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First Windows 7 service pack coming in Q4 2010?
TechARP has been spot on for past service pack releases, so their latest report is at least worth paying attention to. The suggested schedule would fit with the timetable Microsoft used for the two desktop operating systems prior to Windows 7. It issued Windows XP SP1 about 10 months after the initial release in October 2001, and delivered Vista SP1 roughly a year after its troubled January 2007 retail debut.
Microsoft claims Windows 7 is already seeing stellar sales, but it might see a further boost following the first service pack release as many businesses usually wait until a new operating system is mature enough before migrating to it. No specific SP1 features were mentioned on TechARP's report other than saying it would fix "a few serious bugs" that could affect performance in certain scenarios.
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ryan29121 on March 9, 2010 1:52 PM |
This is an early announcement of the service pack. 9 months in advance? |
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TomSEA on March 9, 2010 2:07 PM |
Well, it could actually be just 6 months as we're talking a 4th Qtr release. Windows 7 has been pretty rock-solid for me. Not sure what they would include in a SP release other than the monthly security updates. |
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mv670 on March 9, 2010 2:11 PM |
I dont have Windows 7 but, why have a service pack? The OS has been pretty good right? Are there any problems? |
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Tekkaraiden on March 9, 2010 2:30 PM |
Service packs are usually (as far as I know) just a cumulative collection of fixes with some addition addons. Personally like TomSEA said I don't know what they'd include since it has been very stable so far. |
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jasonk1229 on March 9, 2010 2:35 PM |
windows 7 is exactly what microsoft needed they better take care of their new cash cow |
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fref on March 9, 2010 3:02 PM |
Windows 7 is pretty solid already, so it will be nice to have a service pack, but I'm not really waiting for it. |
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elroacho72 on March 9, 2010 3:07 PM |
Maybe the early announcement is to keep those numbers growing.If Windows 7 is already the fastest selling OS in history I can only imagine how high the numbers will go after the release of the first service pack. jasonk1229 is right on the money, The cow is getting bigger every day. |
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DryIce on March 9, 2010 3:24 PM |
I have had Windows 7 for about 3 months and the only problems I have had with it are some compatibility issues with older software. Hopefully this service pack will address some of those issues. |
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drasho on March 9, 2010 3:27 PM |
I havent had any problem with windows 7 so far... so im not awaitin this impatiently =P |
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alexandrionel on March 9, 2010 3:43 PM |
I have been using Windows 7 since it was release and have updated it every day. I am pretty satisfied on how it work and haven't had any serious problems. @Tekkaraiden Service packs can also make some performance and stability updates that you cannot get by just minor updates. Remember Service Pack 2 for Windows Xp. |
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Richy2k9 on March 9, 2010 4:30 PM |
hello ... it has to start some day  ...cheers! |
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ludoboss on March 9, 2010 5:06 PM |
Microsoft has a written story. Nothing new. This time the story stars right. Stable Os, versatile, easy to use. It's clear: old applications are... old. We can buy Win7ultimate and use Xp mode but... we must understand that this time we have a real OS: give "him" right apps! |
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mrtraver on March 9, 2010 7:55 PM |
I think the story hit on it - many business and government entities won't even consider upgrading until an OS is proven stable, and a service pack gives that perception. So the sooner MS releases a service pack, the sooner corporate and government customers will buy. |
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renegeek on March 9, 2010 8:19 PM |
I think also it is to do with prates/hackers, that the SP will elimate all the hacked ver. of win7. |
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pipopaz on March 9, 2010 11:32 PM |
I can also corroborate with how good windows 7 works, so far no problem for me. As mrtraver said, it probably is aiming to business and government to jump on the OS. |
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Archean on March 9, 2010 11:58 PM |
The cow is getting bigger every day. You mean the cow is getting fatter. Anyway, I think its good on part of Microsoft that they are learning from past and taking more initiative with regard to their operating system's security/service updates in robust way. I think Vista is for Microsoft for what Pentium 4 was for Intel; sometimes companies need such a shock to awake to realities and needs of their customers, and I hope that the in the longer run from Microsoft will be responding in a similar way just like Intel i.e. innovation and that too at reasonable costs. |
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yorro on March 10, 2010 6:45 AM |
Archean said: Yes, some companies do tend to become assholes when think they have the monopoly on things.
The cow is getting bigger every day. You mean the cow is getting fatter. Anyway, I think its good on part of Microsoft that they are learning from past and taking more initiative with regard to their operating system's security/service updates in robust way. I think Vista is for Microsoft for what Pentium 4 was for Intel; sometimes companies need such a shock to awake to realities and needs of their customers, and I hope that the in the longer run from Microsoft will be responding in a similar way just like Intel i.e. innovation and that too at reasonable costs. |
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slh28 on March 10, 2010 8:15 AM |
I can also see this SP1 having some hidden features to screw over the pirates. Yeah Windows 7 is doing well but M$ always want more. |
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zaidpirwani on March 10, 2010 8:28 AM |
A service pack means reinstalling windows for the pirates.... it is worth it, if it fixes the bugs..... |
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Docnoq on March 10, 2010 8:58 AM |
I have enjoyed Windows 7 tremendously since upgrading last November. The only problem I have with it is with way it handles surround sound. Any application I used in XP took advantage of my surround sound, but that is not the case with 7. Apparently applications have to take advantage of 'exclusive mode' or something in order for them to produce surround sound. Most games do that, but I had to get a special plugin for it to work with foobar. Also, 7 kind of killed my Audigy 4, but that is more Creative's fault than Microsoft's. Still waiting on stable drivers.. zzz Creative. Guess I'll be steering clear of them in the future |
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rskapadia2294 on March 10, 2010 12:04 PM |
i have used ubuntu , opensuse , etc! windows 7 is the best OS i have used till date! it has improved greatly in terms of GUI and also features! the superbar is the best! windows vista sucked! :P btw eagerly waiting for WINDOWS 8! |
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buendia on March 10, 2010 4:51 PM |
So what if we wait a little bit longer. Reliability updates regurarly come through Windows Update.For those who update, a service pack bring little improvements. |
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compdata on March 11, 2010 10:23 AM |
Docnoq said: That and flash issues with 64 bit windows - but that again is Adobe not MS.
I have enjoyed Windows 7 tremendously since upgrading last November. The only problem I have with it is with way it handles surround sound. Any application I used in XP took advantage of my surround sound, but that is not the case with 7. Apparently applications have to take advantage of 'exclusive mode' or something in order for them to produce surround sound. Most games do that, but I had to get a special plugin for it to work with foobar. Also, 7 kind of killed my Audigy 4, but that is more Creative's fault than Microsoft's. Still waiting on stable drivers.. zzz Creative. Guess I'll be steering clear of them in the future |
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Yoda8232 on March 11, 2010 11:04 AM |
My question: What is there to fix in Windows 7? |
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levar on March 11, 2010 10:42 PM |
Yoda8232 said: good question but there are issues with 7 especially with compatibility and as stated above the 64-bit version, can't really think of anything now but there are problem with 7 may not seem that way which is good, it doesn't have as much issues like XP and Vista but its not perfect either. 7 is a very solid system though never used anything better, there's still MAC OSX I need to personally use but until that time comes I'm all Windows.
My question: What is there to fix in Windows 7? |
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