Microsoft has some catching up to do in the operating system department and this is definitely a good way to make a leap in the right direction.
With Android and the iPhone OS absolutely dominating the market, it was about time that Microsoft showed some initiative with their mobile operating system and today, they did, with Microsoft’s Robbie Bach saying that Windows Mobile 7 would debut at the Mobile World Congress on February 15th.
Debut is different from release, but whatever, I’ll take it.
Bach is also saying that WinMo 7 is also going to push the bar forward operating system wise and according to Bach, not just in an evolutionary sense.
Huh.
Well, Windows 7 Mobile 6.5 came out mere months ago and nothing changed, so it appears that Microsoft finally knows it needs to get back in the game with something big.
Could Windows Mobile 7 be it?
Courtesy: http://www.examiner.com/
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Windows 7 Review
Windows 7 has released after three years of Vista. Vista and Windows 7 can be compared on many points and in all of them Windows 7 will win. If you take a Windows 7 review, then you will feel that it is better than any other Windows operating system. You are aware about the concept of boot time. It is the time taken by the system while booting. Windows 7 takes less time in booting as compared to Vista.
Windows 7 and Vista has same hardware requirements and hardware compatibility model. In Windows 7, user interface has been improved with usable features like Aero Peek, Aero Shake. While working on the Windows 7, you will feel uneasy because of the too many opened windows. Aero Peek feature gives you the facility to view the outline of every window, which is recently opened. You can view this outline by hovering over a show desktop field in the right of the task bar. Aero Shake feature lets you minimize all the windows except the one, on which you are working. To utilize this feature, you have to hover over one window and the other windows will be minimized.
Windows Media Centre in Windows 7 has been improved than it was in Vista. After knowing about all the features of it, it is certain that you will think of Windows 7 replacement with your current operating system. In Windows 7, a feature known as Windows Live Essentials is available, this feature is basically a bundle of applications. Now, you do not have to install each application separately, because of this feature all of the applications will be installed concurrently.
Windows 7 has improved searching mechanism. If you search for a file, then you will also get some of the information about the file. In this way, you can easily search for any of the file present on your system. Windows 7 minimum system requirements are as follows:
1 GHz processor for both of the 32-bit or 64-bit system. 1 GB of RAM for 32-bit and 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit processor. 16 GB of available free disk space for 32-bit and 20 GB of available disk space for 64-bit processor. DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver are all the basic Windows 7 requirements.
Windows 7 and Vista has same hardware requirements and hardware compatibility model. In Windows 7, user interface has been improved with usable features like Aero Peek, Aero Shake. While working on the Windows 7, you will feel uneasy because of the too many opened windows. Aero Peek feature gives you the facility to view the outline of every window, which is recently opened. You can view this outline by hovering over a show desktop field in the right of the task bar. Aero Shake feature lets you minimize all the windows except the one, on which you are working. To utilize this feature, you have to hover over one window and the other windows will be minimized.
Windows Media Centre in Windows 7 has been improved than it was in Vista. After knowing about all the features of it, it is certain that you will think of Windows 7 replacement with your current operating system. In Windows 7, a feature known as Windows Live Essentials is available, this feature is basically a bundle of applications. Now, you do not have to install each application separately, because of this feature all of the applications will be installed concurrently.
Windows 7 has improved searching mechanism. If you search for a file, then you will also get some of the information about the file. In this way, you can easily search for any of the file present on your system. Windows 7 minimum system requirements are as follows:
1 GHz processor for both of the 32-bit or 64-bit system. 1 GB of RAM for 32-bit and 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit processor. 16 GB of available free disk space for 32-bit and 20 GB of available disk space for 64-bit processor. DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver are all the basic Windows 7 requirements.
Microsoft Launches Free Windows Fix-It Tool
Microsoft has launched a new self-support service called Fix-it for Windows XP and Vista. Fix-it Center finds and fixes many common PC and device problems automatically. It also helps prevent new problems by proactively checking for known issues and installing updates. Fix it Center helps to consolidate the many steps of diagnosing and repairing a problem into an automated tool that does the work for you. The combination of desktop client and back-end service gives users of older versions ofWindows some of the same functionality that only Windows 7 provides by default, Lori Brownell, Microsoft's general manager of product quality and online support, said.
The Fixit Center client is currently in beta, and can be downloaded free of charge. "Irrespective of what versions people are running, and many aren't running Windows 7 today, we need to support those customers just as well," said Brownell, explaining Microsoft's decision. Microsoft used the same technology that powers the scripted diagnostic feature within Windows 7, dubbed Action Center - in some cases, the same code - to craft the client software for Windows XP and Vista.
Microsoft Fix it Center makes getting support easier than ever, with tools that help solve the issues you have now and prevent new ones.
* Easy to Install and Run: Easy-to-use wizards will guide you through the set-up process and help you anytime you need support.
* Automated: With automated troubleshooters, Fix it Center helps solve issues with your PC, even if you're not sure what the exact problem is. Fix It Center scans your device to diagnose and repair problems, then gives you the option to "Find and fix" or to "Find and report.
* Preventive Care: By helping you find and fix issues before they become real problems, Fix it Center helps keep your PC running smoothly and automatically downloading the latest solutions.
The Fixit Center client is currently in beta, and can be downloaded free of charge. "Irrespective of what versions people are running, and many aren't running Windows 7 today, we need to support those customers just as well," said Brownell, explaining Microsoft's decision. Microsoft used the same technology that powers the scripted diagnostic feature within Windows 7, dubbed Action Center - in some cases, the same code - to craft the client software for Windows XP and Vista.
Microsoft Fix it Center makes getting support easier than ever, with tools that help solve the issues you have now and prevent new ones.
* Easy to Install and Run: Easy-to-use wizards will guide you through the set-up process and help you anytime you need support.
* Automated: With automated troubleshooters, Fix it Center helps solve issues with your PC, even if you're not sure what the exact problem is. Fix It Center scans your device to diagnose and repair problems, then gives you the option to "Find and fix" or to "Find and report.
* Preventive Care: By helping you find and fix issues before they become real problems, Fix it Center helps keep your PC running smoothly and automatically downloading the latest solutions.
10 Reasons To Get Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest public release version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Windows 7 is the newest and most beautiful Microsoft OS. But Windows XP and Windows Vista are enough for us. Is it really necessary to update our OS to Windows 7? There are dozens of reasons, big and small, to get Windows 7. I designed it to simplify your everyday tasks, work the way you want, and make new things possible. To see what I mean, you can start with the top 10 reasons.
1. Get quicker access to all of your stuff: use Pin and Jump Lists to keep the programs and files you use the most right at your fingertips.
2. Manage open windows more easily: resize and arrange windows simply by dragging their borders to the edge of your screen.
3. Quickly find what you're looking for: use Windows Search to find a specific file, program, or e-mail in a few seconds.
4. Share files and printers among multiple PCs: from one Windows 7-based PC to another, you can share files, music, photos, and even printers across your home network.
5. Stay entertained effortlessly: with Windows Media Center you get one place to enjoy your photos and music, watch and record live TV, and watch free Internet TV.
6. Easily create and share movies: create great looking movies and slideshows and share them on YouTube in minutes.
7. Connect to networks easily: view and connect to any available wireless network in as few as three clicks.
8. Do more and wait less: improvements that can accelerate sleep and resume and make your PC more responsive help you get more done.
9. Don't leave programs behind: run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.
10. Offers your PC better protection: help keep your PC, your information, and your family safe.
Compare with Windows XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7 is more powerful. Built upon the security foundations of Windows Vista, Windows 7 introduces the right security enhancements to give users the confidence that Microsoft is helping keep them protected. Businesses will benefit from enhancements that help protect company sensitive information, that provide stronger protections against malware and that help secure anywhere access to corporate resources and data. In this session we will discuss the core security features of Windows 7 and explore their usage scenarios. But such as Administrator password,Windows 7 still using the same encrypt arithmetic as the previous versions of windows. That means that if you need to reset Windows 7 password, you can just use the similar methods like Windows Vista or Windows XP or use some Windows 7 password recovery tool which is used for Windows 7 password reset.
1. Get quicker access to all of your stuff: use Pin and Jump Lists to keep the programs and files you use the most right at your fingertips.
2. Manage open windows more easily: resize and arrange windows simply by dragging their borders to the edge of your screen.
3. Quickly find what you're looking for: use Windows Search to find a specific file, program, or e-mail in a few seconds.
4. Share files and printers among multiple PCs: from one Windows 7-based PC to another, you can share files, music, photos, and even printers across your home network.
5. Stay entertained effortlessly: with Windows Media Center you get one place to enjoy your photos and music, watch and record live TV, and watch free Internet TV.
6. Easily create and share movies: create great looking movies and slideshows and share them on YouTube in minutes.
7. Connect to networks easily: view and connect to any available wireless network in as few as three clicks.
8. Do more and wait less: improvements that can accelerate sleep and resume and make your PC more responsive help you get more done.
9. Don't leave programs behind: run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.
10. Offers your PC better protection: help keep your PC, your information, and your family safe.
Compare with Windows XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7 is more powerful. Built upon the security foundations of Windows Vista, Windows 7 introduces the right security enhancements to give users the confidence that Microsoft is helping keep them protected. Businesses will benefit from enhancements that help protect company sensitive information, that provide stronger protections against malware and that help secure anywhere access to corporate resources and data. In this session we will discuss the core security features of Windows 7 and explore their usage scenarios. But such as Administrator password,Windows 7 still using the same encrypt arithmetic as the previous versions of windows. That means that if you need to reset Windows 7 password, you can just use the similar methods like Windows Vista or Windows XP or use some Windows 7 password recovery tool which is used for Windows 7 password reset.
What's Next after Windows 7 release, Windows 8...9?
Microsoft still has not launched its Windows 7 operating system, but the software giant has already started working on the new version of the Windows 7, dubbed as Windows 8. According to sources, the company is also forming relationships with major partners, including Intel, AMD, HP and IBM for the new platform.
Is Windows 8 coming in 2012?
Windows 8 may be launched in 2012, assuming Microsoft adhers to its plans to release a new operating system after every three years but the release date would ultimately be determined by product quality, reviews and feedbacks. The company has not announced anything officially, but Steve Ballmer has suggested that improved management and voice recognition are their development priorities for the new platform.
What’s new in Windows 8?
Windows 7 is set to launch worldwide on October 22, and will be available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. However, the next version of the operating system will have 128-bit architecture, sources added. As the promotions and the marketing tactics for the Windows 7 operating system heads toward its peak, a few details are starting to surface about its likely successor.
The earlier version, Windows Vista is also available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but has failed to attract consumers. The benefit of 64-bit computers over 32-bit computers is that the former can address more RAM and are hypothetically more powerful than latter. Therefore, with 128-bit, the new version will have even more to deliver than its predecessors.
According to various analysts, virtualization will feature more prominently with Windows 8, which will offer more support for virtual desktops, for streaming applications, for access to applications without any net connection. Also, it will save money and time of the businesses and will provide better support for various business processes.
It is also expected that the new platform will include technologies like as 3D and gesture recognition, voice recognition or something similar to Google's Web-based Chrome operating system technology. Also, analysts predict that the Redmond based company will combine cloud computing with the operating system providing a Windows-based experience better than any other. For this, Microsoft may incorporate its Azure cloud platform into the desktop environment.
It is expected that Microsoft will also add some innovative feature in the new platform like Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) service, which is a multi-master replication engine set up for folder synchronization across multiple servers. It may also be present in the Windows 8 Server. Also, a new feature is present in the Windows 7, namely BranchCache, which store caches for quick access to already used files from internet or server. Major improvements can be expected for BranchCache in the next operating system.
Discussion
In the new operating system, the software giant will certainly add various new technologies to counter various new operating systems from its competitors for example Google’s Chrome, Linux, Ubuntu and other open source operating system. By the end of August 2009, Microsoft’s eight year old horse, Windows XP was the most widely used operating system in the world with a 66.2% market share. After combining Vista share, Microsoft holds more than ninety percent of the operating systems’ market. But, to hold the major chunk of the pie, Microsoft has to work hard for the new operating system.
Is Windows 8 coming in 2012?
Windows 8 may be launched in 2012, assuming Microsoft adhers to its plans to release a new operating system after every three years but the release date would ultimately be determined by product quality, reviews and feedbacks. The company has not announced anything officially, but Steve Ballmer has suggested that improved management and voice recognition are their development priorities for the new platform.
What’s new in Windows 8?
Windows 7 is set to launch worldwide on October 22, and will be available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. However, the next version of the operating system will have 128-bit architecture, sources added. As the promotions and the marketing tactics for the Windows 7 operating system heads toward its peak, a few details are starting to surface about its likely successor.
The earlier version, Windows Vista is also available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but has failed to attract consumers. The benefit of 64-bit computers over 32-bit computers is that the former can address more RAM and are hypothetically more powerful than latter. Therefore, with 128-bit, the new version will have even more to deliver than its predecessors.
According to various analysts, virtualization will feature more prominently with Windows 8, which will offer more support for virtual desktops, for streaming applications, for access to applications without any net connection. Also, it will save money and time of the businesses and will provide better support for various business processes.
It is also expected that the new platform will include technologies like as 3D and gesture recognition, voice recognition or something similar to Google's Web-based Chrome operating system technology. Also, analysts predict that the Redmond based company will combine cloud computing with the operating system providing a Windows-based experience better than any other. For this, Microsoft may incorporate its Azure cloud platform into the desktop environment.
It is expected that Microsoft will also add some innovative feature in the new platform like Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) service, which is a multi-master replication engine set up for folder synchronization across multiple servers. It may also be present in the Windows 8 Server. Also, a new feature is present in the Windows 7, namely BranchCache, which store caches for quick access to already used files from internet or server. Major improvements can be expected for BranchCache in the next operating system.
Discussion
In the new operating system, the software giant will certainly add various new technologies to counter various new operating systems from its competitors for example Google’s Chrome, Linux, Ubuntu and other open source operating system. By the end of August 2009, Microsoft’s eight year old horse, Windows XP was the most widely used operating system in the world with a 66.2% market share. After combining Vista share, Microsoft holds more than ninety percent of the operating systems’ market. But, to hold the major chunk of the pie, Microsoft has to work hard for the new operating system.
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