1. Microsoft to unveil test version of Windows 7 Prepared by: Michael Vu MIS 304 Professor Fang October 30, 2008

2. Why the new system? Microsoft wants to put Windows Vista’s reputation behind them. ▫They want faster system ▫Less costlier hardware ▫Less memory

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. The New Windows 7

7. The End Questions????

8. Work Cited Article ▫http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/biztech/10/28/microso ft.windows.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/biztech/10/28/microso ft.windows.ap/index.html Images ▫http://www.stealthcomputer.com/blog/wp- content/uploads/2008/04/windows_7.jpghttp://www.stealthcomputer.com/blog/wp- content/uploads/2008/04/windows_7.jpg ▫http://www.freakitude.com/images/2007/windows7- wall.jpghttp://www.freakitude.com/images/2007/windows7- wall.jpg ▫http://images.appleinsider.com/windows7-20081028- 2.jpghttp://images.appleinsider.com/windows7-20081028- 2.jpg ▫http://www.pctipsbox.com/wp- content/uploads/2008/02/windows-7-start-menu.pnghttp://www.pctipsbox.com/wp- content/uploads/2008/02/windows-7-start-menu.png ▫http://www.pctipsbox.com/wp- content/uploads/2008/02/windows-7-start-menu.png