Windows 7 at the PDC

I wish I could be at the PDC but other commitments mean that I can’t be there so I am watching the keynote about Windows 7 over the web. I should have my hands of a build of Windows 7 soon but here are some of the interesting bits of information from the PDC:

• A new tabbed task bar, and docking Windows system
• Updated Start panel
• Improved Search
• Home networking  looks vastly improved, all systems around the home link together for sharing content based on libraries . Will be great for sharing content between systems including Windows Media Center
• Automatic switching to home printer from work printer when you get home
• More options for personalising the desktop
• System tray has been really cleaned up and you can customize notifications
• Touch improvements (they used a HP TouchSmart for the demo), better spacing, navigations improvements and new on-screen keyboard
• New version of Paint and other Windows apps
• Multi-touch support
• Improvements in UAC

As far as I can tell the biggest thing for Media Center users will be the new Library’s for sharing content between PCs around the home. I love the new task bar, I think it’s a big improvement and I can’t wait to try it.

Checkout some screenshots on Flickr