Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 for 2010

Microsoft has confirmed that Vista’s successor, codenamed Windows 7 is under development and is on track to be released in 2010. Following several leaks regarding Windows 7, Redmond giant finally decided to make this information public. According to their timetable, development of the next generation Windows platform should be wrapped up by the end of 2009.

We’ve been hearing a lot of rumored release dates of Windows 7 since the last couple of months, but Microsoft has just been saying that Windows 7 will take three years of development cycle. Let’s assume that the development of Windows 7 started with the release of Windows Vista. Vista was launched to businesses in November 2006, and public release took place in January 2007. Taking this into account, Windows 7 could be released in 2009, or 2010.

Why can’t Microsoft remain focused on Vista? I really don’t understand why they are hurrying so much. Perhaps, working on improving Vista through service pack would make us all happy. Oh yeah, if a new Windows platform is out, users will obviously upgrade to the newer platform and MS makes money ;)

In other Windows related news, the standalone installed of Windows Vista SP1 will be available for download on March 18, which is just 5 days from now. Since this is the final release of Vista SP1, it would also be made available on Windows Update at some point later next month.

[Via: Download Squad]

This post was published by on March 13, 2008

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  • http://www.free-hdtvs.com Georgie

    I agree, they should concentrate on Vista as it seriously needs some work. Vista seriously frustrates me, I don’t see why there needed to be a change from XP when it was perfectly fine, all for money if you ask me.

    You can’t even move a file from one folder to another on Vista without needing super permission from the admins on the PC – ridiculous! Everytime I load up a PC game it asks for permission, once again, just remember it!!

    Anyway don’t get me started on Vista, lets hope the next OS will be a whole lot more user friendly.

  • http://green-flamingo.com Nathaniel

    I agree. I don’t know why they are hurrying so much. It seems un needed. But of course the reason is to make MONEY! Like you said everyone will want to upgrade to the new version. I wonder if the new release will even be any good or if it will be improved only a small bit.

  • Tech Roach

    I heard someone say that Windows 7 would be a complete remake from scratch. Vista was a flop, ok ? I think they should speed it up with the next one or they’re going to lose market share to Mac.

    Personally, I hate Apple. They’re too proprietary and are bent to enslave mankind. But I do like their iPhone. Not their philosophy. So, I think Mac shouldn’t get marketshare.

  • http://tech-buzz.net Thilak

    Tech Roach: Not sure about Vista’s success, but I guess Windows 7 is going to be just a upgraded version of Vista. C`mon they already re-written everything from scratch in Vista, will they do it again? Probably they won’t!

    From some of the leaked screenshots, it looks as if the Aero interface is here to stay. The taskbar and the start menu is pretty much the same, expect for some functional changes in the start menu. Oh yeah, you can expect some security improvements and fancy icons.

    Regard Apple, I think being proprietary is their sole advantage. This way, they have control over both hardware and software, making it easier for consumers, developers and Apple themselves. But for people like you and me, who love modding our computers, I guess Mac isn’t for us!

  • http://Stevestechguide.com Steven

    Okay, so they’re going to bring out Windows 7 before they have enough time to fix everything that’s wrong with Vista? I wonder what they’ll include in 7 that’s so much better. Oh, oh maybe we could have like… an HD video background for Internet Explorer, or maybe better security so even the administrator of the computer has to wait for Microsoft to approve every action, oh we could also get more 32-bit support! Everyone loves 32-bit processors, no need for really good 64-bit driver/processor support!

  • http://www.exposedseo.com Dr SEO

    Why start work on a new OS when the previous one does not run properly? How about finishing off/fixing Vista first?

  • http://prosperitywriter.com/ Prosperity Writer

    they cannot stay with one product. their business should stay competitive and develop new products for their users.

  • Veljko

    God damn they are greedy.Vista still didn’t replaced the XP and they are making Win 7?! About Mac it is good that you get whole package OSX and PC that will support it,but large number of us don’t want to buy whole PC to get an OS.And damn i hate low support of Win apps on Linux,not to talk about popular games most of people play!
    (i switched back from Ubuntu to WinXP just for games!)