Microsoft software release dates

Microsoft have officially confirmed the release dates of the next generation of software. Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Mobile 6.5 are being released in October 2009.

The newest versions of Windows operating systems for workstations and servers are being released on October 22nd.

This is the date for the next generation desktop software Windows 7 - the long awaited replacement for Windows Vista. Major manufacturers have already had the copies released to them so look out for new systems from that date. The latest information can be found here are the Windows 7 official site

The next update for the Server 2008 series, Server 2008 R2, is also released on that date. This gives many feature upgrades to Server 2008 including a dedicated 64bit platform, reduced power consumption, increased efficiency, updated scripting for setting tasks and increased security with the new IIS 7.5 software. More information can be found at Server 2008 R2 .

Windows Mobile is used on PDA's and smartphones to provide a more complete experience. The new Windows Mobile 6.5 home screen keeps people up-to-date on important information by providing dashboard-like items such as new e-mails, texts, missed calls and calendar appointments. It also includes an improved touch-screen interface, making it easy to take action with a finger, and an updated version of the latest Internet Explorer Mobile browser, which in a third-party research study sponsored by Microsoft supported execution of up to 48 percent more assigned tasks than the other browsers and phones studied.