Although I'm OK with the Metro interface, I agree that it just doesn't work for workstation users. I hope you're right that they release a version that restores complete desktop functionality.

So, are they already thinking of phasing out Windows 7? I am thinking of getting the Pro version instead of my Home Edition but ....???

Not even close, Lotus. Windows 7 will be around for a long time.

Thank you and Yay..I really like 7!!

Microsoft's product support life cycle for Windows 7 is here
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&x=6&y=5&c2=14019

Mainstream support until January 2015.
Extended support until January 2020.

XP has extended support until April 2014.

Interesting that Vista mainstream support ended in April 2012. I hadn't realized that. (extended support for Vista ends April 2017)

You can find more Microsoft lifecycle information here
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselect