I'd be running Windows 7 on a Dell Mini 12 if the Intel GMA 500 video drivers weren't fracked up

That might lead to an interesting interview topic... have C9 interview whoever's responsible for vetting video drivers (the WHQL folks)... give us a look at the process (if there is one).
(Note that I'm not claiming that MS is responsible for my driver problem... beta OS with an uncommon video card is a recipe for trouble. Just hope it gets sorted out by release, because GMA 500 is getting more common.)