 Windows Vista was one of the least successful versions of Microsoft  Known for being sluggish  Incompatibility with third-party software and hardware  Heavy hardware requirements  Constant, annoying security warnings

 Unfortunately, due to the many problems with Vista, many users stuck with the familiar, but aged, Windows XP  XP works well for many people, but it is weak in areas such as security and networking  XP is 8 years old, the technological equivalent of a 20-year-old car

 Mac OS has always been argued as better  May still have slight edge because of its easier and cheaper upgrade path, built- in software programs, and less vulnerability to viruses  Now it is more of a toss-up  Now Apple will have to scramble, because Vista’s replacement is a reliable, elegant version of Windows….WINDOWS 7!

 Taskbar Taller “Pin” icons of frequent use Your personal arrangement  Aero Peek Hovering allows you to  Preview program icon  Close windows  View empty desktop  Jump List On task bar Menu of frequent actions and files Introducing…..WINDOWS 7

 Libraries Consolidates regardless of folder  Documents  Pictures  Music  Videos  Home Groups Easy file sharing  Networking Easy viewing of available networks  Snap Expand to full screen  Drag to top of screen Shrink to half-screen  Drag to left or right of screen  Shake Hide windows you’re not working on And the perks keep coming…

 Touch screen Levono  Compatibility Mozilla Adobe Reader iTunes Safari  Other Improvements › Faster start up and restart times › Option to reduce security warnings

 Conveniently, Vista users will be able to upgrade to Windows 7 without losing anything  XP users are not as lucky…they will have to wipe out their hard drives after backing up their files elsewhere, install Windows 7, restore their personal files, and then re-install all their programs

 4 Editions of Windows 7 (of interest to consumers › Starter : limited version that comes pre- loaded on net books › Business : for people who need to tap remotely into company networks › Ultimate : mainly for techies who want every feature of all other editions › Home Premium : edition the average consumers will want and costs $120 for upgrades

 Windows 7 is a good product that could help you improve your organization and efficiency in the workplace  If you are a computer knowledgeable person with some business skills, this could be a good opportunity to open a support shop solely focused on helping people make the switch to Windows 7