Lenovo: Windows 8 is so good, everyone wants Windows 7 • The Channel

Lenovo's enterprise Windows approach

"Lenovo has learned from the Windows Vista experience that the official Microsoft "downgrade" path can be painful. So the machines are "downgraded" to Windows 7 by default. Of course, that's exactly what customers want - and Lenovo is reaping the benefit of listening to those customers.
The computer maker even throws in a Start Menu for Windows 8, which is installable from the Lenovo software bundle. The company wouldn't be drawn on the exact ratio of Windows 7 to Windows 8 machines shipped."

Lenovo: Windows 8 is so good, everyone wants Windows 7 • The Channel