10 Things Windows 7 Has Taught Microsoft

Microsoft has been generating billions of dollars in revenue and profits over the last several years through both good times and bad. And although Office has been an integral component in that success, Microsoft's Windows operating system is also a key component. The software giant's operating system is currently running on hundreds of millions of computers around the world, making it one of the most influential and important products in the world. With Windows 7, Microsoft has reached new heights. The operating system is wildly popular and being used by people everywhere. Even as reports crop up suggesting Microsoft will be launching Windows 8 next year, companies still are planning to invest in Microsoft's current operating system. To say that it has been a sales marvel for Microsoft would be an understatement. But with any success comes lessons. And for Microsoft, there are several lessons to be learned from Windows 7. Here's a look at those lessons and what they have to teach Microsoft about how to make Windows 8 succeed.