Windows 7: Pros and Cons What Executives Should Know

Below are a list of pros and cons for upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7:

Microsoft Windows 7 Pros:

· Better administrative ability and security, which means less money to spend on support

· More stable than previous operating systems

· Performance enhancements and improved user interface, for more efficiency

· Compatibility with software written for Vista and Windows XP

· Windows XP Mode available for running a seamless virtual XP session on your machine for legacy applications / programs

· Internet Explorer is now separate, so it can be uninstalled and a corporate standardization of a different browser can be implemented

· Windows 7 leverages newer processors , which takes advantage of multi-core processors to help improve multi-tasking and speed of the machine

· Recognition of today’s technical needs, such as multi-media and mobile computing interaction

Windows 7 Cons:

· Big change from Windows XP; it looks and feels different

· Potential compatibility issues with old software and peripherals, such as printers and scanners

· Costly to upgrade all at once, recommend slow integration into your current system

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Vista - a bloated, difficult to install operating system - left many early users with suddenly unusable hardware and software. The disaster badly undermined Microsoft's credibility with consumers and software developers.