Windows 7 public beta comming tomorrow the 9th

[PhenomenalDesigns]

Are microsoft's servers kinda retarded?

Its powerful enough to withstand the masses, downloading massive files at the same time (i downloaded 32 bit and 64 bit)

And it downloaded fast too

But theres not enough bandwidth for my to get a small 10 digit or so code so I can use it

If its a free beta release, why does it even need a code?

[PspKicks316]

windows 7 is pretty neat, i have it running in VMWare rather well despite no official vm support for it, the only thing i can't do is use the aero becuase the virtual graphics card, although, i might be able to; im not sure..

in any case, its pretty neat and rather fast, which is definitely good

Lul. I have mine sharing my videocard with ubuntu. :3

[DarkShot]

Due to the large amount of dl requests MS switched to master keys, there are 10 of them and they are as follows:
From the 64bit link:
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
From the 32bit link:
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC

And so you know, the 32bit and 64 bit are interchangeable.

you'll just have to go and activate it on the phone.

[PhenomenalDesigns]

Due to the large amount of dl requests MS switched to master keys, there are 10 of them and they are as follows:
From the 64bit link:
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
From the 32bit link:
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC

And so you know, the 32bit and 64 bit are interchangeable.

you'll just have to go and activate it on the phone.

Thanks

BTW, when you mean over phone, like is that across country or what? lol

[IndyChav]

They have Uk lines right ?

[ProperBritish]

you activate it online and just put in the key

i got this early cos i was signed up to MSDN, and 'Microsoft Devs' get it earlier.

I've had it installed a week, and it is very good i must say. Though the level of noob-friendliness is good for the everyman, the techy like you or I can get irritated by the dumbing down of process names.

[StealthedHunter]

this might sound dumb, but what is really the difference between 64 bit and 32 bit even for vista? I know 32 bit can only recognize up to 3gb but that is all i know that  is different...

[PspKicks316]

this might sound dumb, but what is really the difference between 64 bit and 32 bit even for vista? I know 32 bit can only recognize up to 3gb but that is all i know that  is different...

The difference between 32bit and 64bit is the same for ALL operating systems.
The ability to read/recognize more RAM.

[PhenomenalDesigns]

this might sound dumb, but what is really the difference between 64 bit and 32 bit even for vista? I know 32 bit can only recognize up to 3gb but that is all i know that  is different...

64 Bit, have more ram capacity, more faster (because you get more out of your ram)

but unfortunatly you have to use different drivers for everything, and usually companys dont really care so they only release 32 bit, so I never use 64bit anymore

and you have to have a 64bit processor

[PspKicks316]

and you have to have a 64bit processor

Uhm...no...processors aren't made 32/64bit...

[Skullmaster]

Uhm...no...processors aren't made 32/64bit...

yes they are

[PspKicks316]

yes they are

...then why doesn't it say that when you're looking at specs? And why can you run 64bit OS's on just about any processor?

[PhenomenalDesigns]

...then why doesn't it say that when you're looking at specs? And why can you run 64bit OS's on just about any processor?

Higher end cpus are usally 64bit, but 64bit can run 32bit aswell

Also thats why theres 64 in 'AMD 64'

[Skullmaster]

...then why doesn't it say that when you're looking at specs? And why can you run 64bit OS's on just about any processor?

thats the thing, you cant run a 64 bit OS on a 32 bit processor and vise versa. Thats why they make 32 bit and 64 bit OS's, other wise, why waste the time?

[PspKicks316]

why waste the time?

Because 64bit can read more ram?
Lol. I don't get it. Where on a specs sheet or on newegg or something, does it say whether it's 64 or 32bit?
Like I plan on getting a core i7...and 6gb or 12gb of RAM. That needs 64bit. The Core i7 should handle 64bit right...?

Seriously like this is confusing the hell outta me, I've never even heard of 32/64bit processor architecture...

[PhenomenalDesigns]

Because 64bit can read more ram?
Lol. I don't get it. Where on a specs sheet or on newegg or something, does it say whether it's 64 or 32bit?
Like I plan on getting a core i7...and 6gb or 12gb of RAM. That needs 64bit. The Core i7 should handle 64bit right...?

Seriously like this is confusing the hell outta me, I've never even heard of 32/64bit processor architecture...

All i7s are 64bit

thats the thing, you cant run a 64 bit OS on a 32 bit processor and vise versa. Thats why they make 32 bit and 64 bit OS's, other wise, why waste the time?

I thought you could run 32bit on 64bit OS though? But not the other way round?

[PspKicks316]

All i7s are 64bit

Gotcha.

I thought you could run 32bit on 64bit OS though? But not the other way round?

You HAVE to be able to, or you wouldn't be able to run 32bit on an i7 which I know you can do...

[robin1989]

yeh most proccessors for a while i think have been 64bit and able to run 32 bit as well certainly any post pentium proccessors i think but im not a 100% sure on that one

[JumpFalcon]

I may also point out that Core 2s have 64-bit architecture.

[Slim Hacker]

Where is the download of this?

[Skullmaster]

its not worth downloading, according to windows 7, my driver for my on board ethernet port is not 32 bit supported... so I said, good bye windows 7

[PspKicks316]

its not worth downloading, according to windows 7, my driver for my on board ethernet port is not 32 bit supported... so I said, good bye windows 7

Ouch, just wait till the official release then.

[Skullmaster]

yeah, it seemed a little laggy when I was using it so eh, I'll wait like you said, should be better

[PspKicks316]

Yeah. After all, it is still a beta.

But, couldn't you just download the 64bit version instead? Lol

[Skullmaster]

I have a 32 bit processor

[PspKicks316]

Yeah. After all, it is still a beta.

But, couldn't you just download the 64bit version instead? Lol

Oh. What processor? It's gotta be pretty damn old then...and I wouldn't think an old on like that would even run W7..

[PsychoticWolf]

Oh. What processor? It's gotta be pretty damn old then...and I wouldn't think an old on like that would even run W7..

lol doesn't Matter how old as long as its more than 1.6GHz it should be able to Run 32bit windows 7.

[Skullmaster]

Oh. What processor? It's gotta be pretty damn old then...and I wouldn't think an old on like that would even run W7..

I'm running a 2.4ghz Dual core, not that old lol

[PspKicks316]

I'm running a 2.4ghz Dual core, not that old lol

Oh hahaha. My bad.

[PsychoticWolf]

Doug your CPU has 64-bit Support.
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2200 @2.2ghz
64 bit support: YES

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