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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." 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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Buy It
Microsoft Windows 7 | Professional Upgrade
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade
• Windows Professional 7
UPC: 882224883443
EAN: 882224883443
MPN: fqc-00130
Microsoft Windows 7 | Home Premium Upgrade
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
• Windows Home Premium 7
UPC: 882224883429
EAN: 882224883429
MPN: gfc-00020
Microsoft Windows 7 | Professional Full
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
• Windows Professional 7
UPC: 882224883436
EAN: 882224883436
MPN: FQC-00129
Microsoft Windows 7 | Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows Ultimate 7
UPC: 882224885638
EAN: 882224885638
MPN: GLC-00182
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MSRP $29.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- affordable to upgrade to compared to previous version of OSX
- Finally a release that tidies up the plumbing rather then just adding features and bloat
- OpenCL support for general purpose computation using graphics hardware - takes strain off of the CPU for computation more easily performed by the GPU
Cons
- no longer supported on older PPC-based Apple hardware
- Making a fresh install over pre-X.5 systems from the 29.00 upgrade violates the ULA.
- only usable on proprietary Apple hardware
Microsoft Windows 7
0%
vs.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released August, 1991
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Strong developer community
- Enterprise-class server operating system
Cons
- Most Windows programs aren't available in Linux versions
- Not all hardware is readily supported.
- driver stability - many drivers are just ports of windows drivers
Microsoft Windows 7
50%
vs.
Linux
50%
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- Good driver support - lots of drivers even for oblique and legacy hardware
- backwards compatible; very good gaming platform
- Stable
Cons
- Programs aren't isolated from one another, so one can take down the whole OS
- File system Fragments
- Poor security out of the box
Microsoft Windows 7
67%
vs.
Microsoft Windows XP
33%
MSRP $199 - $380
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Simple instalation from scratch (GUI really helps installation)
- Much better compatibility with 64-bit hardware
- Much fewer security vulnerabilities than XP
Cons
- Performance can be much better
- Default installation comes with many bloated eye-candy settings enabled that slow your computer down
- User Access Control is a huge pain
Microsoft Windows 7
100%
vs.
Microsoft Windows Vista
0%
MSRP $0.00
Releases January, 2010
Pros
- Free
- Open source
- Optimized OS for netbooks
Cons
- web-based applications and focus on netbooks means it probably won't be a very powerful OS, not comparable or likely to eventually replace others (Windows, OSX, Linux etc...)
- requires specific reference hardware - will be pre-installed on Google approved hardware only
- not an operating system at all - just a souped up Chrome browser (running on a vanilla Debian-based Linux OS)
Microsoft Windows 7
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Google Chrome OS
Reviews
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Improved support for wireless networking
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
Cons
- Security System Still weak
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November 8, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Better support for widescreen monitors
- Much more drivers are built in for newer and older hardware, requires less driver downloads to setup your machine
- Extremely stable
- Much faster bootup times
- Much faster than XP and Vista
- Better power management and faster resume from standby
- much improved Media Center
Cons
- This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
- still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers
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October 21, 2009
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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
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Aero visual style improved over Vista
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Better support for widescreen monitors
- Better compatibility than Vista & XP
Cons
- This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
- Seriously overpriced
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November 8, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
Cons
- This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
- Seriously overpriced
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition
- still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers
- Expensive service pack to Vista that should have been released free.
- Security System Still weak
- still not full 64 bit support/ few 64 bit programs available
- Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware.
- Slower and less compatible than XP.
- driver support same as vista - poor support, no legacy availability for older hardware
- Is made by microsoft
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October 21, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Better support for widescreen monitors
Cons
- This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
- still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers
Did you find this review helpful?
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November 4, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Better support for widescreen monitors
Cons
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition
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November 13, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Aero visual style improved over Vista
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Better support for widescreen monitors
Cons
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition
- Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware.
- Still have to install programs
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September 11, 2009
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Pros
- Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Aero visual style improved over Vista
- Better support for widescreen monitors
Cons
- This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
- Seriously overpriced
- Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware.
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November 1, 2009
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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
- Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
- Better supported 64-bit architecture
- Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)
- More secure than XP & Vista
- Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Improved support for wireless networking
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Aero visual style improved over Vista
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
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November 10, 2009
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Pros
- Better compatibility than Vista
- Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help
- All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it
- Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)
- Better looking interface than Vista & XP
- Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)
- Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
- Improved usability than Vista & xp
- Enhanced Tablet Support
- Aero visual style improved over Vista
- Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes
- Much more drivers are built in for newer and older hardware, requires less driver downloads to setup your machine
- Extremely stable
- Much faster bootup times
Cons
- Idiot Linux Fanboys complain that it's still Microsoft.
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