Thursday, October 22, 2009
Welcome to 7
Today is a day in which only comes every so often. Microsoft has released it's next iteration of the Windows Operating System to the commercial market. Dubbed Windows 7, it seeks to fill all the holes and compatibility issues which have plagued it's predecessor Windows Vista from it's launch. In this CNN article the writer reports that Windows 7 "is a product that adds few blockbuster features but is roundly praised for making everyday computing tasks simpler and more elegant." Most of the new features will not be pronounced or flashy. Most changes are aimed at making every day tasks easier to perform and more e
fficient.
A new feature found within Windows 7 which i find interesting is the ability to run an emulated version of Windows XP. You may ask, why would i want to run an operating system 2 generations old? Well, many programs which have not been updated encounter compatibility issues with newer generations of operating systems. This may be a backdoor solution to some of those issues.
So, is Microsoft finally listening to it's user base? Have they appeased the masses with this new operating system. Early reviews and beta testers have for the most part said, Yes. With the birth of Windows 7, we are entering into a new relationship with Windows. So, if you are looking to add some more mileage to an aging PC, give Windows 7 a try. You may be surprised at how much more efficiency you see in comparison to Windows Vista.
fficient.A new feature found within Windows 7 which i find interesting is the ability to run an emulated version of Windows XP. You may ask, why would i want to run an operating system 2 generations old? Well, many programs which have not been updated encounter compatibility issues with newer generations of operating systems. This may be a backdoor solution to some of those issues.
So, is Microsoft finally listening to it's user base? Have they appeased the masses with this new operating system. Early reviews and beta testers have for the most part said, Yes. With the birth of Windows 7, we are entering into a new relationship with Windows. So, if you are looking to add some more mileage to an aging PC, give Windows 7 a try. You may be surprised at how much more efficiency you see in comparison to Windows Vista.
