Windows 7 Beta Screenshot Tour – Installation
Just when Microsoft is starting to get Vista right, they announce the upcoming release of their next operating system. Microsoft is speculated to launch Windows 7, their new operating system sometime in 2010. The new operating system is expected to sport the enhancements that were slated for Vista but never made it to production, among those features is the ability to format a drive using WINFS, the inclusion of a dock (similar to macs), and many other features that were left out.
I managed to get a copy of Windows 7 Beta build 6801, this build is slightly behind the latest build which is 6933, but it is still an opportunity to take a peek at what Microsoft will be working on for the next 3 years. I put together a series of screenshots that were produced during the installation of windows 7. I will continue to update the website with more screenshots of the new OS. If you are interested in a particular area that you would like to see, let me know and I’ll post it up so that everyone can see. Check back soon as more of these tours will be uploaded on GilsMethod.com. If you have any comments or questions, please post them below.
Note: I installed Windows 7 on a virtual pc, some of the visual enhancements like aero are disabled as a result
In my humble opinion, Windows 7 is much like an improved version of Vista. I can see that MS had really made a huge transition from XP to Vista. It’s a tough job, and the result is very far away from being flawless. Then this Windows 7 came to pick up what Vista left behind.
@Yani: There are times that MS does make me want to throw my computer out the window (no pun intended), however don’t let your negative experience with Vista mar your view of Windows 7. I really think that MS has got it right with this upcoming version. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Window’s is making me consider buying a MAC. I really dislike the VISTA on my IBM Thinkpad, and Windows 7 isn’t making me change my mind.