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Stragglers: Windows 7 SP1 is only a minor update
Among the handful of new features is an updated Remote Desktop client that takes advantage of RemoteFX, a new remote access platform set to launch with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Another new addition to Server 2008 R2 is called "Dynamic Memory," which allows virtual machine memory to be configured on the fly.
Given the limited scope of SP1, Microsoft suggests that customers upgrade to the latest version of Windows sooner, rather than later. Redmond says Windows 7 is ready for commercial deployments now, and many organizations are jumping aboard. A recent survey of over 900 IT administrators showed that 46% wouldn't wait for SP1.
Redmond hasn't released an official timeframe for the forthcoming service packs, but they'll be delivered through Windows Update once available. Many speculate that SP1 will arrive in time for Christmas, and if Vista's SP1 launch pattern is any indication, it will land sometime in late November 2010.
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compdata
on March 19, 2010 7:36 AM |
JMMD said: I always wait for the first service pack before moving on to a new OS. Even though this seems like a limited scope SP I'll still wait before doing my first Windows 7 install at home. This is exactly why they are pushing it out now, as a lot of people follow this philosophy. |
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buendia
on March 19, 2010 8:29 AM |
I hope they finally fix Windows Update bug, which manifests itself by clearing the list of new updates neccessary to install. |
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nazartp
on March 19, 2010 8:41 AM |
ToastOz said: Installing win7 on business based computers more than likely will reduce productivity mainly because it'll take time for people to adjust and Win 7 gives people more options to procrastinate Honestly? How many business users actually change any settings that would require any serious digging in the innards of the system? I work on the floor with 85 colleagues of mine and maybe three or four of them go beyond clicking "Start" and selecting an appropriate program while they are using their business machines. On the other hand, Office 2007 threw a monkey wrench in our productivity big time. |
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rskapadia2294
on March 19, 2010 12:05 PM |
hey windows 7 is far better than vista and also xp! i have falled in love wid it! :P the features are great and the look is also fantastic! but as of now, i m lookin forward to windows 8! and not windows 7 SPs! |
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Badfinger
on March 19, 2010 2:22 PM |
I haven't seen 7 ask for any updates in 2 weeks or so? I have updating turned on. I agree on SP1 being blasted as minor/not needed? Foolish nonsense. |
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Guest
on March 19, 2010 3:20 PM |
i have the same problem. But mine is a P4 HT. |
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alcarin2030
on March 19, 2010 3:44 PM |
tripplejjj said: If an update improves the performance, stability, and security, then I welcome it. All of that is completely fine right now. |
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Puiu
on March 20, 2010 3:14 AM |
I was expecting a bit more, but if they fix some of the current bugs then i'm happy. (btw i'm suspecting the drivers not the OS for the bugs i've seen so far on my laptop) |
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bigclick
on March 20, 2010 8:50 AM |
I usually wait to see if the updates don't cause other problems, but the hardware is sometimes more to blame. It is sometimes a crap shoot. |
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