May 11th, 2010 | 
Author: Windows 7 - The best Windows Operating System yet!
Windows 7 starts up and shuts down faster than ever and provides backwards compatibility for programs in Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. You can set up dual-screen mode with Internet browsing, share files easier, preview pages quickly, search faster, and experience rich graphics.
If you have Windows 7 or are upgrading to Windows 7, please first make sure your computer meets the minimum or optimal requirements:
| Part | Minimum | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| Memory: | 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Video: | SVGA (800×600) | 128 MB Video Card |
| Hard Drive: | 40 GB | 120 GB |
| Hard Drive Free Space: | 16 GB | 20 GB |
| Optical Drive: | CD-ROM drive | DVD-ROM drive |
There are 4 versions of Windows 7:
| Version | Key Benefits |
|---|---|
| Starter: | Available only for netbooks |
| Home Premium: | Most Affordable->Improved Desktop Navigation & Home file sharing |
| Professional: | Connect to Company Networks, run Windows XP programs, Back up files to a network. |
| Ultimate: | Protect data loss or theft, switch between 35 different languages, plus has the same features as the Professional version. |
If you have problems with Windows 7, call your specialist to help you.
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Windows Vista was first released with lots of bugs and computer issues.
Microsoft has since provided updates that have tamed most of the Vista issues.
If you have Vista, please first make sure your computer meets the minimum or optimal requirements:
Part Minimum Optimal
| Memory: | 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Video: | SVGA (800×600) | 128 MB Video Card |
| Hard Drive: | 20 GB | 80 GB |
| Hard Drive Free Space: | 15 GB | 20 GB |
| Optical Drive: | CD-ROM drive | DVD-ROM drive |
There are 5 versions of Windows Vista:
| Version | Key Benefits |
|---|---|
| Starter: | Most Affordable |
| Home Basic: | Secure & Easily Searchable |
| Home Premium: | Entertainment-ready for music, video, photos, and TV |
| Business: | Easily network, remotely access computers, & prevent hardware failures. |
| Ultimate: | Protects data against loss or theft. |
The software, currently available as a trial or beta version, is intended for users of Windows XP and Vista.
The package also tries to anticipate how security updates will affect a PC before they are installed…
Netbooks are small laptops. They are intended for portability and low cost. The Netbook has a low-cost/low-power and eventually a little low performance processor such as the Intel Atom or Via C7.
Because of this, most tasks are limited to basic internet surfing, basic multimedia, e-mail and other basic applications.
No DVD or CD Roms. Screen sizes vary from 7″ to 10″.
If Netbook has Linux OS on it, then it is equipped with small capacity SSDs instead of a standard hard drives.
Most Windows XP netbooks are equipped with a standard laptop hard drive.
Here are some pros’ compared to a regular laptop:
- It’s really small and light.
- The screen is big and bright for its small size.
- It dual boots linux and XP.
- The Atom processor seems ok for web browsing.
- Good enough for basic computer tasks
- It is cheap.
Cons compared to a regular laptop:
- Small screen/lower resolution, small keyboard due to small size. The small screen has problems with some websites that flash up screens with no scroll buttons.
- Limited processing power
- Hardware upgrades can be more challenging
- Due to lower processing capabilities, size and cost, advanced features are less adopted (Bluetooth, HDMI, etc..)
- The keyboard is too small. You may not be able to type nearly as fast as you would like.
- Battery life is less than 4 hours.
You should use netbooks as a 2nd laptop when portability is needed (excellent for travel or leisure purposes). If you plan to do serious work with your computer, it is recommended getting a standard laptop.