Windows 7 RC
I decided to try out the new Windows 7 RC on a Asus EeePC 1000HE netbook. After setting up a USB flash drive to boot from, the install went smooth. The Ethernet driver is actually included in the RC where it wasn’t in the Beta…still have one driver missing but haven’t looked to see what it actually is yet, everything has been working well.
I have to give it credit as it boots fast, only a couple seconds longer than it took the pre-installed XP to boot. It is a netbook so I’m not expecting blazing speed but the overall performance of Windows 7 has been better than expected. Still trying to get used to the new task bar layout. I understand the reasoning behind it to make it easier for touch screens to be able to access apps but it’s just odd…maybe that will change over time.
So far Windows 7 is looking really good and will be a good upgrade from Vista…definite performance boost!
So far I’ve installed Windows Live Mesh, Home Server Connector, and Office 2007, all of which worked without problems.