I've been interested in Windows 7 for a while now, because like you I plan on skipping Vista altogether. Aside from hardware compatibility and UI, I wonder if it's time that the standard windows start menu is changed for the better. I also hope that there will be lower hardware requirement version that support legacy computers.
Here's a nice alternative to use in the meantime: http://www.linuxmint.com/
"How to" for newbies: http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de...-elyssa-r1
Here's a nice alternative to use in the meantime: http://www.linuxmint.com/
"How to" for newbies: http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de...-elyssa-r1