Starting from October the 22st, Windows 7 is available globally, both with new PCs and in standalone packages, ready to remind you that there is life after Vista. Claimed to make a PC user's life easier, Microsoft's latest operating system comes with a streamlined interface, faster startup, resuming and shut down times, enhanced power management, higher performance than its predecessor, DirectX 11, an improved Windows Search, Windows Touch technology for multi-touch actions, Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12, the HomeGroup networking system for easy sharing if data and printers, and many other, more or less interesting things.

Windows 7 has four editions - Starter (OEM only), Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate, the last three costing about $120, $120 and $220, and, as mentioned, is already out in stores. To find out more about Windows 7 be sure to see Microsoft's website.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx