Windows 7, the latest version of Microsoft Windows released to manufacture on 22nd of July, 2009 is going to available for general public from 22nd of October, 2009. Windows 7 is intended to be more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware. Touch and Handwriting recognition, support for virtual hard disks, multi-core processors, improved boot performance, Direct Access and Kernel improvements have made the Windows 7 unique one.

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Windows 7 adds support for systems using multiple heterogeneous graphics cards from different vendors (heterogeneous multi-adapter) a new version of Windows Media Center. XPS essential pack, Windows Power Shell, Re-designed Calculator with Programmer and Statistics mode have made Windows 7 more interesting.

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Specific features of Windows 7:

• Improves the Productivity: Direct Access leverages IPv6 and IPsec into a system provides secure connectivity back to the main network, regardless of where users are connected or even they are logged in at all. BranchCache helps users at remote offices to stay productive because the network can be configured to cache web pages and files on local servers or in a round-robin peer style for sites without local servers, ensuring that frequently accessed data and files will be served up quickly to end users.
• More Secure: Microsoft has retained the concept of User Account Control but reduced the number of pop-ups that frustrated Vista users. BiltLocker are updated including the ability to encrypt removable devices. AppLocker lets administrators to prevent users from downloading and running unauthorized software.
• Netbook friendly: Laptops, netbooks are smaller and less expensive mobile devices. The bulk of netbooks in organizations today run XP Pro and Linux. Windows 7 plays nicely on most netbooks, especially the pro version.
• Desktop Virtualization: The Windows 7 has its own virtualization option, XP Mode, which lets you run XP as a virtual machine.
• SaaS – friendly: Windows 7 offers an environmental friendly to software as a service. It’s tightly integrated with Internet Explorer 8, providing a stable platform for Web applications. IE8 is available for XP and Vista enterprises can standardize on a single browser.
• Definite Timeline: XP mainstream support ended in April, Vista’s will end in April 2012, while Windows 7 will have mainstream support for five years, or two years after the release of the product’s successor. Vista lacked the features, stability and market acceptance to drive forward the desktop, while Windows 7 has addressed all of these issues. Windows 7 will give you a breath to prepare for coming wave of alternatives.