Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is the next version of Microsoft Windows and the successor to Windows Vista. Microsoft has stated that it is "scoping Windows 7 development to a three-year timeframe", and that "the specific release date will ultimately be determined by meeting the quality bar."

Good news for everyone who cannot wait to get their hands on the upcoming Microsoft operating system. According to people from ZDnet Microsoft is planning to run a public beta test of Windows 7 beta 1 at the end of this year and there is rumored that looks like Microsoft is planning to release Windows 7 in 2009. We WILL SEE :-) ... mmmmm