The document discusses the enhancements and features introduced in Windows 7, focusing on core OS improvements, performance, and user experience for nomadic users. Key aspects include kernel enhancements, location sensors, an upgraded taskbar (superbar), and various new usability features such as snap, peek, and touch gestures. It also highlights changes in the installation process, improved UAC, and a more efficient system with better compatibility for devices.

2. Windows 7 -Kernel Enhancements and Location SensorsVic ParmarVic@infragistics.comVijay Rajvj@ti.com

3. AgendaWindows EvolutionWindows 7 FeaturesCore OS EnhancementsPerformanceSupport for Nomadic UsersSecurityLocation and Platform Sensors

4. Windows Evolution

5. Significant Enhancement in Windows 7System TrayBiometric DevicesSuperbarQuick LaunchWindows Health Center Progress barNo Dock GadgetsShow DesktopJump ListDesktop SlideshowNew PaintAero SnapSmarter UACFAST !!!CalculatorData LibraryBackupSuperbar ThumbnailsFederated SearchEasy NetworkingRibbon ButtonsEnhanced control panelMinWinHome GroupProgram GroupingFast ShutdownDisplay Color Calibration WizardAero ShakeCredential ManagerAero PeekOverlay IconsMulti TouchClearType Text TunerColor Hot TrackImproved SearchNew Installation ProcessFast BootWindow ManagementAction CenterInteractive ThumbnailsWindows SensorsLocation Platform

6. Core OS ImprovementsOperating System version - 6.1Componentization and Layering EnhancementsSCM ImprovementsMemory Management and PerfTrackCore Parking and Display DimmerImproved UAC Experience

7. MinWin LayeringShell, Graphics,Multimedia,Layered Services, Applets etc..Kernel,TCP/IP,File Systems.DriversCore System ServicesMinWin

8. Demo: Core OS Enhancements

9. Sensors and Location Platform

10. Demo – Location Sensors

11. One/OneFastStartup / Shutdown / Resume … Battery LifeTask Bar (Super Bar)Double SizeInteractive IconsLive IconsProgress IndicatorsAll new groupingPin to Task Bar/ KB ShortcutsTray IconsJump ListMRUD TaskbarMRUD Start MenuWorking with WindowsPeekShakeSnapResizeDockThemesTransparencyFeeds ??Auto Change WallpaperIE 8

12. Accelerators

13. Search

14. Tab’s

15. Media Center

16. All new interface

17. Multi touch

18. Gestures

19. Device Management

20. VHD’s

21. Mobile Devices

22. Another Windows 7

23. Better Compatibility

24. Sharing / Home group

25. Music

26. Videos

27. Pictures

28. …

29. Action Center

30. Notifications

31. Errors

32. Installations and performance

33. UAC

34. No more BotherationsResourcesOnline:Engineering Windows 7 - http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/ Vijay’s Blog - http://www.msigeek.comFollow Vijay on Twitter at “msigeek”Vic’s Blog – Sensor SDK download - OfflineWindows Kernel Internals – Edition 6 – Mark RussinovichSpeak to us all through the day 