Windows 7: great step ahead

25th January 2009

Another prerelease version of Windows 7 in the ISO can be found in the net.
Already, this build called Beta 1 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400 can be found on many Torrent-trackers. Testers admit that Windows 7 Beta 1 works much more stable; now it has some features not available in the previous build 6801 M3. The main difference, according to may users, is a new toolbar. The new toolbar provides images of open windows as icons and, thus, looks very interesting, but prevents understanding the location of fast launch labels.
Many users are sure to like some very useful features. For instance, the feature of Aero will help you to organize windows on your desktop in a convenient way. Another feature of Aero Peek is meant to view the contents of your desktop when you have several windows opened. There are also some minor, but not less useful, innovations, such as a new theme, which can change desktop wallpapers in the slideshow mode.
The new Windows 7 beta includes minimum applications. For example, you need to download the packages of Windows Mail, Windows Messenger, Movie Maker, and others separately through the service of Windows Live. Paint & WordRad now contain tool lines, like those in Office 2007. Internet Explorer 8 is a default browser. Also, Windows Media Player was improved greatly.
To sum up, this version is, of course, a great step forward for Windows developers.