History of Windows 7: An OS that is still used by millions

Most likely you've caught Windows 7 on your or someone else's computer. Well, as a "most likely" – you used it by 100% chance. Some people still use it as the main system on their PC. In this video we look at Windows 7: the history of its creation, the development process, what its secret to success is, and other small questions that this video pays special attention to. 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Explanation 1:20 - How did Microsoft get the idea for Windows 7? 2:55 - How many beta builds of Windows 7 have been leaked? 3:13 - Windows 7 Milestone 1 (build 6469): Windows NT kernel update, removal of legacy functionality and Superbar debut 5:49 - Windows 7 Milestone 2 (build 6608): Windows Health, Activity Everywhere voice assistant, Windows KeyRing and hidden features 10:59 - Windows 7 Milestone 3 (build 6801): Windows Media Player 12, Paint redesign and Superbar improvements 12:41 - Windows 7 Beta (build 6910): moving to Beta, moving away from Windows Vista style 13:20 - Windows 7 Beta (build 7000): New taskbar and boot screen 14:19 - Windows 7 RC (build 7022): Internet Explorer 8 and many minor changes 15:18 - Further development of Windows 7 and the release of RTM 16:10 - Popularity and the first days of selling 16:51 - How many copies of Windows 7 have been sold? 17:15 - Editions 19:06 - Windows 7 Anime CD: Special Limited Edition Add-on 19:21 - How could upgrade to Windows 7? 19:52 - Windows 7 support 20:55 - Windows 7 years later: conclusions, what it is like now, and its share of the world 21:43 - End