well... the wait is well worth it, the OS is packed full of features(akhemm... this IS the Ultimate edition). it doesnt need specific drivers, it is very flexible and able to utilize any piece of hardware without the proper driver. though drivers installation is mandatory if u wanna squeeze every bit of performance out of it and to avoid any driver errors in the future. but still, most of the drivers r not needed.
since this is the 64-bit version... okay, for those who dont know wat 64-bit means, dont be deterred, cuz even khaw kim seng got it wrong and he's suppose to be the top tech head in school. lol he thought his computer is 86-bit! wtf!!! had a very good and long laugh this morning when kelvin told me khaw kim seng 'qun' his '86-bit' windows XP...
okay, lets start with the 32-bit... it is probably what u're using right now as it is the most common. built around the x86 architecture(NOT A 86-BIT OS!!!lol), it uses RAM a bit differently than 64-bit counterparts. 32-bit windows write memory in RAMs in 32 bit form, meant the codes are 32 bit long. thus, it uses less RAM and tat coverts to less RAM required for the OS to operate. but, it has a limitation. because its codes are only 32 bit long, less info can be stored in a single code, hence the performance of the entire PC is decreased significantly. And, it limits the amount of RAM that can be put into the system, tats bout 3.2gb max, but we'll take it as 3gb. install more than 3gb, and Houston, we have a problem.
64 bit OS is more advanced. introduced in 2005 and Microsoft released the first 64-bit OS, the Windows XP 64-bit. it didnt go well with the market because the nature of 64-bit OS being RAM hungry and it wasnt compatible with many software at the time. 64-bit OS is built around the x64 architecture and is able to store information in 64 bit format. this translates to more information per code thus faster memory operations. and finally it meant hyper speed for 64-bit compatible computers. it is in theory able to utilize ANY amount of RAM but Microsoft capped the RAM limit at 64gb, since it is not practical to have RAM over 64gb. mainboards today are capable of supporting up to 32gb of RAM. BUT, 64-bit OS are not as compatible as 32-bit OS. many software may not be able to work in 64-bit OS. drivers are also needed to be digitally signed by Microsoft to ensure smooth operation. but hey, who cares? it is super fast!
okay... enough tech talk... but i would like to mention that windows 7 install way faster then vista and is more responsive. starts faster too, 5 secs from 'starting windows' to the log in page.
the desktop. the wallpaper can be set to change according to the pictures selected and the time till next switch can be changed.
the system page.. shows that this is a 'genuine' Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. it also shows the RAM as 4Gb, 32-bit only shows 3Gb
windows explorer. the functions in those tabs are v useful
Aero Peek, it shows the windows in a small preview... still getting used to the icon taskbar
tats pretty much it.. will upload some more after i discover all the features.