The new version of Microsoft Windows, known as code-named Vienna Windows or 7 may enter the declared period of six months earlier - in the II half of 2009 is likely that this is due to a cool reception as Windows Vista on the part of users, and on the part of vendors. Despite relatively good sales of Windows Vista, formerly the system already recognized "failure" in 2007.

The next version of the Windows operating system, known under the code name of Windows Vienna or 7, may go ahead of schedule. The preliminary version of the system has already been sent to key partners Microsoft for testing. Earlier release a new version of the system was scheduled for 2010, in accordance with the "new operating system - every 4 years." However, according to the publication TG Daily, 7 edition of Windows will be held ahead of schedule - in the II half of next year.

Perhaps that Windows 7 will be based on the new kernel optimised MinWin. According to the developers, the new kernel should put an end to the reputation as a cumbersome Windows operating system uneconomically using computer resources. Also, information appeared that the new version of Microsoft operating systems will have multisensornym interface (Multi-Touch). "If you were amazed interface iPhone, and those that are able to offer Windows 7, you obaldeete" - reported at one time one of the developers of the system Loki Hilton (Hilton Locke). This time, mentions another new detail - 7 will support Windows PCs with several different graphics adapter manufacturers. A test version of the new OS - Milestone 1 (M1) - available in English only and is offered in the 32 - bit, and in the 64 - bit versions. In addition, the initial version of the OS already includes Media Center. In accordance with previously published information, Windows 7 will be sold in the user editorial and editorial for business. Finally, note that Microsoft consider step-by-step system of payment of their new software products.

Next test version of OS - Milestone 2 (M2) - is scheduled for April or May 2008, M3 would go on the III quarter of 2008 will see the light Then beta and release candidate, but specifically on the timing of their release has nothing not reported. Learn more specific withdrawal dates Windows 7 will be at the time of announcement of changes in Windows Logo Program. Typically, a new program announced 18 months before the final release of the new system.

The rationale for shortening development of a new operating system may be a cool reception Windows Vista and the pressure on Microsoft from computer manufacturers, as a result of which the company extended the sale of Windows XP by the end of June 2008, the experts note.