What's New in Windows 7

The long-awaited new PC operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, is expected to be released in 2009, but eager users started downloading and installing the "Release Candidate" version (translation: near-final product) this week.

Microsoft Learning has produced a nice set of e-learning resources to help users get prepared for Windows 7:

- What's new in Windows 7

- Desktop Experience in Windows 7 (15 min "learning snack")

- Setting Up a Home Network in Windows 7 (7 min "learning snack")

Sample Chapters from Upcoming Microsoft Press Book: Windows 7 Step by Step:
- Chapter 1 – Explore Windows 7
- Chapter 2 – Navigate Windows and Folders

 

Most of the early reviews of Windows 7 are very positive; I've been using it for about a month, and have been impressed by its responsiveness and new features.

 

For more information, you can take a visual tour of what's new in Windows 7 courtesy of CNET, or visit Microsoft's official Windows 7 site

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