Windows 7 is an operating system for personal computers made by Microsoft that will be launched in October 2009. Windows 7 replaced Windows Vista as Microsoft's newest operating system. It was previously codenamed "Blackcomb" and "Vienna".
The working name for the next version of the Windows operating system, which will be the successor of Windows Vista. It is expected that Windows 7 will be released in 2010. Windows 7 is expected to use less electricity more effectively, not be as much of a "resource hog" as Vista, and contain elements for better integration with mobile devices and PC synchronization. Versions of Windows 7 are expected to include 32-bit and 64-bit versions as well as a server version, Windows Server 7.
Windows 7 is a version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and reached general retail availability on October 22, 2009, less than three years after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista. Windows 7's server counterpart, Windows Server 2008 R2, was released at the same time. Windows 7 will be succeeded by Windows 8, which has no release date as of yet.
Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of new features, Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible. Presentations given by Microsoft in 2008 focused on multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, are not included in Windows 7 most are instead offered separately as part of the no charge Windows Live Essentials suite.
Windows 7 Now Ahead Of Vista? Probably Not
It’s a big and bold claim to make, but Janco Assocoiates seem to be willing to stick there neck out and claim that Windows 7 after just 7 months has overtaken Windows Vista in terms of market share. The managing consulting firm has released figures regarding Browser and Operating Systems Market Share.
According to Janco, Windows 7 now holds an impressive 14.8% of the OS Market Share, over taking Windows Vista which they say holds 12.6% of the market.
Janco CEO Victor Janulaitis had this to say :
“There are now more users of Windows 7 than Vista. That is a major factor in their improved record earnings. The last OS that was accepted as quickly in the market was XP. Vista’s market share has peaked and is in the process of being decommissioned in most enterprises. The last six months have been a mixed bag for Microsoft. While they have good news on the OS front, their browser market share has fallen to the level that it was in 1998.”
However other Web Analytic firms as well as myself aren’t so convinced. For a start Janco only focuses on the corporate segment of the U.S. market. Straight away that affects the results, and Net Applications, one of the most reliable sources for market share statistics pegged Windows 7’s usage share during April at just 11.7%, under Vista’s 15.6%.
However, Janco may just be giving us a look into the future, while their stats are a bit optimistic for the moment, by the end of June they could be true.
If we look back at the rate of growth since Windows 7 was released, it looks set to over take Windows Vista by the end of June.
Of course the old war horse that is Windows XP is still holding strong with an impressive 63.4% of the market, and while it is now in “extended support” it will still continue to receive security updates until 2014, which makes it the longest supported OS ever produced by Microsoft.
Windows 7 has got off to a flying start, but to overtake Windows Vista at this stage is a bit optimistic,
What do you think? Do you believe Janco’s figures or do you think Windows 7 still has a bit to go until it overtakes Vista?
reff : wikipedia.org, webopedia.com, windows7news.com
The working name for the next version of the Windows operating system, which will be the successor of Windows Vista. It is expected that Windows 7 will be released in 2010. Windows 7 is expected to use less electricity more effectively, not be as much of a "resource hog" as Vista, and contain elements for better integration with mobile devices and PC synchronization. Versions of Windows 7 are expected to include 32-bit and 64-bit versions as well as a server version, Windows Server 7.
Windows 7 is a version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and reached general retail availability on October 22, 2009, less than three years after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista. Windows 7's server counterpart, Windows Server 2008 R2, was released at the same time. Windows 7 will be succeeded by Windows 8, which has no release date as of yet.
Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of new features, Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible. Presentations given by Microsoft in 2008 focused on multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, are not included in Windows 7 most are instead offered separately as part of the no charge Windows Live Essentials suite.
Windows 7 Now Ahead Of Vista? Probably Not
It’s a big and bold claim to make, but Janco Assocoiates seem to be willing to stick there neck out and claim that Windows 7 after just 7 months has overtaken Windows Vista in terms of market share. The managing consulting firm has released figures regarding Browser and Operating Systems Market Share.
According to Janco, Windows 7 now holds an impressive 14.8% of the OS Market Share, over taking Windows Vista which they say holds 12.6% of the market.
Janco CEO Victor Janulaitis had this to say :
“There are now more users of Windows 7 than Vista. That is a major factor in their improved record earnings. The last OS that was accepted as quickly in the market was XP. Vista’s market share has peaked and is in the process of being decommissioned in most enterprises. The last six months have been a mixed bag for Microsoft. While they have good news on the OS front, their browser market share has fallen to the level that it was in 1998.”
However other Web Analytic firms as well as myself aren’t so convinced. For a start Janco only focuses on the corporate segment of the U.S. market. Straight away that affects the results, and Net Applications, one of the most reliable sources for market share statistics pegged Windows 7’s usage share during April at just 11.7%, under Vista’s 15.6%.
However, Janco may just be giving us a look into the future, while their stats are a bit optimistic for the moment, by the end of June they could be true.
If we look back at the rate of growth since Windows 7 was released, it looks set to over take Windows Vista by the end of June.
Of course the old war horse that is Windows XP is still holding strong with an impressive 63.4% of the market, and while it is now in “extended support” it will still continue to receive security updates until 2014, which makes it the longest supported OS ever produced by Microsoft.
Windows 7 has got off to a flying start, but to overtake Windows Vista at this stage is a bit optimistic,
What do you think? Do you believe Janco’s figures or do you think Windows 7 still has a bit to go until it overtakes Vista?
reff : wikipedia.org, webopedia.com, windows7news.com
