Is Windows 7 Going to be the last OS

I have been reading on a lot of sites that Windows 7 is going to Microsoft's last "Big OS". They said that microsoft is from now on only going to make little incomental changes.

That is an interesting post. There was, a little while ago, from a "Al Gillen", his own speculation on the matter. It was based on the fact that google were threatening competition with their "cloud" computing.
I hav.t read of any confirmation from other sources, other than comments on the original article. Anything, I guess, is possible, but it is fact that Microsoft are already doing some work on an alleged Windows 8.

Do you have any interesting site links you can post?

I'll never believe that Windows 7 will be Microsoft's last OS. They have no serious competition, having over 90% of the market share. Who can stop them? Linux? Don't make me laugh. Apple? Mainly a fashion statement, the majority of users can't afford a Mac. Google? I doubt it. Microsoft will move forward every 3 to 4 years with a new OS, they have a lifespan for every OS that is released, including Windows 7.

Agreed. They would seem to be cutting their own (financial) throats by quitting the scene - particularly with (ahem) Linux breathing down their necks.

I think Microsoft will be around for some time yet, its going to be interesting to see what will come over the next 5, 10, 15 years ....... Skynet !

Yes I think Microsoft has a big market share out there and microsoft has learnt from it's mistakes in the past. I was going to look into Ubuntu if Windows 7 was like Vista. But Microsoft has kept me from turning away, buy makeing a good OS.

Yes, M$ is working on Windows 8 even as we discuss Windows 7.

In fact, Windows 7 was able to tally up more sales in the first 8 hours of pre-order availability than Vista was able to collect altogether.

To date, since it's release, "Windows 7 is by far the fastest selling Operating System in history." according to the Marketing Director at M$.

"Cloud computing" is a joke so far. It may have it's uses for the uber-geeks, but for the vast majority of users it won't have any appeal. Besides I stay away from anything that has GOOGLE aligned with it in any way, shape or form. They collect WAY TOO much info on users for my comfort.

I use Ixquick as my search engine, as it is the most private search available and does not collect info on the users.

Windows isn't going to change drastically. As Nibiru said Microsoft has already begun initial development on Windows 8 and it isn't going to deviate hugely, although one exec did state it would be 64bit only.

Most of the speculation that I've seen (and you might be referring to) has been involving the OS evolving into some form of cloud computing... but that's a bit to early to happen anytime soon. Microsoft already has a "platform" they just launched for cloud computing, and it's called Windows Azure.

Was discussing similar today at work...
and we came to the conclusion next windows should be modular
in that you download the kernal and support files for FREE... so you can still use your PC and old software. the new options are then bought as add-ons such as Servers, Networking, Touch screen graphics etc. etc...
I wonder how many home users rushed out and got Ultimate version of W7 and just use 10% of the OS when all they do is surf the web and watch videos/mp3's ?

Or maybe release a Home version as Freeware and Charge for Complete Office Network setups.

Linux could have been serious competition, but they got it totally wrong being that there are so many different versions - none are user friendly and all have a steep learning curve if you have no/basic computer experience (most office/home users)
Not idiot proof even for experts when it does go wrong.

Linux had it's shot and blew it. Sure, who wouldn't want a free OS with no EULA's attached, make copies and pass them along. In theory, it sounds perfect. But along with the very steep learning curve, there's dozens of "distro's", as they are called. Had just two or three developers done it, and done to where it was usable out of the box, it may have had a chance. Now it's just a circus, and it was noted recently that Linus Torvalds gave Windows 7 the thumbs up. Some thought he was being sarcastic, but I think he knows what a circus that was made out of what he once helped build. So he may be acknowledging the truth, that Microsoft's the #1 computing company in the world. And always will be.