Microsoft to unveil test version of Windows 7 Prepared by: Michael Vu MIS 304 Professor Fang October 30, 2008
Why the new system? Microsoft wants to put Windows Vista’s reputation behind them. ▫They want faster system ▫Less costlier hardware ▫Less memory
The Highlights Microsoft says regular PC users can test a beta version of Windows 7 early next year The operating system will let users avoid alerts and warnings from their computers Rampant security alerts and pop-up windows irked many users of Windows Vista ▫Users can set fewer alerts Windows 7 is set to go on sale in early 2010 Its visually similar to Windows Vista
New Features of Windows 7 Focus on “Application and Device compatibility Security will be better and not overburdening “Jumplists” ▫a quick way of organizing recently used files or popular program features
New Features Continued… When users roll over a program's icon in the task bar, it will be easier to see how many documents are open, and switch between them Make Word, Excel and other key elements of Office -- its flagship "productivity" programs -- able to run in a Web browser ▫The applications won’t have to be installed on the PCs ▫More polished that the Google version
The New Windows 7
The End Questions????
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