While we weren't really expecting Microsoft to release the successor to Windows Vista until 2010, TG Daily is reporting that Windows 7 could be on track for a 2009 release. Considering how poorly Windows Vista has been received by many circles, we're guessing the news could be a mixed blessing for Microsoft.

On the one hand, it's nice to know there's something new and hopefully more stable on the horizon. On the other hand, many individuals and businesses that may be holding off on "upgrading" to Vista might decide to skip the current generation of Windows altogether.

Microsoft is not officially confirming or denying TG Daily's report, but according to TG Daily, some parties have already received an early build of the operating system

[via ZDNet]