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Windows 7(Something to think about?)
First and foremost I know that the main issue on the boards right now is PT8 and getting everything to work. So I wanted to sidetrack a little.
We all know that Microsoft announced Windows 7 at PDC 08 and that beta version have been leaked to the net where computer geeks and nerds a like are testing its ability. So far people have bragged about Windows 7 having a much smaller boot up time and that it takes less ram to operate. People are putting the beta version through real world situations such as: moving small and large amounts of data, device compatibility, and game support. Some other tests that people would love to see seems to be third party app support, which seems that it wouldn't cause a problem. For those who don't know already. Windows 7 is build off of Vista's architecture(EXCEPT BETTER). When people heard that the first time they started turning away until the illegal beta proved otherwise. Windows 7 seems to be living up to it's promise so far, but only time will tell. Like most products the beta will be the find the bugs version and the final copy should be a ok minus tiny hits a misses. Logically speaking, if the beta is this good then the final should be greater. NOW ON TO MY PRO TOOLS REFERENCE TO ALL THIS(LOL) Pro Tools now has official support for Vista and since Windows 7 is built off of it then it seems to be that there will not be many problems except the ones we have now for upgrading.(Lets Pray) Also, with Windows 7 becoming lighter on your hardware than Vista we can see increased performance. SO WHATS YOUR SAY, OPINIONS, OR EXPECTATIONS WITH THE NEW OS? |
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Re: Windows 7(Something to think about?)
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The original Vista UI etc was writen with the Lonhorn kernel and was never intended for the Server 2003 kernal which replaced Longhorn at the end of the beta cycle unfortunately. Our local resident MattP was a very active Vista beta tester and huge advocate of it when it had the Longhorn kernal. You dont wanna know what he said when they threw him a beta with the Longhorn kernel replaced by the Server 2003 kernal. I heard lots of new and colorful language I never heard from MattP before. Windows 7 returns to the original Blackcomb Kernal it was originally written for and it will kick some serious *****. Quote:
Vista = ME and I'm glad it's 3 year short life is coming to a quick end. The only thing in common with Windows 7 and Vista will be the UI look, which was originally developed for the Longhorn Kernel so dont let that fool you that it's an "improved" Vista because it's not. It's beyond Vista and put back together the way it was suppose to be. Shane
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Pro Tools Power User Editing Give your plug-ins a facelift...and skin 'em! __________________ "Music should be performed by the musician, not by the engineer." Michael Wagener 25th July 2005, 02:59 PM __________________ Pro Tools|HD Native 9.0.1 | Pro Tools|HDX 10.2 | Studio One | REAPER 4.22 | HD OMNI | HoboMac Pro 2.26Ghz Quad-Core | W7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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Re: Windows 7(Something to think about?)
Thanks for correcting me.
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Re: Windows 7(Something to think about?)
I have high hopes for Windows 7 also. I'm also hoping its 64bit only, uses a kernel with a emphasis on efficiency and smaller memory footprint. it would also be nice to see it ship with only one or two versions. I.E. Enterprise and Home Ultimate.
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Re: Windows 7(Something to think about?)
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The public beta of it should be out this month. Shane
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Pro Tools Power User Editing Give your plug-ins a facelift...and skin 'em! __________________ "Music should be performed by the musician, not by the engineer." Michael Wagener 25th July 2005, 02:59 PM __________________ Pro Tools|HD Native 9.0.1 | Pro Tools|HDX 10.2 | Studio One | REAPER 4.22 | HD OMNI | HoboMac Pro 2.26Ghz Quad-Core | W7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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Re: Windows 7(Something to think about?)
it shoud be noted that microsoft has said all software and all hardware drivers compatible with vista will be compatible with windows 7.
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Seriously though, I do believe that Windows 7 will become what Vista (or Longhorn) was originally intended to be... We can only hope!
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The large memory footprint in Vista is why it sucks so bad on PT and gives us the huge performance decrease over XP. I'll be anxious to try Windows 7 with Pro Tools Native. Shane
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Pro Tools Power User Editing Give your plug-ins a facelift...and skin 'em! __________________ "Music should be performed by the musician, not by the engineer." Michael Wagener 25th July 2005, 02:59 PM __________________ Pro Tools|HD Native 9.0.1 | Pro Tools|HDX 10.2 | Studio One | REAPER 4.22 | HD OMNI | HoboMac Pro 2.26Ghz Quad-Core | W7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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MattP, where are you to chime in? Shane
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Pro Tools Power User Editing Give your plug-ins a facelift...and skin 'em! __________________ "Music should be performed by the musician, not by the engineer." Michael Wagener 25th July 2005, 02:59 PM __________________ Pro Tools|HD Native 9.0.1 | Pro Tools|HDX 10.2 | Studio One | REAPER 4.22 | HD OMNI | HoboMac Pro 2.26Ghz Quad-Core | W7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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I'm glad to hear they put it back together with Blackcomb. That kernal was the original and has been in development for years. Goodbye and good riddance Vista...you just weren't quite there for native DAWs...especially Pro Tools. I'm looking forward to Win 7. Shane
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Pro Tools Power User Editing Give your plug-ins a facelift...and skin 'em! __________________ "Music should be performed by the musician, not by the engineer." Michael Wagener 25th July 2005, 02:59 PM __________________ Pro Tools|HD Native 9.0.1 | Pro Tools|HDX 10.2 | Studio One | REAPER 4.22 | HD OMNI | HoboMac Pro 2.26Ghz Quad-Core | W7 Ultimate 64-bit |
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