I'm going to put my neck on the line now and predict that even Microsoft will not be prepared for the huge sales that windows 7 will generate. Hell, I might even buy a copy myself!
I can't believe I just said that... medic!
Not only will Windows 7 sell it's usual high amount bundled with many PC's, but sales to users wanting to upgrade will be equally positive. This is not due to Windows 7 being the best operating system in the world, but simply because it is the best version of Windows. XP users have had nothing to update their systems to as Vista's heavy demands would kill their PC. Microsoft themselves have had nothing to offer to netbook manufacturures apart from a stay of execution for Windows XP.
Windows XP is very long in the tooth now, it may be fast but it doesn't do much. It is a dead OS. Vista includes some grovy tech but is still rather poor in its execution, and I am being very kind to Vista here. Windows 7 is a very well optimised version of Vista, and it will finally run on the good old netbooks of this world as well as older systems owned by Windows users wanting to upgrade.
As soon as Windows 7 is released, XP will be dead!
Why on earth would I like a copy of Windows 7 if I use a Mac? Nope I've not gone mad, OSX is still the best OS out there. I would actually like a cheap home version of Windows 7 to replace my copy of Windows XP I use on the Mac to play windows games, as it contains directx 10/11. I'll stick with XP for the moment as it will take me a while to finish half life 2.
Quick update:
A few hours after writing the above, I have just learned that Microsoft are to shed 5,000 jobs. The world economic state is blamed. I can't help thinking that MS are being a bit premature, it could also mean that although Windows 7 deserves success, the economic climate may curtail sales dramatically.
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Whilst MS are cutting jobs, Jobs announces a record quarter for Apple. Over 10 Billion in revenues.
Message to Redmond!-)
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