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“We are on track to deliver the best version of Windows ever. We’re putting in all the right ingredients — simplicity, reliability, and speed, and working hard to get it right, and to get it ready,” said Ballmer. Compared to the widely maligned Vista, Windows 7 “should boot more quickly, have longer battery life, and fewer alerts,” Ballmer added.

Ballmer also touted Windows 7’s improved support for networking and multimedia content, as well as its touch-screen capabilities.

Microsoft needs Windows 7 to be a hit. Vista, the current version of Windows, has failed to catch on with mainstream computer users and businesses have shunned it outright.

Dissatisfaction with Vista has allowed Apple to gain share against Microsoft in the computer operating system market in recent months. Windows’ market share in November fell below 90% for the first time in years, while Mac OS is now flirting with the 10% mark, according to market watcher Net Applications.

Microsoft is hoping that Windows 7, which is expected to be released in its final form in late 2009 or early 2010, will stem the tide.

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Would I try it? No. But if I have a spare pc, I will.

Would I use it? Still no. For the reason I won’t be using most of Windows softwares/applications. I’m pretty sure I’ll stick to open-source ones. Most of them are compatible to XP, and that’s enough for me.