In 3 years look for Windows 7

[TheGreatSatan]

Also, codenamed Vienna, Windows 7 is set to launch in 3 years. Why so fast for a new OS?

http://news.com.com/Next+version+of+....html?tag=item

[slytherock]

I saw this last week, I think Vista is a bit like ME: a pre-release of the good version :p

[modmansage]

I saw this last week, I think Vista is a bit like ME: a pre-release of the good version :p

So that's why it sucks!

[rendermandan]

So that's why it sucks!

LMAO!!!!

[Ironcat]

1. Windows
2. Windows 3.1
3. Windows 95
4. Windows 98
5. Windows 2000
6. Windows ME
7. Windows XP
8. Vista
9. Seven

??

[Cymae]

maybe ME and vista don't count and they're sorta just "hehe, you thought this was a REAL operating system didn't you?" versions

[xRyokenx]

maybe ME and vista don't count and they're sorta just "hehe, you thought this was a REAL operating system didn't you?" versions

Seems like a reasonable explanation, lol.

[Indybird]

I am one of the (very) few who actually love Vista. There are already so many features I love: Flip 3D (I actually use that alot), Aero Interface, Windows Sidebar, Windows Gaming, Digital Audio Integration, Network Maps, Problem Solving, Integration w/ 3rd party programs. If Windows 7 is only going to get better, then I want that even more. I would definitely not compare Vista to ME. Even in the worst-case scenario of using Vista (Bad comp, confusing update, etc.), Vista is nowhere close to as big of a P.O.S as ME was. At least vista is stable... ME was crap and everyone knows/knew it. Im not saying you guys are wrong about anything, I am just saying that Vista worked out great for me. Once apple starts getting good support for games (EA, Microsoft, Blizzard, Bethesda, Lucasarts), then I'll definitely think about making the switch, making a dual-boot or having 2 comps: one w/Mac, one w/Windows.

[Cagedconnerman]

omg i thought i was alone Indybird, u and me gotta stick together now, and defend Vista from the haters

[FuzzyPlushroom]

From what I understand, Vista's a lot like ME, except actually stable.

How?

Well, it "in theory" retains compatibility with 2000 and XP, just as ME did with 95 and 98; however, there are enough small changes that some things just refuse to work properly, if at all. It's got all sorts of spiffy new features, and the system requirements have been raised somewhat because of this, but it's just a set of shiny hubcaps over old steel wheels, it's not anything truly new and exciting. (Not that 2000 or XP were that bad, mind you, though I'd be hard-pressed to find a less-exciting GUI than Windows Classic.)

Seeing as nVidia's not bothering to put out drivers for nForce2 under Vista, I'm sticking with XP whether I like it or not. And for now, at least until they release a service pack or two for Vista, I do like it just fine.

Anyway, back on the original topic. I'm surprised nobody brought up the Slashdot joke of "seven deadly sins" as pertaining to Windows. Hopefully Win7 won't be slothful, greedy, and gluttonous, which I'm seriously worried about... and with Microsoft's history, I wouldn't rule out pride, envy (which of OS X's innovations will they use this time?), or wrath (copyright protection and, based on the current path of things, DRM?) either. As for lust, we'll see about that when it's released.