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Microsoft Windows 7
$169.98
Released October, 2009
The Pros:Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista. Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done. Better supported 64-bit architecture.
The Cons:This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'. Seriously overpriced. Still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers.
Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna)is the current version of Microsoft Windows and the successor to Windows Vista. Microsoft has stated that it is "scoping Windows 7 development to a three-year timeframe", and that "the specific release date will ultimately be determined by meeting the quality bar.
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" The first public beta was released to the public on January 9th, 2009 and will expire August 1st, 2009, with a downloadable ISO available to the first 2.5 million people. The operating system was finally made available to the public on October 22nd 2009
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Pros & Cons
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Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista
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Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done
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Better supported 64-bit architecture
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Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
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Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
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Better compatibility than Vista
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More secure than XP & Vista
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Better looking interface than Vista & XP
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Improved support for wireless networking
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Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
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Aero visual style improved over Vista
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Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
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Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
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Ability to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
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All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
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Improved usability than Vista & xp
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Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
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Much more drivers are built in for newer and older hardware, requires less driver downloads to setup your machine
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Better power management and faster resume from standby
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Better support for widescreen monitors
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Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
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built-in window placement docking
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Start-menu with smart search bar is very convenient
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Much faster than XP and Vista
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Improved task bar with larger icons for ease of use, especially if you have bad eyesight
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much improved Media Center
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volume mixer can control sound output for each application individually (centralized, from taskbar sound icon) - extremely convenient
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implements exFAT consistently, including ReadyBoost (exFAT is ridiculously fast!!)
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native TRIM support (ATA protocol enhancement for SSDs to prevent performance degradation)
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collection of cool multi-touch apps available as free download (Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7)
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running programs in both task bar and notification area can be reordered by dragging
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supports multiple flash drives for ReadyBoost (Vista only supports one)
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Family pack pricing means you can buy 3 licenses for about $50 each (while available)
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Better compatibility than Vista & XP
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This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
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still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers
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Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition
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difficult to upgrade from XP
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Display switch software doesn't work ok. Confuses my CRT Monitor with my Projector. No config options avaiable.
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Still has issues dealing with sleep/hibernate modes
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many annoying security warnings and popups with default setup
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OS comes in 64 bit OR 32 bit version. If you buy one version, you are stuck with it.
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Start-menu search doesn't work perfectly, will bring up the install exe instead of the installed exe
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Expensive service pack to Vista that should have been released free.
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Requires more RAM than XP
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Really slow compared to Linux or Windows XP
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still not full 64 bit support/ few 64 bit programs available
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Security System Still weak
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Idiot Linux Fanboys complain that it's still Microsoft.
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Slower and less compatible than XP.
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driver support same as vista - poor support, no legacy availability for older hardware
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Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware.
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Random Program Shut-downs. No reason given from error messages
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Still have to install programs
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shadowtech:
#microsoft_windows_7 I've been using this since the public beta, and recently got a pre-release copy (actually 2, x86 & x64 versions) of the Professional edition through my college's MSDN-AA subscription. Windows 7 runs great on my netbook with only 1GB of memory, but on my higher powered desktop the OS really shines. As a person who's used OS X for the past 8 years or so (and loved it), it's not hard to tell that Windows 7 has taken some obvious cue's from Apple's OS -- but MS has improved upon everything before it for a better user experience.
The OEM version is a great deal if you can't get it for free. Worth the cash.
Oct 16, 09
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eurica:
#microsoft_windows_7 @anon, not 100% true. I accidentally installed a plate of rotting meat as my operating system and the experience was perceptibly worse than Vista :)
May 29, 09
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