I keep getting asked when Windows 7 is coming out. The official response from Microsoft from their website is this.
“Windows 7 will be generally available on October 22, 2009.” - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-faq.aspx
If you “Purchase a qualifying version* of a Windows Vista retail packaged product from your favorite retailer between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010.” you can sign up to get a free upgrade to Windows 7. Sorry but older Vista users will not qualify for this upgrade.
You can get all the official info directly from Microsoft’s website here… http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade.aspx