Windows 7 is just fine and is better than Windows 8 in a lot of ways. While 8 has a few new features that are nice it is also a pain in the butt to use and is easy to break.
If I had a choice I would stick with 7 until MS gets 8 where it needs to be or see how 9 does when it comes out
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Shane