
It's stable, smooth, and highly polished, introducing new graphical features, a new taskbar that can compete handily with the Mac OS X dock, and device management and security enhancements that make it both easier to use and safer. Luckily for Microsoft, Windows 7 is more than just spin. This review is based on an official copy of the Windows 7 RTM that Microsoft provided to CNET on July 30, 2009. Bombarded by complaints and negative press even after the first service pack was released, the bar had been set high for Vista's successor: Windows 7. Users demanding that Redmond extend the life of Windows XP wasn't exactly something they could be proud of, either. At the ripe age of seven, Windows XP still performs better in some categories.ĭeserved or not, Microsoft had dug itself a cool, deep, dark hole with Windows Vista. The bad: Performance is still hit-or-miss in Windows 7. Users might take a while to get used to the new taskbar and Aero Peek, but they're a pleasure to use. The good: Strong design and Microsoft don't always go together, but they do in Windows 7. With the release of each newer version the tool has run more and more smoothly, allowing it to compete head to head with its main competitors.Įach newer version of Firefox has definitely presented important changes and improved its service, allowing it to no longer be seen as a simple alternative to Internet Explorer and Google Chrome and to become the main choice for millions of users around the world.Windows 7 is the seventh major release of Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system, released in October 2009 as the next step beyond Windows Vista. The speed with which websites are loaded, and resource use, have also seen improvements, therefore avoiding the excessive use of memory found on previous versions. Performance and stability have, once again, been improved with better JavaScript and rendering engines, increased HTML5 compatibility, independent processing for the browser’s add-ons, and much more. Its latest releases have centered on improving technical aspects, as its appearance continues being pretty much the same as that of previous versions. Among its main features are the option of being able to browse several websites at the same time thanks to its tab system, all while supporting most existing web standards as well as offering a personalized experience thanks to its extensions, add-ons, and themes that have been created by the community and which allow you to expand its functions.

Mozilla continues working on more improvements for its star product: the free and open source browser, Firefox.
