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The major release tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft Windows version numbering and naming conventions. Users debate whether Windows 7 is truly the seventh version, noting that its internal version number is 6.1, indicating it is based on Windows Vista (6.0). Topics include how Microsoft uses marketing names like "7" or "XP" rather than strict version numbers, and whether this practice is misleading. The tag also touches on user perceptions of major releases, the evolution of Windows codebases, and speculation about future versions like Windows 8. These conversations reflect ongoing interest in understanding the technical and marketing aspects of Windows major releases.
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Windows 7 Windows 7 is it really the 7th version?
Is windows 7 really version 7.0? If one opens a command prompt window one sees that it says it is windows version 6.1. Last time i checked 6.1 is not version 7.... So it would seem that MS is only using the name "7" like how they used the name "XP" or "Vista". I think this is to decieve people...- dzuchowski
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- boot time command prompt community insights forum debate improvements major release microsoft minor version new features service pack software update system stability tech discussion user experience version control windows 7 windows history windows vista
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