Should I get windows 7 and why?

Question

I have windows vista and it was out for like 2 yrs until windows 7 came out? Why did Microsoft do this? On the website, it already said that they will no longer be supporting vistas without a service pack. (I am planning on getting a new computer, possibly a Mac that I want to run windows on, and I am not sure if my vista software came with a service pack) Should I just keep Vista? What is the difference between the two?

Answer 1

7 is actually a combo between XP and Vista.

if u know computers u would know that XP was actually THE BEST OS until 7 came out.

with 7, they took the bast from XP and the best of vista, LEAVING OUT ALL THE BAD, and making 7 be BETTER then ANY OS SO FAR. its easy, its fun, and its more user friendly.



WINDOWS 7 PROS:( what vista doesnt do that well at all)



~ improved taskbar - larger icons, placeable taskbar icon order, preview and full-screen preview before switching to window

~Jump Lists - see the files you've used recently by right-clicking on the icon on your taskbar. you can pin files to the jump list.

~new ways to work with windows - maximize by dragging window border to top of screen, restore by dragging away from top of screen, drag bottom border of window to expand it vertically. compare windows by dragging to left and right sides of screen: each window will fill 1/2 the screen. to see the desktop gadgets by making all windows transparent, drag mouse to lower right corner of desktop.

# Internet Explorer 8 - this does not have support for SVG, though few sites use it at this point (Jan 19, 2009).

# Windows Live - some features previously included in the OS are now available for download through Windows Live Essentials

~device mgmt - single Devices and Printers screen to connect to them. Device Stage goes further with device mgmt (status, run common tasks.

~Home Networking through HomeGroup. minimum 2 PC's running windows 7. go to Network and Sharing Center to choose what you share.

~ faster - starts up, shuts down, resumes from standby faster,

~ extended battery life - things like adaptive display brightness.

~ theme packages

~levels of UAC control (as compared to Vista's 1 way of doing things for alerts.

~ native support for SSD's

~ Share music and videos

~ touch screen support

~handwriting recognition support - math expressions, etc.

~ you can drag icons to the taskbar to make a "quick-launch" icon for it.

~ touchscreen-oriented

~ new toolbar, windows 7 users like it better than previous toolbar

~You don't have to download Windows Media Player, it's built in now. However, there may be later upgrades to Windows Media Player (later versions, like there was for XP).

~ sticky notes. Start, type in sticky

~ access Netflix in Windows Media Center. if it isn't enabled, Tasks, Settings, General, Auto Download Options to install.

~ enhanced calculator. 4 modes: standard, scientific, programmer, statistics. unit conversion. mortgate payments.

~ Device stage. simplifies device handling. devices appear as pictures of the device. window can be minimized to the taskbar.

~Problem Steps Recorder. records your steps in HTML what you are trying to do so you can email to tech support. Start, type in PSR

~adjustable UAC - slider

~ use checkboxes instead of control-click to select multiple files

~ you can run Windows XP Mode, I think it's a version of Virtual PC which thinks it's XP and runs on windows 7. best of both worlds. it's available from either the start menu or via download at microsoft.com

Answer 2

7

Answer 3

WELL! i think Ignorance said most of what needed to be said.



Vista, in Tech world, is considered horrid. However, if that's what you are used to, you should keep it.

Windows 7 does much more then XP,and Vista put together, but it is not for everyone.

People that use a computer for more then just surfing and playing games, people that actually work, on a computer, choose Windows 7, because its easier and has lots more options.

Its safer as well.

This is a personal opinion, and you will get diferent answers, however, it is up to you to decide if you want Windows 7 or not.

Nobody can force you into upgrading.

As far as WHY they came up with Windows 7?

Just like cellphones, and every electronic around the globe, technology is imporving. Its not only about the money, but also about better products.

It happends to all of us, with everything we own...i bought a cool flat screen about 6 months ago, only to realize that now, mine is OLD.

I bought an HTC Touch Pro 2 phone, two months before they came out with the HTC HD2.

Technology never sleeps

Answer 4

most computers that came with vista installed came with sp 1 and vista is very good

windows 7 is vista without the vista name>vista got a bad name because people tried to use it on computers that could not support it and cried so microsoft made windows 7 for the cry babies

if vista works for you stay with it> windows 7 is not worth the upgrade unless you have xp

Answer 5

These websites might help u decide:



http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/versions.aspx