by Harry on April 14, 2009
From what appears to be a mistake from Microsoft’s end has led to the news that the Windows 7 Release Candidate is coming out as soon as next month. Yes that’s May! Microsoft had earlier claimed that it’ll release only one release candidate for it’s Windows 7 operating system. This will then be followed by the RTM which could go as far as Q3 of 2009.
The Windows 7 beta has so far worked well for me. I have been using it ever since it was released to the public. Windows 7 surely looks like one of the most solid operating systems to come out of Microsoft’s closet. The release candidate’s performance would further add to the anticipation for the final product.
Update: News just poured in. May 5 seems to be the date Microsoft is planning to roll out the Windows 7 RC.
by Harry on February 19, 2009
Windows 7 beta has come out surprisingly well. There’s no doubt that Microsoft has something really solid in it’s hands. I have been using Windows 7 beta ever since it came out. So far I have been impressed by this good looking, feature-packed and stable operating system. Something I really didn’t expect after a monkey experience tackling Windows Vista.
I have compiled a small list of essential software for your Windows 7 installation. When installed on a Windows 7 machine, these software should make your computing safe, efficient and power packed.
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by Harry on February 2, 2009
1. Problem Steps Recorder
This is one major troubleshooting tool that could prove to be heavenly for those poor chaps at technical support. A software developer’s nightmare turned into a chocolate dream. Problem Steps recorder has been introduced by Microsoft in Windows 7. It records the steps executed by the user which is quite useful for troubleshooting. Although it may seem like just another screen capturing program but this nifty tool records those smooth moves that go behind the scenes as well.
2. Windows Aero Shake
Shake seems to be the buzz word. First it was Apple’s iPhone then it was Sony Ericsson’s Walkman phones with the shake feature and now Windows Aero dances to the shake tune. When you have several windows open on your Windows 7 desktop and you want to minimize all others while keeping one window active, you simply point your cursor to the title, hold the cursor and shake it using your mouse. Whoa!
3. Taskbar
The all new improved Windows 7 taskbar is one of the major visible cosmetic changes Microsoft introduced with Windows 7. I find the taskbar quite useful and enhanced as compared to Windows Vista. You can easily switch to the Windows Vista type taskbar easily. You can pin programs to the taskbar, arrange them, check out recent activities for a particular program, full window preview and lots more. A very handy feature indeed.
4. Windows Themes
Somehow I really like the themes in Windows 7. Being a developer I used to hate themes no matter what. To me a better performing system is right on the top priority when compared to a better looking one. I’d rather have an ugly desktop filled with chaos rather than shiny mountains or fishes dancing around on the desktop eating away all my system resources. But Windows 7 somehow changed me. I’m having zero performance issues (with themes installed) as compared to the same amount of system resources I used in Windows Vista. I also like the one click theme installation in Windows 7.
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