Thread: Building a Computer - Require Assistance

Cool. How long is the download for? Is there a time limit to the OS?

Originally Posted by [SomeGuy]

Cool. How long is the download for? Is there a time limit to the OS?

I think it expires on June 1st 2010. That's pretty long time to use it for.

Originally Posted by Demon Parasite

I think it expires on June 1st 2010. That's pretty long time to use it for.

This seems accurate.
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Originally Posted by Demon Parasite

It might be the standard for movies, but how many people do you know that store any kind of data on a Blu-Ray disc that's not a movie? It's ineffecient to even use DVDs/CDs for data storage/backup.

Also, if you actually do buy Blu-Ray movies, then go for it. But I never buy movies, and have never needed an optical drive.

This I agree to. There's no real point in storing backups or such in Blu-Rays yet. They have actually calculated that it'd be cheeper to get a 2nd harddrive for the purpose.

Originally Posted by [SomeGuy]

And Windows 7 is still in a beta, I wouldn't use it for a main OS. I'd buy XP actually.

It's not in beta, they've got a RC. And I can recommend it. I use 64bit Win7 as the main OS on my stationary computer, and it's caused me no problems yet. The 32bit emulation is excellent, and since it can use Vista drivers that's no problem.

Originally Posted by Demon Parasite

I think it expires on June 1st 2010. That's pretty long time to use it for.

It will become unusable then, but after the 1st of March your computer will start shutting down every 2 hours.

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