Kalint Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I haven't finished but I'd imagine all are on the same disc. The disc sizes are all the same for the x86 editions and then for the x64 editions. The one exception is the enterprise editions for x86 and x64 that have different file size than everything else. Something is different on that one not sure what outside of the licensing. He's correct actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetra7 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 This is a strange one. My Windows 7 64-bit is downloading at 50 KB/s, and I just started downloading the language packs and they are downloading at 850 KB/s :p . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What are the sizes of Vista when compared to Windows 7? Vista in 64 bit: 3,620.62 (MB) Vista in 32 bit: 2,554.53 (MB) Mind you these are the original file size before the service packs. Windows 7 in 64 bit: 3075.30 MB Windows 7 in 32 bit: 2385.99 MB Mind you this only applies to Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate editions. (and basic for 32 bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 My download speed is pretty much like a french ######. up down up down u p down, all over the page D: Same with mine. Luckily it hasnt dropped below 100kbs...but it gets close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelar Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 You can't really put a 64 bit and 32 bit on one DVD. Actually, you can. I built a custom built Vista/Server 2008 DVD with 26 versions and both architectures. All you need is a disc and the WAIK. Then you can roll your install.wim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seb5150 Subscriber² Posted August 6, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted August 6, 2009 A little OT - Anyone going to install the Home Basic version on a Netbook? I have a Dell Mini-9 that I'm going to try it out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Actually, you can. I built a custom built Vista/Server 2008 DVD with 26 versions and both architectures. All you need is a disc and the WAIK. Then you can roll your install.wim. Well. I'm sure you COULD on Dual Layered DVDs, but Microsoft don't use dual layered :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelar Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well. I'm sure you COULD on Dual Layered DVDs, but Microsoft don't use dual layered :x Correcto Mundo. But that's not what you said. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetra7 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 2:30 hours remaining :p . Crappy Microsoft (or crappy folks who are downloading right now), but still better than what happened with the Windows 7 beta :| . That 50 KB/s is horrible :hmmm: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Correcto Mundo. But that's not what you said. :) Oh I know. too late to change that. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Routerbad Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hopefully everyone has it by the time I get off work and have a chance to download. I noticed that the folder for Server 2008 R2 is gone, now. I could have swore it was initially said they'd be available on the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hopefully everyone has it by the time I get off work and have a chance to download.I noticed that the folder for Server 2008 R2 is gone, now. I could have swore it was initially said they'd be available on the same day. That I recalled reading too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9UnknownMen Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 It's come all the way down 86KBps now. Looks like the word has been spread all across the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well. I'm sure you COULD on Dual Layered DVDs, but Microsoft don't use dual layered :x dual layer discs aren't bootable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalint Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 2:30 hours remaining :p .Crappy Microsoft (or crappy folks who are downloading right now), but still better than what happened with the Windows 7 beta :| . That 50 KB/s is horrible :hmmm: . Yeah I'm putting jeopardy thinking song on loop over here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted August 6, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 6, 2009 dual layer discs aren't bootable Hm... the OSX Leopard DVD was bootable and I believe that was dual layered. Is it a feature / ability of EFI BIOS's to be able to boot off a Dual Layer DVD..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Takahashi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nevermind this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Activated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelar Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 dual layer discs aren't bootable Are you smoking crack? I boot them all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh wow, awesome! Time to download it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatayPans Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Has Microsoft released a hotfix in Windows Update for the chkdisk bug yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetra7 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Ok guys, this is fun. I hooked 3 WLAN adapters to my PC and created a loadbalancer. Currently my load is balanced over my own connection and over 3 unsecured WLAN networks :p . I am downloading right now with 1,5 MB/s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalint Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have a little over 2 hours left. Let's see which finishes first. a 12 pack of beer or windows 7. LETS GO ME!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangel Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) I wonder if Microsoft have ever considered utilising bitTorrent for such a monumental release... it would have actually worked into everyone's favor including themselves... sigh. Edited August 6, 2009 by Arkangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted August 6, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 6, 2009 Slowed right now up but keeps occasionally bursting up to higher speeds. Either way it's 90% down now and estimating a further 40'ish minutes. COME ON!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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