Ever since Vista was built and came along with excessive criticism, Microsoft has been building another Windows operating system, named 7.  This version is slated for 2010 which probably means at least 2011.  Its unique feature will be its touch capability where you can use your computer like you would use the iPhone’s sleek touch interaction.  This touch capability has already been released in some HP laptops and now a new desktop all-in-one model.  This is the first time a computer operating system will have the touch capability build into it inherently.  Well, the first time after the Windows Tablet edition which comes on select computer, again, typically the HP’s.

Besides touching the world (do you see the witty connection between touch capability and Jerry Seinfeld’s and Bill Gate’s touching the world commercial analogy?), you can expect to see better compatibility in the new Windows 7.  That means that software developers are looking to streamline 32bit and 64bit so all software may be run.  But, this theory is thrown out the window because both 32 and 64bit versions will be released.  Further, older hardware will be able to run without having to replace your printer and peripherals to buy this new OS.   Lastly, the interface will look mostly like Vista which is not a bad thing for those who have adapted to this graphic look.

Not enough information is available to weigh the pros and cons yet of Windows 7.  We’ll need more time to see if it will compete well with Mac’s Leopard or perform better in the computer support category than Windows Vista.

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