Windows 7 Beta Review
So, I went onto MSDN, downloaded my copy of Windows 7 Beta (build 7000), and here are a few notes of what I think of the new version of Windows, specifically my overall impression of it, the new Aero and system-wide features, the interface redesigns, and the overall usability of the new operating system.
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Setup is surprisingly beautiful for Microsoft's previous standards, especially the boot screen, which says "Starting Windows" and after a while little balls come flying out and turn into a flashing Windows logo, and the "Setup is checking your computer" part.
I originally thought the taskbar would look too big, but it looks really nice and the look was well thought-out. When you hover over an inactive application's icon, a little blue light appears under it, with two lines on the side. I decided to launch IE. On hovering, a white light follows the mouse cursor and the background adapts to the app. It's nice to be able to close an app via thumbnails. It really reminds me of the dock in Mac OS X, or (as some Microsoft reps like to call it), a copy of the Windows 1 and Windows 2 desktop. Right...
As far as moving taskbar icons is concerned, GNOME has already had that for a while now.
Also: * First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade
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