hah, remember Microsoft can do no wrong(so if the 20th iteration of their OS is called 7) then it is cause we can't count like they do! LMAO
Overall, due to the rise in popularity of Linux (more so than Mac even if apple wants to take the credit) Microsoft has gotten better at what they do.
The main problem is cause MS does bend over backwards to stay backwards compatible - they will actually write code to be app specific compatible - they ultimately hurt what they can do.
I wish they'd release a new OS not compatible but with awesome features and just sell it cheap for x86 architecture and let it grow while just being status quo with current stuff - oh but wait - thats linux...
nevermind,