the thing is that they don't really need to supply it, the vista drivers will work if they unlock them, Windows 7 is completely backwards compatable with Vista and all vista drivers operate correctly in 7.

I doubt (no - I know) that Dell (or any other manufacturer) will not supply drivers for a beta OS. If you are able to find something that works, then consider yourself fortunate. Otherwise, you'll have to wait.

Hello EdwinMorris, I have just read your post and wanted to let you and the others know that Microsoft has posted a Windows 7 Beta hardware support page that can answer some of your questions about common hardware issues. Keeping in mind that Windows 7 is still in Beta so 3rd party manufactures like Dell may not be ready to release updated drivers to support Windows 7 yet. The Windows 7 team is working to make sure that there will be device and driver compatibility for the official Windows 7 product launch. Follow this link and check to check the compatibility of your hardware and devices; http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/windows7/support.mspx
Rick, Windows Outreach Team

Thanks, but there aren't any printers on that hardware list. I'll keep an eye out.

You just need to run the driver installation program in compatibility mode. I had the same problem with a HP printer.

oh wow, thank you so much, i didn't even think of that