The focus was on software working for an individuals needs and keeping it simple; this was shown with the new developments to the latest incarnation of Microsoft's operating system Windows Vista also known as Longhorn in earlier developments.
Vista provides expanded functionality, security and if you have kids, greater parental control. The new operating system displayed features such as easy viewing of multiple applications through Flip 3D, side bar applications that can be personalised to provide information that is relevant, dynamic and of personal interest; for example viewing digital memories via slide shows that can combine photos and video.
The Microsoft Media Centre brings new feature using the new Intel Viiv chip, consolidating music, video and now TV not only to your PC but other fixed and mobile devices. Your content will be managed through the Media Centre interface providing solutions that not only give the user flexibility in creating what is important but giving the opportunity to enjoy this across a broad range of devices that fit with an individuals life style, be it a PDA, MP3 player or mobile phone for example.
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Internet Explorer 7 brings in tabbed browsing, no surprise there, but with a twist; select pages you want to view from a search engine and tabs are opened automatically when you click on the hyperlink, a live thumbnail of the selected tabs can be previewed on a single page and tabs retained or closed.
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The Xbox 360 goes from strength to strength with increased production to meet demand, developments where shown in high definition graphics, new titles and an increased demand for online gaming.