Windows 7
Microsoft are due to release Windows 7. I believe; in October 2009.
Will this much awaited for operating system exceed expectations?
I have been using the RC pre-release version of this operating system to see how it performs. As a lover of Vista, which I have on my main desktop computer, I expected Windows 7 to run as smooth as my Vista as well as look nice. I wasn't dissapointed. Not only does it look good, it runs smoother than Vista and programs respond faster. Although a lot of this performance is down to what hardware you have, you do not need a "super computer" to run Windows 7, unlike Vista.
I have had Windows 7 RC running on my laptop; Acer Aspire 5315, Intel Celeron 550 2GHZ Processor (NOT DUAL CORE) with 2GB Ram installed. It runs great. (Vista would need nearly twice that to run this smooth).
I can't wait for the final release to hit the shops. Exciting times, I just hope that the retailers can cope with the demand. The developers at Microsoft and other parties involved have certainly excelled themselves with this operating system. If I was to describe it in 1 word "MAGNIFICENT" is my choice. It is truly a masterpiece.
I believe this to be the perfect operating system. Along with the speed and performance that it delivers, it also has some great features like the Aero snap and Shake.
Windows 7 due to hit the shops 22nd October 2009, I suggest if you want it(and you probably will) to pre-order your copy now.
