Excitement heralds Windows 7 launch

The latest unveiled Windows 7 has been drawing excitements across the world after its global launch including Nigeria, last week.

Speaking at a press briefing to herald the launch in Lagos, Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Mr. Emmanuel Onyeje, said Windows 7 represents years of in-depth listening to customers and partners around the globe, and is the most well-researched, well-planned Windows release ever.

He said that with Windows 7, Microsoft has taken this level of improvement one step further.

“A billion Windows users worldwide gave Microsoft a great opportunity to listen and learn. That is how the company developed Windows 7. Eight million people took part in our Windows 7 beta testing programme worldwide, including Windows users from across the African continent. This input and feedback helped shape Windows 7 into a product that people really wanted.

“In fact, 91 per cent of Windows 7 Release Candidate testers told us they would recommend Windows 7 and we are incredibly excited and humbled at the response so far,” he said, noting that the new product has something for everyone.

“For consumers, Microsoft designed Windows 7 to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things customers do every day easier,” he declared.

Onyeje also said for small to medium sized businesses, Windows 7 is the best operating system for work, whether people work from their company office, from home or on the go, it enables the user to get more done and keeps work safe.

“For enterprises, Windows 7 was designed to meet the rigorous demands of the enterprise. It makes users productive anywhere, delivers enhanced security and control to reduce risk, and streamlines PC manageability to reduce costs,” Onyeje said.

He also said Microsoft has developed different versions of Windows 7 to cater to the different things people want to do with their PC.

On Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic, he said, these are ideal for first-time PC-buyers or those looking to purchase a PC loaded with Windows 7 on a budget.

“The Windows 7 Home Premium the best edition for consumers, Windows 7 Home Premium provides the best gaming and entertainment experience on your PC

“Windows 7 Professional is ideal for the small to medium sized business user and has all the features you need to do your job, along with all the great media and entertainment features of Windows 7 Home Premium.

“Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate are the most versatile and powerful editions and are designed to address the needs of both enterprise customers and consumers who run high-end computers and want every feature of Windows 7,” he said.

Disclosing that Windows 7 is presently available in 14 languages, including English, French and Portuguese and 19 other languages would be available by 31 October. 

“Microsoft is working to ensure Windows 7 will be available in local African languages including Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba within 18 to 24 months. Windows 7 will be available on new computers and at certified Microsoft resellers including Office R us, Game, PC Outlet, Park ‘n’ Shop and Marquis from mid-November 2009, he said.

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