Just installed Win7 RC yesterday and must say that I'm enjoying using it a lot more than when I first installed Vista (SP1). There aren't any annoying little bugs in the GUI and windows explorer is set out really well. I especially like the new user directory working with the libraries and sub folders. It's just easier to understand and navigate with said library folders in the left hand panel rather than the complete folder list.
It's alot faster than Vista and installed very quickly.
The start menu, task bar and notification area are all totally configurable, which is great. Having a start menu where you can have everything or nothing, fantastic. I also love the way you can move opened programs along the task bar into whatever position you like. After being able to do this on Linux for so long, I really wanted MS to have this feature as well.. and now there it is
As with Vista, MS has opted out of a real time network lights indicator in the notification area, why? Aside from a network gadget or looking at your modem lights... It was just a good idea in Xp that should have continued IMO.
Only one program issue so far... VLC won't play back smooth .avi's without windows turning aero off, the OS turns it back on though as soon as you close VLC.
All in all I'm really looking forward to win 7 being released. I'll be one of the first to buy it.
It's alot faster than Vista and installed very quickly.
The start menu, task bar and notification area are all totally configurable, which is great. Having a start menu where you can have everything or nothing, fantastic. I also love the way you can move opened programs along the task bar into whatever position you like. After being able to do this on Linux for so long, I really wanted MS to have this feature as well.. and now there it is
As with Vista, MS has opted out of a real time network lights indicator in the notification area, why? Aside from a network gadget or looking at your modem lights... It was just a good idea in Xp that should have continued IMO.
Only one program issue so far... VLC won't play back smooth .avi's without windows turning aero off, the OS turns it back on though as soon as you close VLC.
All in all I'm really looking forward to win 7 being released. I'll be one of the first to buy it.
My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium x64
- CPU
- i7 5930K
- Motherboard
- Asus X99-A
- Memory
- Corsair Dominator, DDR4 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GTX 980 SLI
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U3011
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1600 (16:10, as god intended)
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SSD (Boot OS)
2 x Hitachi 7K3000 2TB (Storage)
- PSU
- Seasonic 1250W
- Case
- Corsair 900D
- Cooling
- Corsair H110 280
- Keyboard
- Logitech Wireless Illuminated keyboard K800
- Mouse
- Loigitech M950 Performance
- Internet Speed
- ADSL 2+
- Antivirus
- MS SE
- Browser
- Chrome
