At first glance you will notice some huge differences between Windows 7 and the upcoming Windows 8. Zuhair Siddiqui wrote an article on Lockergnome listing 5 differences, with some you may not have heard about yet. Some are subtle and others are pretty major (MetroUI).

As Windows 8 comes closer to its release date, there are still several people unsure of whether or not they should upgrade from Windows 7. One of the most frequently asked question regarding Windows 8 is: How is Windows 8 different from Windows 7? Well, here is a list of five new features in Windows 8 that may help you make up your mind.