in my recollection..they never have done that in the past...cause they like the build up to the day of the release. Thats why you see lines forming at best buys 2 days before a release of something by microsoft. If you want an early release of Windows 7...my suggestion is...buy a laptop/desktop right around the final month of the official release. Most computer companies like Dell and Gateway get the OEMs of a new windows product installed on new machines usually a month before the software release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmb219 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 When it is available on newegg I will order it. When it comes I will install it in place of the build I am currently using, 7232 or whatever else comes along. It's easily the best OS I've used. A no brainer in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakeshishere Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 This will only be known when pricing is announced :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaiKee Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ncoday,If you plan to wait to purchase Windows 7 until around the early part of March 2010 then I would encourage you to give the Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) a spin! It is full featured and will not expire until next year -- that's nearly a full year for FREE. To learn more and for direct access to the download center, Microsoft does have a site with whitepapers, tutorials, walkthroughs and screen casts on all the ?under the hood? features in Win 7. Check out the Springboard site for Windows 7 on TechNet here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd361745.aspx Jessica Microsoft Windows Client Team Hi mdm, since Brandon only wants us to see the dull pakaging thing, could you do us a small favor?? Just slip something about the RTM, it's only between you and promise: I won't spill it all over the n:shiftyninja:nja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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