Windows 7

Windows 7 is a operating system developed by Microsoft to be the successor of Microsoft previous Operating System “Windows Vista” which has only been on the market for approximately 3 years.

On April 30th 2009 the RC (Release Candidate) of Windows 7 was released to MSDN and TechNet subscribers and Connect Program participants and was released to the general public on May 5th 2009.

On July 22nd 2009, Microsoft released the manufactures copy (RTM) and was quickly leaked onto torrent sites.
Source: Wikipedia

I have used the RC of Windows 7 and I was absolutely overwhelmed by the upgrade that Microsoft has done.

There has been a couple of visual changes within 7 once you start. The Start orb that appears brfore the logon screen has now been moved to where the “Microsoft Cooperation” loading bar was on Windows Vista.

The taskbar has had a major facelift with a double height taskbar with a new way for icons to be on the taskbar.

Windows Explorer has finally changed. A brand new layout for Windows 7 was definately needed after it was ruined in Windows XP.

Some Windows Programs has been removed such as “Windows Mail”, “Windows Movie Maker” and “Windows Photo Gallery” but these 3 programs can be got from the “Windows Live Essestials Pack” with can be found on the Microsoft website.

The whole operating system in general is waaaay better than Windows Vista and would be worth the upgrade if you are currently running Windows XP or Windows Vista.

If you are considering testing Windows 7 on your computer, I recommend you click the “Windows 7 RC Download Page” Link, before you consider. Make sure you download this RC before the 20th August or you will never be able to download it.

Windows 7 RC Download Page

Thats it for now. ^^

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