Windows 7 is the name of the next Microsoft operating system. Some say it is a direct response to the bad reputation of Windows Vista that received bad press and reception shortly after the release.
The hardware requirements of the new operating system will not be different from those of Windows Vista. Microsoft made sure that Windows 7 will run on the same hardware more efficiently.
The first beta version of windows 7 was given out in late October 2008. This version was missing some of the new features in windows seven. One of the first things you notice is the new taskbar, with larger icons, application preview on mouse rollover, a popup menu showing features directly from the taskbar.
The sidebar that was one of the new features in Windows Vista has been changed so that gadgets can now be placed anywhere on the computer desktop. Libraries are another new feature that makes it possible to group folders together for easier searching.
Touch support has been added to to Windows 7 which obviously requires a monitor screen that is touch compatible. It can be used to control the operating system with the fingers to perform operations like scrolling or opening applications.
Windows 7 will have a hard time adapting to touch, stylus control and mouse, since each one has different requirements.
Also new in windows seven is something called Device Stage. This feature helps device vendors control what happens on connection, a control center specifically tailored for each device.
A metadata update service makes it possible to update the device stage anytime. Some long time Windows software programs have been updated with a new user interface. This includes Wordpad, the Windows Calculator and Microsoft Paint.
The most significant change was to Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player now supports new codecs which include AAC,H264,Xvid,Divx. Also they have added more multimedia features which includes a new animation framework along with DirectX 11.
Data on removable devices can now be encrypted with the new Bitlocker To Go software which is an addition to the Bitlocker software that originated in Windows Vista. Network shares can now be used without VPNs thanks to this feature as well.
Windows 7 builds up on the security concept that was introduced in Windows Vista. Microsoft optimized the security however and reduced the user interaction level.
They are hoping not to repeat the Vista debacle which had many bugs and code rewrites. Also there should not be any problem with drivers and compatibility of applications that plagued Vista.
Many users are looking forward to the Windows 7 release. Especially those that have skipped Windows Vista due to the bad press that it received during release.
The hardware requirements of the new operating system will not be different from those of Windows Vista. Microsoft made sure that Windows 7 will run on the same hardware more efficiently.
The first beta version of windows 7 was given out in late October 2008. This version was missing some of the new features in windows seven. One of the first things you notice is the new taskbar, with larger icons, application preview on mouse rollover, a popup menu showing features directly from the taskbar.
The sidebar that was one of the new features in Windows Vista has been changed so that gadgets can now be placed anywhere on the computer desktop. Libraries are another new feature that makes it possible to group folders together for easier searching.
Touch support has been added to to Windows 7 which obviously requires a monitor screen that is touch compatible. It can be used to control the operating system with the fingers to perform operations like scrolling or opening applications.
Windows 7 will have a hard time adapting to touch, stylus control and mouse, since each one has different requirements.
Also new in windows seven is something called Device Stage. This feature helps device vendors control what happens on connection, a control center specifically tailored for each device.
A metadata update service makes it possible to update the device stage anytime. Some long time Windows software programs have been updated with a new user interface. This includes Wordpad, the Windows Calculator and Microsoft Paint.
The most significant change was to Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player now supports new codecs which include AAC,H264,Xvid,Divx. Also they have added more multimedia features which includes a new animation framework along with DirectX 11.
Data on removable devices can now be encrypted with the new Bitlocker To Go software which is an addition to the Bitlocker software that originated in Windows Vista. Network shares can now be used without VPNs thanks to this feature as well.
Windows 7 builds up on the security concept that was introduced in Windows Vista. Microsoft optimized the security however and reduced the user interaction level.
They are hoping not to repeat the Vista debacle which had many bugs and code rewrites. Also there should not be any problem with drivers and compatibility of applications that plagued Vista.
Many users are looking forward to the Windows 7 release. Especially those that have skipped Windows Vista due to the bad press that it received during release.
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