Recently I installed Windows 7 RC on the Dell Latitude D830 I use at work and I have been slightly impressed.

One of the most useful features so far has been the ability to right click on an image and select “Burn Image” thus I no longer need to use third party burn software.

A big problem for a Windows Tech is that there is no “Tool Kit” available like with XP, Vista. Telnet seems to have disappeared which makes life difficult. Another missing tool I have come to depend on is one that gives me the ability to create a “snap on” mmc that lets me  save multiple RDC sessions in a user friendly split window. Saved passwords and a tree like list that makes toggling from server to server a breeze is a must for the professional Windows admin.

The overall speed and response times have been remarkable. The longest wait is experienced when resuming from a hibernated state.

Program compatibility has caused me no headaches. I have the latest version of OpenOffice, Safari, and all of the usual garb like Adobe Reader and Flash installed and everything works as well as it is expected to work.

It seems whenever Micro$oft creates a new OS the big problem is usually printer drivers. Most of the networks I work with use some form of printer that is no longer supported and is not going to work with Windows 7 in anyway shape or form.

Indexing is probably my second favorite feature. The “Search for Programs or Files” box found in the Start menu can find all similar references to what I am typing faster than I can type (not a big surprise).

Overall I am pleased with the post Vista changes and will most likely install the full version when I have the opportunity.

One last note, Windows 7 and Safari are making impossible to insert this beautiful Windows 7 logo, so you might have to go Google for it.