A long wait is over, welcome windows 7. Today Microsoft Corporation announced the much awaited release of its latest Operating System – Windows 7.

Windows 7 is here

A steady stream of revenue is always required by businesses to get going, Windows OS has always provided Microsoft with just that, but with tumbling Vista Market, Microsoft this time had huge stakes on the line. I think that is how you justify the direct involvement of Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft with the launch of new windows – “With Windows 7, there’s never been a better time to be a PC,” said Steve Ballmer.

“The best thing Microsoft has done with Windows 7 is it kept the Vista out and brought more XP in” – said a customer still in awe with XP like simplicity of Windows 7, Windows 7 has following on offer:

Simplifies Everyday Tasks

Taskbar. The go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help users work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done, with features such as thumbnail previews of Web pages, documents — even running video.

HomeGroup. Users can easily share their files and printers with other PCs running Windows 7 in their home.

Windows 7 Device Stage. This shows the status of all connected devices such as cameras and mobile phones, and makes it easier to synchronize and manage them.

Photos and videos. Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Movie Maker (available via download) offer customers great, free options to edit photos and videos and easily share them with loved ones.

Snap. Users can drag an open window to the screen’s border to automatically re-size it. Snap two different windows to the left and right borders for a perfect comparison.

Shake. Users can click on a window pane and shake the mouse to minimize all other open windows, then shake the pane again to restore the windows to their original sizes.

Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft’s fastest, easiest and safest browser ever offers smart new features such as Instant Search, Accelerators and Web Slices to help users get more out of the Web.

Works the Way Users Want

Faster on, faster off. Every Windows 7 user will benefit from the focus on underlying performance, faster startup, resuming and shut down time, and enhanced power management.

Mobile made easier. All of a user’s mobile computing settings are in one place with the Windows Mobility Center.

Protecting the PC. Safeguarding the data on a PC is easier with advanced backup capabilities and the free Microsoft Security Essentials download to help protect users against viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

Makes New Things Possible

Windows Touch. Users can interact with the PC with a touch-screen monitor, using their fingers and multitouch gestures.

PlayTo. Users can stream their digital music, videos and photos to other PCs or devices such as an Xbox 360 console connected to the TV.

Internet TV. New content providers and an improved interface make it even easier to watch TV on the PC.

Rich gaming and graphics. Windows 7 includes performance enhancements that take power gaming and entertainment to a new level, with 64-bit support and DirectX 11 graphics.

Location-aware printing. Documents are sent to the right printer whether it’s at home or at the office. And with Offline Files users can work offline and automatically synchronize between a PC and documents on their office network.