In order to move as much away from Vista as possible, Microsoft didn't compared Windows 7 to Vista and so on. However, retail boxes are really similar.

If you're an enthusiast, brace yourself - Microsoft will release RTM version of Windows 7 in July, meaning that most of you will be able to run W7 in five weeks from now.

Microsoft decided to stop the leaks about the shipping date for Windows 7 and simply released the in an WSJ interview with Bill Veghte, Microsoft's SVP.