The Microsoft management said that it had learned from the mistakes made with the Windows Vista and would not repeat them with the highly-anticipated Windows 7. Microsoft said it will make sure the customers of the new OS will have everything they need to get their products running efficiently and without any difficulties.

The software giant also announced it will launch on Monday the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Ecosystem Readiness Program. The new program provides the company’s software and hardware partners with access to tools and resources to test existing applications, devices, and systems to ensure compatibility.

The Program provides hardware vendors, equipment manufacturers, developers and software vendors with access to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 beta builds via Microsoft Connect. For remote testing, the two operating systems can also be accessed via virtual servers.

Microsoft is “really focused” on ensuring access for the ecosystem to information, tools and software, said Jeff Price, senior director in the Windows group at Microsoft. Unlike they did with the highly-criticized Windows Vista, Microsoft now wants to prepare the Windows 7’s launch by approaching partners early and make plans with them, said Mike Nash, the company’s corporate VP of Windows Product Management.

In an interview with Channelweb.com, Nash said the most interesting thing about this program is that it’s “prescriptive” and it provides users with the information needed and also with the content which explains why it’s important.

"One of the most impressive things about this content is that it's prescriptive," Nash told Channelweb.com in a recent interview. "It presents the information you need to know as well as the context of why it's important."

One of the most eye-catching features is Device Stage, which enables users to find applications for their hardware devices, an app that clearly indicates that Microsoft has taken the explosion of the smartphone market seriously and it is acting to make Windows 7 play well with these devices.