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10 Reasons Why Windows 7 Could Be Best Microsoft OS Yet
By: Don Reisinger
2009-09-29
Article Rating:    / 33
There are 33 user comments on this Windows story.
10 Reasons Why Windows 7 Could Be Best Microsoft OS Yet (
Page 1 of 2 ) NEWS ANALYSIS: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has said Windows 7 will be the best operating system his company has ever released. Assuming that's true, eWEEK takes a look at 10 possibilities that might arise from the success of the upcoming operating system.Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote on
Sept. 29 that not only is Windows
7 an outstanding operating system that both consumers and the enterprise should
want, but it's the best Windows operating system ever developed. It's so
good, in fact, that Ballmer called Windows the "new normal."
Those are some lofty statements from the Microsoft chief. But they shouldn't be
taken lightly. On the contrary, there is a possibility that Windows 7 will
become the greatest operating system Microsoft has ever released. And if that
happens, it's entirely possible that the entire scope of the tech industry
could change.
Here's how:
1. Enterprise
order would be restored.
One of the biggest fears Microsoft has is that Windows 7 will be received
the way Windows Vista was by the enterprise. After trying Vista
out, many companies decided against switching to the new operating system for
fear that it would cause more trouble than good. For that reason, there are
still quite a few companies using outdated equipment running Windows XP in the
hopes that Windows 7 will be different. If Windows 7 is as good as Ballmer
says, Microsoft
could reclaim enterprise confidence and solidify its success in the
corporate world for the foreseeable future.
2. Apple might have trouble.
Following that, it's entirely possible that Apple, which was picking up
some share from Windows' problems, could
see its growth stymied. If Windows 7 is as good as Ballmer says, then not
only companies but consumers will be choosing the operating system far more
often. And in the process Apple's market share would decline somewhat as those
who need a computer try out the new and improved Windows.
3. Microsoft could gain some online leverage.
Although it might seem like Windows 7 doesn't have any applicability to
Microsoft's battle with Google online, I believe that it does. If Windows 7 is
popular and appreciated for providing a more robust, secure experience, I don't
think it will hurt Microsoft in its fight against Google one bit. In fact, I
think it might help the software giant. With a better Windows operating system,
Microsoft might be able to regain some of its customers' lost trust. Those
users who were suspicious of Microsoft and Windows might have a change of heart
and support more Microsoft products online. It's the halo effect. And it's
powerful.
4. Google's Chrome OS might be hurt.
If Windows 7 is successful, it could have a serious impact on Google's
Chrome OS. At this point, that operating system is designed solely for
netbooks, but part of its appeal is that it isn't Windows. If Windows 7 is
highly valued in the market, it's entirely possible that the number of people
who are willing to move to Chrome OS will be lower. That would especially be
true in the enterprise.
5. Microsoft could regain leverage over vendors.
With a successful Windows 7, Microsoft would be able to regain some of its
lost leverage with PC vendors. In the last OS cycle, PC vendors were offering
"downgrade rights," allowing consumers to opt for XP in their
computers rather than Vista. It was a response to
problems vendors were having selling Vista PCs. With a popular Windows 7,
Microsoft can regain its position as the powerful force among vendors. And in
the process, it could help Microsoft wield the power it enjoyed during the
height of its XP days.
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| | Vista is a great OS."Those who got screwed with Vista." I hear it, but who are they? I don't know a single person among my customers who is not happy with Vista. Some... Posted At: 10-03-09 By: Dubiaku | | | | | | A user comment on this articleI am actually interested not in reasons why Windows 7 'could' be their best OS ever (for Microsoft), but in reasons why it 'is' their best OS ever... Posted At: 10-03-09 By: Anonymous | | | | | | Larry C is a moronYeah, Microsoft will never get back it's market share from those who got screwed with Vista. You are clearly an idiot. What's MS have 95% market... Posted At: 10-02-09 By: The IT Manager | | | | | | The reason why...It is true that there are more attacks against the various flavors of Windows than against other operating systems. This is logical and based on... Posted At: 10-01-09 By: HackingGolfer | | | | | | Huh?Probably one of the most stupid and poorly titled articles I've ever seen. There wasn't ONE thing in the entire article about HOW MS Windows 7 Could... Posted At: 10-01-09 By: Xian | | | | | | | | | | | | How fast is it?One of the key criteria in comparing Windows 7 with Chrome OS will be the time it takes to start up. Chrome starts up very quickly on phones and we... Posted At: 10-01-09 By: Anonymous | | | | | | >>> Post your comment now! | | | | | |
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