The Windows 7 public beta has been delayed by Microsoft because of traffic issues. The site has seen a great new amount of traffic, everybody being interested in the beta of their new operating system. Because of this, Microsoft has decided to delay the public beta in order to add some additional infrastructure support to the Microsoft site.

Some wonder why is Microsoft insisting on carrying the whole bandwidth burden on their shoulders when programs like BitTorrent exist and work just fine.  Microsoft declared that the extra measures that are now being taken are in the advantage of the users. They want that the download of the new Windows 7 beta to run as smooth as possible.

Microsoft has recognized some of the mistakes Vista has been, and still is, criticized for including the compatibility issues with certain programs and devices, the fact that after 5 years in the making upon its release there were no drivers to make some components run the operating system.

On the other hand, Microsoft said that Vista successfully made things safer, especially on the Internet and in different networks.

There has also been a brief demonstration of what is new in Windows 7 and among the innovations, Microsoft presented Libraries, which is a feature that will allow the user to search files and folders more efficiently. Another interesting new thing Windows 7 brings is the option to use your computer with the touch of your fingers. This touchscreen feature was definitely eye catching and if put to good use it may attract a lot of customers.