Windows 7 SP1 already rumored

6th November, 2009 by adina
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It seems that Windows 7 is already on the way to its first service pack, even if it has only been launched for two weeks now. At least this is what certain sources sustain. Wzor, one of the first sites that have released beta versions of the new operating system in the beginning of the year, claims that Microsoft will probably release the first beta of the service pack to its testers somewhere in December, followed by a public release of the beta, in January. The first Windows 7 service pack will probably come out in between June and August next year, after the release of two betas.

The official release date is yet to be known, but it is possible to come even earlier than the operating system itself. Service packs releases are handier, as Microsoft can offer them for direct download, instead of waiting for physical copies.

It is also unknown what the first service pack’s features will be. In comparison to Windows Vista, Windows 7 seems to have had a trouble-free launch, with no compatibility or performance problems. Service packs usually fix common bugs, but sometimes bring new features; for example, the latest Vista pack adds improved Blu-ray support.

This should be the earliest released service pack up to date, showing improvements from Windows Division head, Steven Sinofsky. His influence is also seen in the fact that Windows 7 was developed faster, at a better quality. Windows Vista needed three years from the launch oh Windows XP to come out.

Apple, for example, releases major Mac OS X revision annually or every two years, with updates taking place every few months.


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