What is windows 7 all about?

I've heard things about Windows 7 but haven't been able to find out exactly what it's all about. Vista is still pretty new version, why would they come out with the next windows so quickly? I figured that when I got Vista one year ago,I would be up to date for a while, but i guess not. Also, are games going to now be optimized for Windows 7? If games will play better on 7 then I'll have to replace Vista. What are the differences between the two? Why is Windows 7 better?

Also, if I upgrade, then I'll lose anything on Vista unless I save it right?

It's a fine OS, it's faster than Vista for sure. Though the biggest changes were in server 2k8 R2... way way way better :) Though I still like *nix more because I am a nerderedered except I am hot, I am probably the only good looking *nix user. I am not egotistical at all.

OP, if you bought Vista last year thinking you'll be good for a few years, then you clearly didn't do your homework. That said, Vista is very similar to Windows 7. And you will not be left out of DX11, unlike XP users were with DX10.

Btw, you should purchase the upgrade option to move to Win7 because it should be on sale now (or was?). Again, do your homework or you'll miss the boat.

Looking forward to getting Win7

It's a fine OS, it's faster than Vista for sure. Though the biggest changes were in server 2k8 R2... way way way better :) Though I still like *nix more because I am a nerderedered except I am hot, I am probably the only good looking *nix user. I am not egotistical at all.

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Windows 7 is just Vista but without the problems, in other words, a fix up

thanks for all the info guys, I'll probably upgrade to Windows 7, but the only thing is I am worried about losing all my games, documents and music

thanks for all the info guys, I'll probably upgrade to Windows 7, but the only thing is I am worried about losing all my games, documents and music

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.... just take all your save game files and burn them to a disk or copy them onto a stick ( before you update your OS ), same thing for your docs and music

Microsoft used to come out with a new OS every 3-4 years, like they did with Windows 7 after Vista.

Basically Windows 7 is a Windows Vista done right. It decreased the overall size of the OS, resource managment, and just generally preforms better. It also allows users to more easily navigate while multi-tasking.