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New Windows Launched
22nd October 2009
A new version of Microsoft’s flagship product, Windows, has been released today (Thursday).
Windows 7 promises a speedy installation that is less bulky than Vista or XP and an even quicker version is available for netbooks. Many small programs, like instant messaging, are missing, however, from the initial installation and setup, but these can be easily downloaded, usually free, from Microsoft later. This is in-line with a wider move by Microsoft to increase the use of ‘cloud-based’ services from Windows Live.
Windows 7 boasts a new and improved Media Player, a taskbar that is less cluttered and an Action Centre that allows you to respond to system alerts at your convenience rather than getting constant interruptions. Windows 7 also supports Blu-Ray technology.
Microsoft cannot afford Windows 7 to be a flop like, arguably, Vista was. Vista was the worst company-adopted Windows version ever and is still outshone by its predecessor, XP. For some time, computer experts have predicted the fall from grace of Windows, which powers some ninety per cent of the world’s computers. Microsoft have worked hard to ensure they do not bodge the release of Windows 7. The operating system is on-time and is compatible with software designed for systems as old as Windows 95. As Mr. Courtois, a 25-year veteran of Microsoft, said: “I really have to go back to Windows 95 to remember people being so excited about a new operating system."