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| Summary | This is the successor to Windows Vista offering improved performance and usability features. New features include HomeGroup, Device Stage, Aero Shake, Snap, Peek, Jump Lists and newly redesigned Windows Taskbar. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| News | 22-Feb-2011 Windows 7 SP1 available. 25-Jun-2009 Pricing and availability announced. 30-Apr-2009 Release Candidate available 27-Feb-2009 Pre Release Candidate available 14-Jan-2009 Beta 1 in limited release 28-Oct-2008 First public preview and release of the pre-beta to developers |
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| Product | Windows 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 1.0 GHz processor (32 or 64 bit) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RAM | 1 GB Minimum (32-bit processor) 2 GB Minimum (64-bit processor) |
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| Drive space | 16 GB (32-bit processor) 20 GB (64-bit processor) |
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| Drives | DVD Drive Required | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | Support for DirectX 9 graphics with WDDM 1.0 or higher | |||||||||||||||||||||
| File systems | NTFS for Primary Boot Partition, FAT32 supported for others | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatibility | 32-bit and 64-bit applications | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interface | Desktop Screen Shot | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Installation | Requires installation into NTFS partition. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Variants | Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Versions | 14-Jan-2009 6.2 Beta 1 27-Feb-2009 6.2 Pre-RC 30-Apr-2009 6.2 RC 6-Aug-2009 Release to Manufacturing 22-Oct-2009 Public release 22-Feb-2011 SP1 Windows release timeline |
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| Downloads | Customer Preview Downloads | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Links | Windows 7 Home Developer Guide |
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| Books | Books on Windows | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Microsoft Corporation Phone 1-206-635-7000 (support) |
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| Support | When shipping | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Alternatives | Windows Vista, XP, Linux | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Secrets | This was previously known under the code name "Blackcomb" and "Vienna" but was changed in late 2008 to "Windows 7". Blackcomb is named after the Canadian ski resort and mountain of the same name. Click here for Microsoft codenames. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pricing | Full version: $299.99 Upgrade: $199.99 |
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