I tested Windows 7 today (only for 30 minutes!). My first impression: I really don't like it! Microsoft changed so many things... I don't like the new taskbar, the new paint, the new explorer.
Maybe the performance is better, but I had no chance to test this.

I guess it will be a flop, like Vista.

I would like to see a XP 2.0 instead of an Vista successor! I won't change to Win7.

Vista Rules!

I downloaded it and first tried it to install on MS Virtual PC (which I think should work, because this emulator is from M$), but it always got stuck at expanding files. Then I disconnected all my harddiscs from my real pc and connected an old IDE HD via USB with my PC. When I tried to install Windows 7 the installation window didn't even appear!

Why would an emulator work just because it's from Microsoft? :P

Because I thought that Microsoft made its own emulator compatible to its own OS :P

loved XP, hated Vista, loving 7!

And I hate getting ripped off.

testing reply

I tested it out and I like it so far, seems very similar to vista, just much faster. If they don't manage to mess it up between now and release I will probably upgrade.

I don't really like the new task bar, but if you look around there is a way to bring back the quick launch ect.

well you can get kind of old look by opening task bar properties and selecting "Never combine", you can pin things to taskbar and use it like quick launch.

i like the new taskbar more(especially that you can change the order of the buttons, being able see file copy/delete/move progress on the button etc. and the new system tray.)

only thing i miss is embedding "windows media player" to taskbar, other then that it's better imo.

i was using vista, i already removed it completely, but since i cant rely on a beta OS i installed XP as a side-kick to 7. didnt have any problems yet tho.(it's like fixed vista alraedy, vista was breaking down more.)

I didnt hate vista,but didt like it more than XP too. But i really like 7, and hope to get it free from MSDNAA.(i got Vista that way :D)

edit:
found that about quick laucnh: http://triso.me/Win7QuickLaunch (old style taskbar.)