windows vista was one of the least successful versions of microsoft known for being sluggish ...
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Unfortunately, due to the many problems with Vista, many users stuck with the familiar, but aged, Windows XP XP works well for many people, but it is weak in areas such as security and networking XP is 8 years old, the technological equivalent of a 20-year-old carTRANSCRIPT
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Windows Vista was one of the least successful versions of Microsoft
Known for being sluggish Incompatibility with third-party
software and hardware Heavy hardware requirements Constant, annoying security warnings
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Unfortunately, due to the many problems with Vista, many users stuck with the familiar, but aged, Windows XP
XP works well for many people, but it is weak in areas such as security and networking
XP is 8 years old, the technological equivalent of a 20-year-old car
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Mac OS has always been argued as better
May still have slight edge because of its easier and cheaper upgrade path, built-in software programs, and less vulnerability to viruses
Now it is more of a toss-up Now Apple will have to scramble,
because Vista’s replacement is a reliable, elegant version of Windows….WINDOWS 7!
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Taskbar• Taller• “Pin” icons of frequent use• Your personal arrangement
Aero Peek• Hovering allows you to
Preview program icon Close windows View empty desktop
Jump List• On task bar• Menu of frequent
actions and files
Introducing…..WINDOWS 7
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Libraries• Consolidates
regardless of folder Documents Pictures Music Videos
Home Groups• Easy file sharing
Networking• Easy viewing of
available networks
Snap• Expand to full
screen Drag to top of
screen• Shrink to half-
screen Drag to left or right
of screen Shake
• Hide windows you’re not working on
And the perks keep coming…
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Touch screen• Levono
Compatibility• Mozilla• Adobe Reader• iTunes• Safari
Other Improvements› Faster start up
and restart times› Option to reduce
security warnings
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Conveniently, Vista users will be able to upgrade to Windows 7 without losing anything
XP users are not as lucky…they will have to wipe out their hard drives after backing up their files elsewhere, install Windows 7, restore their personal files, and then re-install all their programs
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4 Editions of Windows 7 (of interest to consumers› Starter: limited version that comes pre-
loaded on net books› Business: for people who need to tap
remotely into company networks› Ultimate: mainly for techies who want
every feature of all other editions› Home Premium: edition the average
consumers will want and costs $120 for upgrades
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Windows 7 is a good product that could help you improve your organization and efficiency in the workplace
If you are a computer knowledgeable person with some business skills, this could be a good opportunity to open a support shop solely focused on helping people make the switch to Windows 7