It looks like Microsoft is forging ahead diligently with their release schedule for Windows 7.
At the recent Gartner Symposium 2008, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stated that Windows 7 is not just Vista SP2, but rather a major OS release. In fact, Ballmer states “It’s Windows Vista, a lot better”
According to the Microsoft MSDN Developer Conference (MDC), attendees will receive a beta of Windows 7. The Microsoft MDC is taking place at various locations and dates/times throughout the country, so check their website for locations.
Note: It also says if the beta isn’t available at the time of the conference, attendees will receive a copy when it becomes available.
So, take it for what it’s worth, but Windows 7 is on the way for sure. We’re interested to hear from people who have been using the pre-beta releases. From the early releases, do you see a massive difference from Windows Vista, or are they putting the finishing touches on Vista?
Let us know what you think, what you like and what you don’t!
December 20th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Mr. Ballmer made a large statement there, in order to separate Windows 7 from Windows Vista as early on as possible. This might be because it is tough to create a new-looking GUI, and so it would be good to be ahead on the differentiation argument.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Yeah I would agree it’s important to differentiate Windows 7 from Vista, to show it’s a complete release rather than simply an update. I’ve tested Windows 7 in a Virtual PC, and it’s pretty solid (and fast) already from my very unscientific testing.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:37 am
More Trash different year.
This world is full of greedy people and ignorant sheep.
December 28th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Well… hmm.. thanks for your comments!