In about two or three weeks more... I can feel the h33t

i'm hoping that software that runs in win winXP will run in Win7 flawlessly.

I agree with you. Actually, Windows 7 should be going with Windows Vista head-to-head because Windows Vista was supposed to go with Windows XP head-to-head but failed.

I'm sad that I've to tell you this but after trying Windows 7 Build 6956, I've experienced the inability to launch certain programs properly.

What kind of certain programs are you talking about?

Comodo Firewall, Admuncher, Daemon Tools, Raxco Perfect Disk, Nero 9 (Can install but can't launch) don't work in Windows 7 Build 6956 except Nero 9.

For me, Kaspersky AV/IS works without a hitch. Paragon Partition Manager 9.0 works flawlessly, but Nero 8 & 9 both didn't work at all, I have to use UltraISO for my burning need. And oh, Visual Basic 6.0 still works, just need to disable DWM when running to avoid lagging in IDE.

those are the software that will definitely be replaced with newer version. so, i'm not so worry about these. Nero comes out with new version with every windows release.

i'm worrying about some engineering software such as Prokon (civil engineering app for my sister), IBM AFP Printfile Viewer (really old app as document viewer used in my office, till today there's no alternative) and StarOffice (used by my mum as government has gone Sun apps due to lower price).

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Dec 27 2008, 09:07 AM

Software suite such as StarOffice will sure to have upgrades to support Windows7. If your IBM AFP Printfile Viewer can run on Vista, there's good chance it'll still running in Windows7.

I still can't get Nero 9 working in Build 6956, darn it. Urm, as for StarOffice, someone should recommend that they use OpenOffice.

I said Windows 7 vs. Windows XP. You see, since Windows Vista did not garner the support from XP users, the question remains : Can Windows 7 garner the support of XP users this time ?

Thus, it is going to be Windows 7 vs. Windows XP (not Vista).

However, early indication is that Windows 7 is way smoother and more... agile than Vista, but plagued with compatibility issues. Since they are doing things so early (Nvidia + ATi alreadi working on drivers at this stage...), it would not surprise me that big software developers also are 'already' making their software compatible for Windows 7. Just wait and see... soon, all the major software will work in Windows 7.

Yeap, it's not Windows' fault that a lot of software is incompatible with their OSes. It's the software manufacturer that aren't making their initiative to make an update/patch or new version of software that's compatible with the new OS.

i've tried windows 7...
have a prob with generic host...
when i connected to the internet,suddenly the error popup then i will lost the connection...
need to restart my pc then i can connect again...
the prob occur many times so i prefer to install other windows version...
but i love the new win 7...if someone have the fine win 7 links pls pm me...

I've got no problem with generic host. May I know what version is your build?

You see, sometimes all the developer needs to do to make their software running in Windows7 is to change the OS version number detection. Add Windows7 version number to supported list and it's good to go.

Does it have anything to do with Windows Installer or Installershield thing?

There are hundreds of thousands, if not MILLIONS of PC applications out there.

Just because of those "BIG DEVELOPERS" making their applications compatible with Win7 doesn't mean that XP users will flock to Win7 en masse.

The one thing that makes XP successful is because many applications that run on Win98 and WinME also run on XP.

But looks like Microsoft never learn from their mistake. They keep on shooting off their own toes.

It's sad. Really sad.

The installer checking for correct version number of OS before allowing install is one thing. The application themself sometimes still check. And sometimes it just refuse to run on "unknown" version of Windows, in this case Windows 7

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Added on December 27, 2008, 8:53 pmThere you got it wrong. Initially, Windows 98/Me applications are not compatible with Windows XP, most of them. They can barely run on Windows XP without any problem(s). Don't believe me? Turn your clock way back to 2001 or 2002 and see if I'm bullshitting. Microsoft already learnt from their mistake with Windows Vista. That's why it's setting things straight and also why you won't see Windows7 version numbering is not 7.x, but still 6.x. I don't see why developers wouldn't change some bits on their code to support Windows7 as Windows7 codebase are same as Vista, only improved.

This post has been edited by FarCry3r: Dec 27 2008, 08:53 PM

btw guise, build7000 just release. lulz.. anyone try out yet?

Still FTPing from reliable source... 7 more hours to go.

all new profit for application software ya.. need to design new version so that can compatible with vienna... hehe....