Windows 7 Service Pack 1

It looks like Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 isn't too far away, with possible release later on this year (perhaps September 2010).

You can read a little more about what we can expect to see in SP1 at PC World, who expect to see USB 3.0 support and improved wifi/bluetooth stacks:

That sheds a little light on the subject. Thanks Ian.

What are WIFI and bluetooth stacks? Do you mean drivers?

I figured with all of the media hype (including registry photos that I posted), something was going on. A couple of rumors can be dismissed, but most days I go through the net, looking for the latest news. SP1 was no longer just a couple of rumors. It was being exploited on a lot of PC columns all over the net. That's not a 100% sign, but a fairly good sign that something's going on.

I'd say an early SP1 is a smart marketing idea as well, I've seen & heard so many people say that they aren't getting Windows 7 until SP1 comes out, and here it is announced already

From Wikipedia:

Its defiantly good strategy and something to keep an eye on ... and ears open

If they are going to release SP1 soon, they are keeping it very hush, hush as there is not even a hint from Microsoft's side, only speculation so far. And I for one do not deploy with any Microsoft product before SP1 or SP2 is released.

Have also read that many speculate that Win 7 is just basically a Major SP upgrade on Vista. (Released as Windows 7, to make money)

The first part of your post, you're right, they're keeping the lid on it. But Windows 7 is NOT a service pack to Vista. Microsoft would never do that to it's customers. Windows 7 is a OS that's in a class by itself. First Class.

Very nicely put Cat