[mdlug] Interesting information about Windows "7"

[Aaron Kulkis]

Robert Adkins wrote:
> I know this isn't directly Linux related...
> 
> However, it looks like MS is appearing to be playing OS market "Damage
> Control" caused by their currently stagnating Windows ME2^H^H^H^Vista OS.
> 
> http://apcmag.com/7874/windows_7_to_be_released_next_year
> 
> What does this mean for Linux? Well, the window of opportunity (pun not
> entirely intended) for Linux to make strong inroads into Desktop acceptance
> at the loss of marketshare to Microsoft due to Vista may decrease
> significantly.

How?

By MS rushing to market a bug-filled product?

They couldn't get Vista (Windows 6) to market on time.
What makes anyone believe that they can speed up
delivery of 7 in time to keep business from migrating?

I can't see W7 arriving any time before 2010 at
the earliest.