Yes people, Microsoft's new operating system and office suite to be available for customers via download.

 Microsoft reveal that Windows Vista and Microsft office 2007 will be  available for direct download via Windows Marketplace starting from 30th this January at retail price that seems to be a crap deal, because you won't get the disc's, no packaging and manuals of the retails version.Windows Vista editions offered through Windows Marketplace will be available in English only, in either 32-bit or 64-bit versions. Windows Marketplace visitors also can find a wide variety of Windows-compatible hardware and software, including products carrying the Certified for Windows Vista logo.

Microsoft also detail its new Windows Anytime Upgrade program, a new option that enables customers to upgrade their existing editions of Windows Vista to the different flavors of vista.The manufacturer's suggested retail prices to upgrade to more premium editions of Windows Vista are as follows: Home Basic to Home Premium $79, Home Basic to Ultimate $199, Home Premium to Ultimate $159 and Business to Ultimate $139.

"With the consumer launch of Windows Vista so close, we're excited to announce three new ways to make the purchase and upgrade experience easier than ever," said Brad Brooks, general manager of Windows Client Marketing at Microsoft. "These new programs give our customers more flexibility and choice to ensure they get the edition that's right for them."