Windows 7 is the next generation of Windows after windows Vista.  There is not much currently known about wWindows 7 at this version in time appart from that seen from some vague screenshots and that it has been changed from Vienna to Windows 7 to signify ‘Simplicity’.

Persoanlyl I think XP is simple enough, and that any attempts to make windows simpler will result in complete loss of fnuctionality.

But never mind that, lets take a closer look at the upcoming Windows 7

Firstly Windows 7 is a new Operating systme, though it has been described as Vista Service Pack 3 due in part to its unnerving similarites to the Vista OS.  Under the hood though there have been several upgrades, from things as minor as the calculator to the inclusion of a wider Video Codec set, allowing windows users to view video and audio in a much wider range of formats than previously supported in out of the box windows.

Several applications found in Vista however will not be available in Windows 7 and must be downloaded seperately, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker and Windows Photo Gallery will instead be available to download as a Windows Live Essentials Suite.

One of the real kickers of Windows 7 however is that we have been promised an advanced, easy to use home networking setup system, allowing easier network installation and management, easier file sharing and faster file transfer!

Keep an eye out for our enxt article, how to make Windows Vista Look Like Windows 7!