Raytown Amateur Radio Club
Technology net - Microsoft Windows 7
by Jerry Dwyer - NF9L
Technology net - Friday - July 31,2009 8:00 PM - KØGQ repeater 145.170(-) Echolink - KØGQ-R - Node# 403841
If you have questions about downloading or installing Windows 7, just send us an email. We're glad to "Help"
Microsoft has been working on the much anticipated Windows 7 and the RC (Release Candidate) build is finally out. The initial reaction so far has been a lot better than it was for Vista. This OS is superior to XP and Vista in many ways. Vista wasn't popular mainly because of the high system requirements. Windows 7 feels like a more optimized version. It's so light and runs very fast and you can just about manage to run it with 512 or 768 MB of RAM.
Instead of trying to explain all the features and changes Windows 7 will bring . . . I'm providing shortcuts to informed reviews and enough information for you to get the facts about Windows 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.aspx
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10292369-56.html
The free download will work until March 2010. Go here to download it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx?ITPID=mscomsc
Can your PC run Windows 7?
You may be able to run Windows 7 on your current PC. Here’s how to find out.
Download and run the Upgrade Advisor
In general, if your PC can run Windows Vista, it can run Windows 7. But if you're not running Windows Vista, or are just not sure if your system is ready to run Windows 7, there's a quick way to do a simple check.
Just download, install, and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta. You'll get a report telling you if your PC can run Windows 7 and if there are any known compatibility issues. If an issue can be resolved, you'll get suggestions for next steps. For example, it may let you know that you need an updated driver for your printer and where to get it.
Click Here to download Upgrade Advisor
Screenshots of Upgrade Advisor running:
