Microsoft is ramping up for the release of it’s newest operating system, Windows 7.  Set for general release on October 22, 2009 it promises to fix a lot of the stigma associated with Windows Vista.  The new OS is much nicer in a variety of areas than in predecessor (in our informal beta tests).  Overall it’s just a more polished OS, nicer interface, less intrusive security, and less of a hardware hog.

If you’d like to get your hands on this new operating system, but don’t want to either buy a new PC with Windows 7 preinstalled or shell out the $120 – $320 for the new OS (depending on the edition and if you buy the upgrade or full-retail version), then host a Windows 7 house party!  Microsoft is giving away special Ultimate Editions of Windows 7 to select groups in the U.S. and select other countries for spreading the word and hosting a house party between October 22 and October 29, 2009.

The folks over at ARS Technica have more information on the program, along with details on how to sign up.  Are you as excited about Windows 7 as we are?