Puritanboard Junior
I know it won't be officially available for purchase until 10/22, but is there anyone using Windows 7 yet, either the beta, Release Candidate, or the actual retail/OEM version?
I received a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition for signing up early to host a Launch Party for the OS. I'm a Mac user for the most part, but I've gotta say . . . I love this operating system. It's everything that Vista should've been.
Anyone else?
Rae W. | Elder @ Grace Central Presbyterian Church | Columbus, OH
Online presence: blog | twitter | facebook
Puritanboard Freshman
Yeah I have been using Windows 7 for almost a month now and also think it is great. I just got a 32 bit version the other day and was able to upgrade my netbook and it also is running amazingly fast for a netbook.
Vanilla Westminsterian
I've been using Windows 7 RC7100 for a couple of months now.
I like it very much. I'll be upgrading all our church's PCs, which are Vista (and on XP).
Fred Greco
Senior Pastor, Christ Church PCA (Katy, TX)
Christ Church Blog
"The heart is the main thing in true religion...It is the hinge and turning-point in the condition of man's soul. If the heart is alive to God and quickened by the Spirit, the man is a living Christian. If the heart is dead and has not the Spirit, the man is dead before God." (J.C. Ryle)
Puritanboard Junior
Brave man, entrusting your church's PCs to Vista.Originally Posted by fredtgreco
Rae W. | Elder @ Grace Central Presbyterian Church | Columbus, OH
Online presence: blog | twitter | facebook
Vanilla Westminsterian
Since we don't have Joel Osteen's budget, we could not afford more than one used Mac.Brave man, entrusting your church's PCs to Vista.
Fred Greco
Senior Pastor, Christ Church PCA (Katy, TX)
Christ Church Blog
"The heart is the main thing in true religion...It is the hinge and turning-point in the condition of man's soul. If the heart is alive to God and quickened by the Spirit, the man is a living Christian. If the heart is dead and has not the Spirit, the man is dead before God." (J.C. Ryle)
Puritanboard Freshman
We were having problems with a Vista laptop for church that I mainly use for running children's worship. We upgraded it to 7 and it's been working much better. It was having some sort of memory caching issue. I really like the new interface!
Jake; Hold to Original WCF, member of SBC; Greater Atlanta, Georgia Area
You cannot tell, beloved, if you have never tasted, how sweet is the peace which are the doctrines of grace will give to the soul; there is none like them...They are God's sweet lullaby, wherewith he singeth his children to sleep, even in storms. They are God's sheet anchors, which are cast out into the sea, to hold our little vessels fast in the midst of tempests. —Charles Spurgeon (The Form of Sound Words, sermon)
Puritanboard Freshman
What I seem to be hearing here is that those of us still using XP should skip Vista and wait for 7. Am I hearing right?
Mark Hettler
PCA
Central NJ
God answers prayers in one of two ways: "Yes," or "I have something better."
Puritanboard Sophomore
Download - Linux Mint
Oh wait - you said Windows 7, not Linux. Silly me.
historyb (10-11-2009)
Puritanboard Junior
Rae W. | Elder @ Grace Central Presbyterian Church | Columbus, OH
Online presence: blog | twitter | facebook
Puritanboard Freshman
I have both Vista and 7. For most part I'm using Vista because I need it for license, but I love the new OS. It has a nice feel and runs great. I wish I can get updates with the version of Windows 7 that I have.
Julio Martinez Jr.
Member of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA)
My Blog
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge;
because you have rejected knowledge,
I reject you from being a priest to me.
And since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children." Hosea 4:6, ESV
Puritanboard Junior
I too have been using 7100 build and it is rock solid, but I use Vista at work and have not had any major problems.
I would skip Vista and go straight to 7. It is more backwards compatible with XP.
I would also recommend Server 2008. I have been running that with no problems either.
Blessings,
KC
Heb 13:20-21
Kevin C. Easterday
Member Covenant OPC, St. Augustine, FL
Husband to Tina (August 13, 1988), Father and Teacher to Kamden (17) and Kolton (15)
Federal Theology Website
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Puritanboard Freshman
Skipped Vista, switched to Mac. In love with Windows 7
Dave
Attendee Chilliwack Heritage Reformed
Abbotsford, Canadia
"God does not love us the way we are! God loves us so that we can become what He wants us to be." - George Grant
Puritanboard Freshman
NOPE! Jumped off the Windows band wagon back in March. Now a happy Mac user!
Carl Gobelman
Long Grove Community Church (Evangelical)
Vernon Hills, IL
Blog: http://newcreationperson.wordpress.com
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Puritanboard Freshman
Guys, I'm a Linux guy too, but this isn't the thread.
Jake; Hold to Original WCF, member of SBC; Greater Atlanta, Georgia Area
You cannot tell, beloved, if you have never tasted, how sweet is the peace which are the doctrines of grace will give to the soul; there is none like them...They are God's sweet lullaby, wherewith he singeth his children to sleep, even in storms. They are God's sheet anchors, which are cast out into the sea, to hold our little vessels fast in the midst of tempests. —Charles Spurgeon (The Form of Sound Words, sermon)
Scottish Lass (10-13-2009)
Puritanboard Junior
Vista: Your Best OS Now!Since we don't have Joel Osteen's budget, we could not afford more than one used Mac.Brave man, entrusting your church's PCs to Vista.
Actually I've been using Vista at home for 2 years and haven't really had any trouble with it; I also have Ubuntu installed but now use it much less.
T W Hopper
Member, Presbyterian Reformed Church
Currently between churches since PRC closed here - attending Crossroads Christian Church.
Canberra, Australia.
Puritanboard Freshman
Been using Windows 7 (RC) for a couple of months on a previously messy Vista box. Very impressed. So impressed, I will be buying it when it's available and not waiting for the first SP which is my habit with Microsoft.
~Pastor Chris Powell~
Covenant Baptist Church, Toronto
Church Website: www.covenantbaptistchurch.com
Team Blog:www.ardentcries.com
Puritanboard Senior
If your XP works for you, you should probably stick with it. But definitely skip Vista.
I'm leaving my XP machine alone, but I'm going to upgrade the Vista machine to 7 or Linux.
Edward
Deacon
PCA
Texas
Webservant (10-14-2009)
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