why should i make the switch to Windows 7?

[bruisedknee]

i used Win2k Pro for the longest time

been using WinXP Pro SP1/2/3 for maybe a year or 2 now

any compelling reason for me to switch to 7?

[NkaujNom]

Nothing major in the transition, just a tid bit.

Benefits:
-Faster speed/ loading
-Extended battery life
-Windows notifications/ suggestions for updates, troubleshootin g, etc.
          a. On/ off option on notifications
-IE9
-Easier wireless networking
-Better search engine

If none of the above matters, Windows7 would be useless for you. Hope that somewhat helps.

[Pain]

For one the system memory management & selective startup is superior to Win XP/Win2K.  Its just way more efficient and secure too.  Your better off running multiple programs and screens.  Better user interface.  Plus if your a gamer your stuck on Direct X 9.  You may feel alienated to it at first but will quickly find its features and options are alot better.

The only reason I see you not upgrading is if your PC was built in the XP era.  Or if XP serves your purpose and it does it well without the need of change.  But sooner or later its gonna have to happen.

[bruisedknee]

thx for the input guys

current WinXP setup is startin' to glitch a bit

once i'm annoyed enough, i'll give 7 a shot

[obscurity]

windows 8 is coming out late next year, thought you should know

[six]

See firefox thread.    

There's a ton of other stuff:
-full use of SSD drive
-more memory
-smoother, more accurate mouse cursor for any monitor over 21"
-stability
-troubleshooting for dummies wizard that really works this time
-etc, etc

[zena]

Do it because everyone is doing it. 

[yajmafia]

Do it because everyone is doing it. 

I was going to say the same thing.

[tubyaj]

When you get a computer that will not run anything  < Windows 7......

[yang_k_vue]

A lot of people here are giving you false information. Here's what you need to know. Windows 7 uses more resources than windows XP so I don't know why people are saying it boots up faster and faster overall. Your boot time depends on your specific computer and the amount of background programs it needs to load when you boot up; i.e. security software, pal talk, etc. What you need to do is figure out whether or not your internal hardware is powerful enough to run Windows 7 at decent speed. But judging from your initial post, I would say that your desktop/laptop is very old if you started out with windows 2k. I would recommend you stay on XP.

[MR. A]

to help bill gates out....he's poor

[tetrapod]

If you don't have a free copy, don't bother.  Windows 7 costs more than a used computer.

[NceegVaj]

WHY WINDOWS 7

If you don't have a budget, screw it.  If you do, go to OS X.  Mac is not like what it used to be.  So much better.

[YAX]

windows 8 is coming out late next year, thought you should know

might as well just wait for ten. Lol

[kyrie_eleison]

might as well just wait for ten. Lol

Why not wait for winblows 1000?!  In the mean time, go to a Linux based OS or just do what most people are doing and just get OSX for Mac.