So, you had trouble with Windows in 1995. I had trouble with Linux in 1997 and MacOS in 2001. I guess that means we have to put our trust in OS/2, cause clearly the evidence is overwhelming against the alternatives.

If you haven't used Windows as a main OS since 1995, you should be ashamed you even have an opinion on Windows a la 2010. That's carrying a lot of hatered.

Windows 7 is a damned good OS[1]. Windows is better in some ways, Linux is better in other ways[2]. Disagree with the first statement as much as you like, but anyone who disagrees on the last statement, is officially unable to make an objective evaluation on the subject what so ever.

It is impossible to say if Windows 7 Phone is good or not even based on the newest version of desktop Windows. It's hardly even related. I doubt it will be any good, because Microsoft has been trying too hard to the Iphone, so they will be competing on the wrong terms. But that sure as Murphy doesn't mean having a registry makes it bad.