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Tim S · 29th Oct 2008, 08:08

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...ui-previewed/1

Attendees of the Microsoft Professional Developer's Conference were treated to a preview of the new user interface functionality destined for Windows 7.

confusis · 29th Oct 2008, 08:15

glorified patch?

Shielder · 29th Oct 2008, 08:30

Looks a lot like Vista. Some of those ideas have been 'borrowed' from OSX as you say, but KDE4 offers similar functionality via Plasma. Unfortunately, for Microsoft that is, businesses will look at this and question the relevance. Unless MS can force users down the Windows 7 route via some compelling features (from Microsoft?) then XP will live long in the Corporate IT sphere.

Andy

Woodstock · 29th Oct 2008, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusis

glorified patch?

an expensive glorified patch

Why do I see this surpassing the amount of insults that vista recieved

UncertainGod · 29th Oct 2008, 08:40

It's a good catch up to KDE's plasma, but all I really give a crap about is general performance improvements and less notifications about pointless stuff.

veland · 29th Oct 2008, 08:47

This looks more like some "My first Windows!" thing... I don't want all the fancy graphics, give me something that works and where I can find what I'm looking for without going through lots of wizards, helps systems, fancy windows with no content and so on...

Brooxy · 29th Oct 2008, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

an expensive glorified patch

Why do I see this surpassing the amount of insults that vista recieved

Maybe not so - it's only a UI preview, so for all we know, Microsoft may have some uber function that hasn't been announced yet. Hell for all we know, it could require the computing power of Windows 3.1 to run the OS, while providing us with shiny colors, reliable data security, a browser that is better than firefox.

My god it's cold outside...hell freezing over anyone?

Burnout21 · 29th Oct 2008, 09:19

wow that looks like KDE!

DougEdey · 29th Oct 2008, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnout21

wow that looks like KDE!

I just thought exactly the same thing!

Crunch77 · 29th Oct 2008, 09:44

Would love to have the UI enhancements mentioned in the article. I wonder however, if this couldn't be possible to do in Vista?

liratheal · 29th Oct 2008, 09:50

What the **** is that?

ramjet · 29th Oct 2008, 10:06

x

ramjet · 29th Oct 2008, 10:07

I have an open mind about W7 - but Vista never worked for networked computers

I am responsible for 7 inter-linked file servers & numerous PCs and Laptops on and off-site - every one is on XP which is a stable network environment

Not only my company but all the companies I know in the UK are are on XP for networked workstations AND our external network suppliers/installer who supply networks all over the UK tell me that they have NO - that's NONE - networks running on VISTA -

when I buy a new set of laptops I insist on being supplied with an XP roll-back disk for each

etc etc etc

W7's going to have to be able to provide a guaranteed stable network to prompt any change at all

RJ

bowman · 29th Oct 2008, 10:08

Oh look, they copied KDE.

I'll stick to *nix and install KDE 4.2 instead..

Ninja_182 · 29th Oct 2008, 10:13

Going back to the Windows 7 name thread some time ago, doesnt this make it Windows 6.1? Or have I missed something

icutebluezone · 29th Oct 2008, 10:26

Im still with XP pro SP3. And hate visaand have used, Windows 7 i mite try Thats a mite.

theevilelephant · 29th Oct 2008, 10:29

I quite like the look of that actually, sure it "borrows" heavily from OSX and KDE but i like it. I might just skip vista alltogether and go straight to 7

proxess · 29th Oct 2008, 10:34

They should just release it as a UI service pack for Vista, thats exactly what it is.

<A88> · 29th Oct 2008, 10:37

I'm quite impressed by all the UI enhancements and tweaks they've showed off so far. Things like simply shuffling taskbar items I've been after for a long time, and the whole docking windows into different grid setups should be cool (ironically I sat through the PDC keynote the liveblog next to it using Vista's more difficult method). There doesn't seem to be too much going on elsewhere but 7 should at least make up for all the problems people had with Vista- all the 'under the hood' changes have already been made so there's not much to go wrong here.

I was also doubly impressed when he held up a 1Ghz (VIA?), 1GB netbook and said it ran Windows 7 fine and used only 500mb of disk space (so obviously a slightly cut down version).

Woodstock · 29th Oct 2008, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by proxess

They should just release it as a UI service pack for Vista, thats exactly what it is.

but people dont pay for a UI service pack, which is what they want

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ramjet What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	XP rules in Network Environment I have an open mind about W7 - but Vista never worked for networked computers I am responsible for 7 inter-linked file servers & numerous PCs and Laptops on and off-site - every one is on XP which is a stable network environment Not only my company but all the companies I know in the UK are are on XP for networked workstations AND our external network suppliers/installer who supply networks all over the UK tell me that they have NO - that's NONE - networks running on VISTA - when I buy a new set of laptops I insist on being supplied with an XP roll-back disk for each etc etc etc W7's going to have to be able to provide a guaranteed stable network to prompt any change at all RJ

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29th Oct 2008, 10:37	#19
<A88> Trust the Computer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,797	I'm quite impressed by all the UI enhancements and tweaks they've showed off so far. Things like simply shuffling taskbar items I've been after for a long time, and the whole docking windows into different grid setups should be cool (ironically I sat through the PDC keynote the liveblog next to it using Vista's more difficult method). There doesn't seem to be too much going on elsewhere but 7 should at least make up for all the problems people had with Vista- all the 'under the hood' changes have already been made so there's not much to go wrong here. I was also doubly impressed when he held up a 1Ghz (VIA?), 1GB netbook and said it ran Windows 7 fine and used only 500mb of disk space (so obviously a slightly cut down version).