[vicsireland] windows 7
- From: "Joan Ann Brosnan" <kerrygirl18@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "vics" <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:02:07 -0000
Hi all
I came across the following article on the BBC website.
Microsoft has unveiled the latest version of its Windows operating system.
It promised that it will deliver a better experience for users when it
arrives sometime late next year. Windows 7 follows Vista, which Microsoft
claims has been a success, but which has been subject to fierce criticism
from a number of users. The system was demonstrated at the company's
Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. Senior vice-president
Steven Sinofsky described it as an "exciting new version of Windows" and
claimed it would deliver a more personalised experience. Feedback When
Vista launched in January 2007, many users complained that it ran slowly and
failed to work at all with some programs and devices. Corporate customers
have been slow to switch from Windows XP to Vista, although Microsoft said
that the operating system had an unfair press, and has enjoyed record sales.
"We got a lot of feedback about Vista," admitted Mr Sinofsky, who runs the
Windows business. He said his team had responded with improvements and had
learned some lessons in developing Windows 7. Data sharing Among the new
features promised in the latest operating system are Windows Touch, which
introduces support for multi-touch technology. This will enable users to
zoom in on an image by moving two fingers farther apart - a technology first
introduced to millions of users by Apple's iPhone. A new taskbar aims to
give more rapid access to files and programs, with each open window
appearing as a graphic thumbnail. There is also a feature called HomeGroup,
allowing users easy sharing of data across PCs and other devices in the
home. And there is more support for devices such as cameras, printers, and
mobile phones with a product called Device Stage offering a single window to
manage tasks for each device. Microsoft's chief software architect Ray
Ozzie defended Vista and indicated that Windows 7 would be evolutionary
rather than revolutionary. "Vista is a great operating system, it's
tremendously functional," he told the BBC. "Windows 7 brings it up a level
by enabling it to take advantage of certain hardware innovations. PCs have
evolved since Vista was launched," he said. Microsoft also announced that
its Office software will now be available as a web application, so that
users can create and share documents across multiple devices. Google
already offers users online applications allowing them to create documents,
spreadsheets, and presentations online for free. Microsoft's Office Web
will be supplied to customers who purchase the next edition of Office, but
Microsoft stressed that it will provide all the same functions online as are
available offline.
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