Windows 7 will arrive next year

Bill Gates have indicated that Windows 7,which is the next major version of Windows, might come by next year,About Windows Vista, Gates said that "Sometime in the next year or so we will have a new version." pointing to Windows 7, the code name for the next full release of Windows client software, Gates said: "I am super-enthused about what it will do in lots of ways."

Windows 7 and its best features have been the topic of speculation since Microsoft discussed some details of the new software last year.

At that time, Microsoft had said that Windows 7 would be available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The company also confirmed that it is considering a subscription model to complement Windows, but did not mention exact time frame.

It is not clear whether Gates was referring to an early testing of Windows 7 coming within the year, as opposed to a widespread release.An early test geared toward developers would be conceivable. The company has repeatedly said that it is going to accelerate the development of new Windows versions, largely as a response to Vista's roughly five year gestation period.

Microsoft also mentioned that it would not stop to extend a lifeline for Windows XP,but there will be limited number of specialized machines will be sold with Windows XP operating system after June.The company said that it will continue to sell Windows XP Home edition to class of computers it calls "ultra low cost PCs".

According to Microsoft Vista, has sold well with the current version of windows. But the operating system's debut was marred by repeated delays and shifting feature lists. Last week, Microsoft stepped up efforts to drive adoption of Vista by businesses.