Windows 7

[Sean Neilan]

Linux can have good battery life on laptops. It requires recompiling the
kernel though: http://kerneltrap.org/node/6750

-Sean

FEED ME!!!!!! he says.

On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM, brandongriffis at gmail.com <
brandongriffis at gmail.com> wrote:

> While the phrasing of the last paragraph leaves me with a sense of "don't
> feed the troll." I will say that your specs probably won't see a benefit
> from windows 7. At least not until programs are being developed specifically
> for it.
>
> However, there's always the curiosity/learning benefit to new software. So
> it could be worth it to learn now, either for your next system which will
> see benefit, or to be able to support it in an office environment.
>
> Regardless of your last paragraph being incorrect on several accounts,
> you've obvoiusly already long since made up your mind on the topic. So
> basically all of your questions are entirely up to you for what you want.
>
> -B
>
> -- Sent from my Palm Pre
>
> ------------------------------
> BB wrote:
>
> As CDM students, we get access to windows 7 for free. I currently have an
> an XP home edition laptop (eeepc 1.6ghz, 2gb ram) that could run windows 7
> if it was installed.
>
> What do you guys think about doing the upgrade? Is there a compelling
> reason to switch to 7?  What makes it better than xp?
>
> Switching to linux is not an option due to poor poor battery life, poor
> performance, kernel issues, and high heat output.
>
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