Windows 7 is still in development, but has promising advantages over Vista. It boots up faster, is more stable, and best of all will be able to run Windows XP applications. The biggest problem with Vista was the inability to run older applications or hardware that was only compatible with XP or previous versions. Windows 7 surpasses this issue by including a virtualization that allow Windows XP programs to be run within version 7.
That means if you have Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, or a printer only intended for Windows XP, you can still use them allo. So, you won’t have to buy new software or hardware to run within Windows XP. By the way, Vista products will also be able to run in version 7.
This virtualization will be available for the Professional and Ultimate versions of Windows 7. As of now, it will not be rolled out in the operating system CD, but will be included in a Windows update download. This is a huge breakthrough for those die-hard Windows XP fans that can’t stand Vista or beyond. This means they can easily use their current software and peripherals without having to shell out the cash to upgrade.
This virtualization, or ability to be compatible with previous operating system versions, is a huge plus and should make for an easy computer upgrade to Windows 7 even for those non tech computer guys.
