Windows is about to launch a new operating system named "Windows 7.' The release is scheduled for October 22, 2009. According to Mircrosoft, Windows 7 is aimed at making the PC perform better and easier to use. Some new features include a new search feature that allows you to search your computer just as you would browse the web. A new task bar with bigger icons and more personalization. It's designed to sleep and resume quicker and become less of a memory hog. Networking and setting up things such as printers and new devices are designed to be easy to connect and use.
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There area lot of questions regarding Windows 7. Here are the top compiled questions taken from Windows 7 News.com:
Why is the new Microsoft operating system called Windows 7?
Microsoft is using an internal numbering system and the next Windows operating system is number 7 according to it. Check out Windows 7 News Why Windows 7 article for a detailed explanation on the subject.
When will Windows 7 be released?
Windows 7 will be released October 22nd 2009 in time for the Christmas season.
Are there beta or release candidate versions that can be downloaded for testing purposes?
Microsoft has released a beta version of the Windows 7 operating system with build number 7000 in February. The Windows RC candidate (Build 7100) was released in May 2009, and the RTM build is expected in July 2009.
Which editions of Windows 7 will be released?
Microsoft will release six editions of Windows 7 but concentrate marketing efforts on two of them. The following Windows 7 editions will be made available:
Retail marketing efforts will be concentrated on Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional.
Which features are available in Windows 7 Editions
Each edition of Windows 7 will come with a distinct feature set. It is generally the case that the more expensive editions of Windows 7 will ship with additional features that the less expensive ones do not ship with. Here are some examples:
- Windows 7 Home Premium is considered one of the main editions. It will ship with the Aero interface, Windows Media Center, multi-touch, handwriting features, DVD playback and probably image based backups.
- Windows 7 Professional builds up on the Windows 7 Home Premium edition by adding features like joining Windows domains, group policy based management tools, Remote Desktop host capabilities, network-based backup features, and support for the Encrypting file system.
- Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise contain all the features of Windows 7 Professional plus upport for BitLocker whole-drive encryption (and the new BitLocker To Go feature, which adds high-grade encryption to removable media). This edition also includes all supported language packs (those cost extra for other editions) and the capability to boot from a VHD.