Windows7- The Newest Member of Microsoft Windows Family

Windows7 previously known as Blackcomb and Vienna is the latest version of Microsoft Windows, a highly used series of computer operating systems used in millions of homes, offices, laptops, media centers etc. The operating system was supposed to be released to manufacture on July 22, 2009 and general retail launch is scheduled for October 22, 2009.


Unlike Windows Vista which was its predecessor, Windows7 intends to be more focused and an incremental and a more user friendly upgrade to the Windows series. It also aims at being fully compatible all hardware and applications which are compatible with Windows Vista. Presentations given by Microsoft in 2008, highlighted features like a new and redesigned Windows interface with new task bar, a multi touch support, improvements in performance and a home networking system known as HomeGroup . Some previous applications which were available with older version of Windows such as Windows movie maker, Windows photo gallery and Windows calendar will not be available with this version, and some will be provided separately as part of the Windows Live

Windows 7 will be available in 6 different editions, but in most countries only Home premium, Ultimate and Professional Versions will be available for retail sale. Most of the other editions will aim at the entrepreneurship market for enterprise use. Each edition will be inclusive of all features and capabilities of the edition lower than it, and with exception of the most basic version each will support 32 bit as well as 64 bit processor architecture.


The features for all editions will be stored on the users machine, regardless of the edition in use so that users who wish to upgrade to higher editions can purchase the upgrades from the internet and unlock the features of the purchased edition.