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I just recently got a new desktop with an Intel Core i7 processor. The new rig with a hyperthreading quad core processor screams abuse me right off the bat. What better way to maximize it’s use than to use Microsoft’s new Windows 7.
Windows 7 has got a lot of new features that surprised me. First, whilst I’ve a bit of experience working with windows server 2008, this is to me a cross between server 2008 and vista. Aero peek and Aero shake are two of the features I like best. There is also an add-on that let’s you associate a live ID to your windows credential which I also like.
Virtual PC RC has been redesigned to work seamless with the OS. It offers an XP mode that allows you to run a pre-packaged XP on the VM. I’ve tested with server 2008 web and it works perfectly. Unfortunately, when I tried to run Ubuntu 9.04 server, it produced a segment fault error.
The built in 3D chess is a winner. Most games run perfectly (and IMHO better than XP) under the new OS. However, older games tend to produce compatibility issues and just won’t run.
Overall, Windows 7 is a solid OS that I feel is a more logical upgrade from the aging Windows XP.
