Did Microsoft finally get it right? That seems to be the word on the IT Street. It appears they have learned their lesson from the negative feedback on Vista, the sales on the XP-loaded netbooks, and the lost sales to Apple.
I admit, I was skeptical, and I have only tried it out on a friend’s computer over the weekend, but I liked what I saw. Being a skeptic means I was not about to run out and buy it right away. My plan is always to wait several months and let others find the bugs.
However, this time, I’m actually allowing myself to get excited at the prospect of a “makeover” for my Vista machine.
I love the concept of the Jump Lists on the Start Menu, the customizable notification area in the task bar, and the ability to control the paranoia level on the User Account Control. I appreciate the gadgets’ being set free from the sidebar, and the new evolution of the Quick Launch bar. And I’ll admit, I LOVE the slideshow on the desktop. It’s cosmetic, but every little thing comes together to improve the client experience.
So, that being said, for those of you who were hanging on to elderly XP machines on life support, it’s finally time to get out there and shop for its replacement. If you would like a few suggestions, take a look at our Buying Suggestions Page on our website.
Even my cranky partner, who is all-Mac, has bought W7 and likes using it. That’s saying a lot! I’ll check back in a few weeks and see if I still approve of this OS.
What’s your experience been? Have you installed W7 on your present machine? Purchased on a new computer with it loaded? How do you like it in comparison to XP or Vista? Please post your comments!