Andre Yoskowitz
12 May 2009 20:33
Microsoft has confirmed this week that it expects Windows 7 to ship before the end of 2009, in time for the holiday season.
Previously, it was believed the company would ship the new operating system around the three-year anniversary of Vista (in early 2010), but Windows VP Bill Veghte has now admitted different. Veghte also notes that Windows Server 2008 R2 will ship at the same time.
The news comes one week after Microsoft made available the Windows 7 Release Candidate. A few notable PC builders, such as Acer, have even been publicly stated they believe a final version of Windows 7 will be available in October.
Veghte also says that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, when used together, will "deliver significant cost savings and productivity gains with features such as DirectAccess and BranchCache. Microsoft is making sure to tell businesses—now more than ever—about how the new versions of its software can help save them money in the long run."