I’ve installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my computer last night and must say that I was very surprised with the speed of its installation. From scratch, a full operating system (64 bit Ultimate) only took 30 minutes!! Not to mention, with a hefty amount of RAM (at least 2Gb upwards), Windows 7 runs fantastically..

 Though based on Vista, Windows 7 has removed several of the annoying features of Vista.

 1)     It runs smoothly, and doesn’t pester the user for admin prompts when installing new products and applications

 2)     Browsing is easy. It still has the Aero feature of rolling through windows and Snapping windows to the sides of the monitor,  ‘Peak’ allows you to see through your windows and check the desktop. Browsing explorer also seems effortless. Each window opened shows a preview on the bottom taskbar and internet explorer displays all webpages as thumbnails within a session etc.

 3)     From an admin perspective setting up networks and configuring properties of the profile is also very easy. The GUI is very user friendly and yet although the interface of Vista is still very noticeable, the difference in performance and usability is fantastic.

 4)     Windows 7 is also touch screen compatible. Again introducing the user to a new era of operating systems.

 Definitely a strong operating system after XP.

 My verdict is – its about time Microsoft rolled out a solid operating system which can deliver both commercially and domestically.

 I definitely can see this Operating System creeping into businesses into 2010 and Microsoft have already released the Windows 7 Configuring exam 70-680. To keep the service desk air tight on this new OS, I will be sitting this one in the new year to cover all bases.