Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized)

LovingSticky · 04-26-09, 12:31 PM

This is very interesting post:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/xp_mode_pre_shots.asp

Windows 7 will contain license and installation files for virtualized Windows XP (via modified Virtual PC) , including "unity mode" known from VMware Workstation.

You will be able to run Windows 7 apps and Windows XP apps side by side, without paying for VMware and/or XP license:

six_storm · 04-26-09, 12:43 PM

Just read about this on Gizmodo. I'm honestly really surprised at the latest build of Windows 7, some really cool features. It looks like M$ may finally redeemed themselves of Vista after all!

Mr Bigman · 04-26-09, 01:43 PM

So Vmware isn't free at all, thoought so which sucks since their others free.

This is good for those of us who use older software like quickbooks or lotus.

Sazar · 04-26-09, 01:54 PM

I am working on a vmware certification thinger. It SHOULD get me free software

Or not

Have to complete the training first

LovingSticky · 04-26-09, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bigman

So Vmware isn't free at all

VMware Player is free, Workstation (which I use daily) is not.

Anyway, this is big step - virtualization made (really) easy for everybody.

And I like this idea very much - Microsoft will not have to carry older Windows versions compatibility burden, meaning better, cleaner, and faster OS for all "Win-7 compatible" apps.

Mr Bigman · 04-26-09, 06:11 PM

I hate to admit it, but 7 is going to be a god send to the OS community.

There hasent been anything as robust as this since the ME 2k days going to XP from 98.

I shook a stick at Vista when it came out gave it some rev, buyt this is going to be A in this kings book.

**nekrosoft13** · 04-26-09, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LovingSticky

This is very interesting post:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/xp_mode_pre_shots.asp

Windows 7 will contain license and installation files for virtualized Windows XP (via modified Virtual PC) , including "unity mode" known from VMware Workstation.

You will be able to run Windows 7 apps and Windows XP apps side by side, without paying for VMware and/or XP license:

where did you read that? I hard that it will be a seperate download, it will not be included when you buy windows 7. It will be free, but you will have to download it seperatly for MS.

Yaboze · 04-26-09, 08:04 PM

I can't wait for Windows 7, this is going to be awesome.

**nekrosoft13** · 04-27-09, 12:56 AM

Quote:

As of right now, it appears the XP compatibility mode won’t come in the box with Windows 7. Instead, it will be made available as a free download for users with the professional, enterprise, or ultimate versions of Windows 7.

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ViN86 · 04-27-09, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by six_storm

Just read about this on Gizmodo. I'm honestly really surprised at the latest build of Windows 7, some really cool features. It looks like M$ may finally redeemed themselves of Vista after all!

Isn't it obvious Vista was a stepping stone towards Win 7?

I mean, Windows 7 still has the Vista framework. It's just modified to run a lot better on a wider range of hardware.

**nekrosoft13** · 04-27-09, 01:47 AM

Vista Second Edition basically.

best clue is the is Server OS.

Server 2008 based on Vista Sp1
Server 2008 R2 based on Windows 7

They basically had to change the name for consumer level OS because of rather lower intelegence of general consumers, and initial bad publicity around vista.

ViN86 · 04-27-09, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

Vista Second Edition basically.

best clue is the is Server OS.

Server 2008 based on Vista Sp1
Server 2008 R2 based on Windows 7

They basically had to change the name for consumer level OS because of rather lower intelegence of general consumers, and initial bad publicity around vista.

That's a shame. Vista's bad rep is not deserved imo.

Isn't Win 7 actually Windows 6.1?

04-26-09, 12:31 PM	#1
LovingSticky plenty of work, no games Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 559	Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) This is very interesting post: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/xp_mode_pre_shots.asp Windows 7 will contain license and installation files for virtualized Windows XP (via modified Virtual PC) , including "unity mode" known from VMware Workstation. You will be able to run Windows 7 apps and Windows XP apps side by side, without paying for VMware and/or XP license: __________________ Q9550@3.4 + Asus P5Q Premium + 16GB RAM + 2xVelociraptor 300GB + 4xWD Black 1TB RAID-5 on Adaptec 5805 + PoV GTX580 + Dell 3008WFP + Windows 7 x64 Xbox 360 Elite + Kinect + Onkyo receiver + Acoustic Energy Aelite 1/3/center speakers + 46" FullHD Samsung TV

04-26-09, 12:43 PM	#2
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) Just read about this on Gizmodo. I'm honestly really surprised at the latest build of Windows 7, some really cool features. It looks like M$ may finally redeemed themselves of Vista after all!

04-26-09, 01:43 PM	#3
Mr Bigman Strongest Man On Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,943	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) So Vmware isn't free at all, thoought so which sucks since their others free. This is good for those of us who use older software like quickbooks or lotus. __________________ EVGA X58 Tri SLI Core I 7 3.7Ghz 12 gb corsair DDR3 1600 Three EVGA 285 SLI Antec 1200 Corsiar 1000 HX Power Supply 2 OCZ SSD Hard Drives 4 wd black edition raid 2 setups for 4TB _____________________________ having good looks and a good body is hard work.

04-26-09, 01:54 PM	#4
Sazar Sayonara !!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 9,297	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) I am working on a vmware certification thinger. It SHOULD get me free software Or not Have to complete the training first __________________ Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home - Is it in you?

04-26-09, 06:11 PM	#6
Mr Bigman Strongest Man On Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,943	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) I hate to admit it, but 7 is going to be a god send to the OS community. There hasent been anything as robust as this since the ME 2k days going to XP from 98. I shook a stick at Vista when it came out gave it some rev, buyt this is going to be A in this kings book. __________________ EVGA X58 Tri SLI Core I 7 3.7Ghz 12 gb corsair DDR3 1600 Three EVGA 285 SLI Antec 1200 Corsiar 1000 HX Power Supply 2 OCZ SSD Hard Drives 4 wd black edition raid 2 setups for 4TB _____________________________ having good looks and a good body is hard work.

04-26-09, 08:04 PM	#8
Yaboze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,057	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) I can't wait for Windows 7, this is going to be awesome.

04-27-09, 01:47 AM	#11
nekrosoft13 I'm Geralt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicagoland, once a year in Poland Posts: 24,364	Re: Windows 7 will contain Windows XP (virtualized) Vista Second Edition basically. best clue is the is Server OS. Server 2008 based on Vista Sp1 Server 2008 R2 based on Windows 7 They basically had to change the name for consumer level OS because of rather lower intelegence of general consumers, and initial bad publicity around vista. __________________ Windows 8 the next big failure, right after Windows ME

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