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Microsoft's upcoming operating system, Windows 7, seems to be geared more for the consumer, with a lot more user interface enhancements that build on the internals of Windows Vista.

One immediate benefit is that Windows 7 should have fewer compatibility problems. CNET News takes a look at Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6801, a remarkably feature-rich and performance-stable alpha version.

October 28, 2008 9:00 AM PDT

Photo by: Robert Vamosi/CNET Networks; Microsoft

| Caption by: Robert Vamosi

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