October 28, 2009
Microsoft Windows 7 Released
October 22, 2009 brought the launch of a new operating system from Microsoft that will be replacing Windows Vista and the previous Windows XP operating systems. Microsoft has released 7 Generations of their operating system.
What does this mean for businesses and individuals looking for new computers? Should Windows 7 be installed on all new computers? Which version is needed? Does Window 7 work? Should we wait for the first service pack? There are many questions regarding this release especially with the bad press around Windows Vista. Obviously it is too early to know the compatibly for businesses specifically. Home users will be able to switch to Windows 7 sooner than businesses simply because many home applications are already compatible with Windows 7.
TCW Computer Systems has installed Windows 7 on several of our production computers ahead of the launch, giving us the chance to test before deploying it to our clients. Windows 7 has worked very well for us overall, much better than our experience with the launch of Vista . Still, we recommend that businesses test Windows 7 in their environment before making a complete switch. As with any new operating system, potential application compatibility issues should be considered. But Windows 7 includes a feature called “XP Mode” that is specifically designed to limit compatibility issues for older Windows XP applications, making Windows 7 a good choice for companies needing to run legacy applications.
If you would like to see Microsoft Windows 7 please visit TCW’s Lancaster East or West location or give us a call to see how it will work in your home or business.
