Pros: Fast, Light, huge compatibility with hardware, immense support, a huge amount of programs available, customizable up to a point
Cons: Not free, not Open source
Ease of Use: Due to the familiarity of Windows OSes, as well as the intuitive start menu and taskbar, Windows 7 is very easy to use for novices and power users alike. The Plug N' Play feature which automatically installs the driver of a plugged in device is an example of how intuitive the OS is. Speed: Windows 7 is a very fast operating system, and huge improvement over Vista. Through maintaining the system's hard discs and registry, I've not noticed any speed changes since the first install of the Windows. Stability: The stability of Windows 7 is great, and I've never had issues with it. Ecosystem: Being compatible with previous programs released on older re-incarnations of Windows,...
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