I have read several articles about Windows 7 and they are VERY positive, even with the BETA addition. Some of these guys (from PC World Magazine) think it could be out by the end of the year so that new Christmas computers sell with it. If you are in the market for a new computer, they say to hold off if at all possible for Windows 7. I hope they are right. I never got Vista and it seems that is a good thing, from what my geek son tells me. I also love XP and will keep it as long as I can! I am such a wuss, I hate using new operating systems. It was hard to switch to XP but now I know it well. So...hang on if you can for 7.