Windows 7: A Worthy Successor
Windows XP was the steadfast champion of the business and home operating system wars for nearly a decade. But with age the faults of the OS have started to show through and it is finally time to pass the torch to a successor. Windows 7 has risen to the challenge and takes the best features of Windows XP and builds upon them to deliver a safer and more reliable user experience.
Windows 7 takes a practical approach to OS deployment. Instead of the reinvent the wheel approach employed by Vista; Widows 7 instead prefers to streamline the user experience. Faster program navigation, user friendly file discovery and reliable backwards compatibility with 90% of the hardware and software on the market makes Windows 7 a worthy successor to Windows XP.
Security: The most important reason for your business to upgrade to Windows 7 is the much improved security features. Windows 7 is built from the ground up with user and network security in mind. While Windows XP continued to receive patches and periodical updates years after release the foundation architecture is almost 10 years old. In that time numerous exploits and hacks have been deployed to punch holes in the security of the operating system. Windows 7 addresses the vast majority of security concerns of Windows XP and has the added benefit of advanced bug and patch support from Microsoft.
Backwards Compatibility: One of the most talked about features of Windows 7 is the XP mode. XP mode contains a complete virtualized version of Windows XP that can be accessed at anytime from within the Windows 7 shell. While Windows 7 already receives high marks for backwards compatibility the virtualized XP Mode ensures complete backwards compatibility with any program that ran in Windows XP.
Improved Search: The improved search functionality of Windows 7 is a feature that doesn't receive enough positive recognition. Modern computer users have come to use and appreciate the search engine functionality of platforms such as Google. In recognition of that Microsoft has built the same functionality into almost every layer of Windows 7. From either the Start menu, control panel or individual folders, it is now possible to search for the name of programs, files, documents OR search for phrases contained within documents. The ability to locate files based on their content allows users to quickly locate files that they may have forgotten the names to.
True 64-bit support: For the uninformed, a 64-bit operating system allows for the utilization of more than 4GB of ram. Most business users are unlikely to need a 64-bit OS but for those that demand the highest level of performance Windows 7 offers full support right out of the box. Unlike previous incarnations of Windows, every copy of Windows 7 comes with both a 32 and 64-bit version of Windows which makes it easier than ever to buy now and upgrade later.
With the benefits of a user-friendly experience and multifaceted search engine functions, we recommend Windows 7 for the high level of safety and performance your home or business needs in a computer driven age.
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