I haven't seen any other tag wiki<sup>1</sup> pages on SuperUser yet, so I didn't have anything to compare to as I wrote up the new [tag:windows-7] tag wiki page. What do you think? If you can edit it, go right ahead, otherwise, please let me know what I can change! <sup>1</sup> If you aren't aware of the tag wiki pages, [see this Meta thread](http://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/57992/so-whats-this-tag-wiki-thing). ----------  Released in October 2009, Windows 7 is Microsoft's latest operating system. ###What is Windows 7? >Your PC, simplified >You told us to make Windows simpler and easier to use. We listened. Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like [Jump Lists][2] and improved [taskbar][3] previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With [64-bit][4] support, you can take full advantage of the latest powerful PCs. And great features like [HomeGroup][5], [Windows Media Center][6], and [Windows Touch][7] make new things possible. ><sub>- From microsoft.com: *[What is Windows 7][1]*</sub> ###Related Super User questions: - [What are some "must-have" Windows programs?][8]<sup>1</sup> - [Free antivirus solutions for Windows][9]<sup>1</sup> - [Windows 7 Tips and Tricks][10] - [What can be done in Windows 7 that can't be done in Windows XP?][11] <sub><sup>1</sup> Applies to all versions of Windows, not just Windows 7</sub> ###Helpful Links: - [Microsoft's Hardware and Software Compatibility Center][12] - [Which version is right for me?][13] - [Windows 7 FAQ][14] ###[Minimum hardware requirements][15]: Architecture 32-bit 64-bit Processor 1 GHz 32-bit processor 1 GHz 64-bit processor Memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB HDD free space 16 GB free space 20 GB free space Graphics card DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0 Optical drive DVD drive (only to install from DVD media) [1]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/what-is [2]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/jump-lists [3]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-taskbar [4]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/64-bit-support [5]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/homegroup [6]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-media-center [7]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/touch [8]: http://superuser.com/questions/1241/what-are-some-must-have-windows-programs [9]: http://superuser.com/questions/2/free-antivirus-solutions-for-windows [10]: http://superuser.com/questions/7622/windows-7-tips-and-tricks [11]: http://superuser.com/questions/14147/what-can-be-done-in-windows-7-that-cant-be-done-in-windows-xp [12]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx [13]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare [14]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/faq.aspx [15]: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements