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Microsoft Stresses Collaboration as Windows 7 Rolls Out By Jennifer LeClaire October 22, 2009 9:34AM     Microsoft has rolled out its new Windows 7 operating system, hoping to put Vista behind it. Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky stressed that Windows 7 was built in collaboration with customers and partners. An analyst said Windows 7 installations may set records. A Microsoft web site offers help in purchasing a new PC with Windows 7.   Related Topics Microsoft Windows 7 Vista Steven Sinofsky Latest News Plasma-TV Ban Could Be Costly Barnes & Noble Nook Is Delayed Flat PC Shipments Hurt Dell's Stock Ballmer Says Windows 7 Sales Good New Pogoplug 'Cloud' Gets Social Hoping to make Vista a distant memory, Microsoft on Thursday rolled out its highly anticipated Windows 7 operating system. The latest iteration of the software giant's flagship product offers a new interface and new features that aim to help consumers make the most of their PCs. "With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. "Together with our partners, we're bringing more choice, flexibility and value to the market than ever before. With Windows 7, you're sure to find a PC that fits your life." Making a Windows Comeback Microsoft stressed that building Windows 7 was a collaborative process from the beginning. Microsoft engineers and designers worked with customers and partners to build the successor to Vista, focusing on the user experience and application compatibility. "A project with the global customer reach of Windows can only be done as a team," said Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows and Windows Live division at Microsoft. "We are grateful for the valuable contributions from customers, partners and developers around the world that helped make Windows 7 such a collaborative project." With the launch of Windows 7 comes a deep lineup of new PCs and software programs. A newly launched section of Windows.com called PC Scout will guide users through selecting and purchasing the right PC. Customers can purchase PCs with Windows 7 or software upgrades online, or in-store from technology retailers and the new Microsoft Store in Scottsdale, Ariz. A Clean Installation Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, has already installed Windows 7 on 10 machines in his office. If there are bugs in the product, he said, he hasn't found any yet. He credits the long beta and the extensive testing with the clean installations out of the box. "This has been the cleanest initial installation I've ever been through. Better than Windows 2000 and better than Windows XP initially was," Enderle said. "It's better than Windows 98, better than Windows 95, and not even on the same planet with Windows Vista." Enderle said for the first time ever, companies are considering doing full deployments on launch day. In fact, he said, one of his clients planned a full deployment of Windows 7 Thursday afternoon. "Part of the reason Windows 7 looks so good is because Vista was so problematic. You get this sharp contrast between a product that had issues and a product that was done very well," Enderle said. "It's that delta you see, and it makes Windows 7 look better. I think Windows 7 may set records. The last time we were setting records on an operating system, it was Windows 95." In a move to demonstrate how Windows 7 simplifies the PC, Microsoft has launched the next wave of its global "I'm a PC" campaign. The company said tens of thousands of customers volunteered to host launch parties or meet-ups beginning Thursday to show off Windows 7 to friends and family members.   Advertisement  Microsoft/Windows 1.   Ballmer Says Windows 7 Sales Good 2.   Office 2010 Integrates with the Web 3.   MS Told To Stop Some Windows Sales 4.   Microsoft Releases Multiple Betas 5.   IE9 Likely To Access PC Hardware Just How Secure Is Windows 7? Sophos, Microsoft have different views. Average Rating: Vista More Secure Than Windows XP Windows 7 security could be expensive. Average Rating: Patch Tuesday Fixes Serious Threats Three of six patches rated critical. Average Rating:

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