Windows 7

Wimdows 7 is the next version of Windows for PC's, and it's the result of working hand-in-hand with there partners and with people who use Windows in the real world every day and there paying attention things that the people are telling them is important particular improving Vista. Windows 7 and Windows Vista are the same (considering windows 7 is actually an improved Vista). Here are some Major Differences:

Kernel
Virtualization
Sensors
User account control improvements
Improved "Day One Experience"
Scenic application user interface
Libraries
Tweaked Explorer
Accelerators for Windows
Multi-touch
Fewer bundled applications, more control over those applications that are installed
No sidebar
Windows Solution center
Homegroup networking
Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media 12
New, improved Calculator
Windows Media Center
Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Wordpad
Windows PowerShell V2 and Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)
Windows credentials
Display settings
More granular DPI Scaling control panel
Aero themes
Wallpapers
Biometric control panel
Games Explorer
Cleartype Text Tuner
Windows Mobile Device Center
Workspaces
Troubleshooting Control Panel
Minor tweaks and improvements all around

Also Windows 7 has recognized the interest of Windows consumers in the improved performance of the new operating system. Windows 7 teams are watching the memory usage, CPU usage, disk operations, boot, shutdown, standby and resume time, among other metrics. They are also working on improving device driver performance, network performance and boot performance.


Thurrott, Paul (2008?). Windows 7 FAQ. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from www.winsupersite.com Web site: http://www.winsupersite.com/faq/windows_7.asp

Welcome to Windows 7. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Windows Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/