Comments

1. Brendan

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 9:03PM  

   Is it possible to make the whole window transparent? That's something that I was expecting in Vista when they hyped up the Aero Glass interface. When I'm looking at my pictures folder, having the background be transparent would create a much greater focus on the objects in the folder, which I believe is how Microsoft advertised the usefulness of Aero. I don't know if that would create an undo hog of resources, but at least maybe an option people can do? That'd really be something to show off to those sticking with XP.
2. Evan

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 9:16PM  

   Well, I hope they maintain the backwards compatibility. They need to allow real adminstrator rights on a computer for a user to remove all those nags about "ARE you sure" etc..

   Alot of people having a computer program being condescending to them. The front door of a building should be locked but not every room in the house as is in windows vista. Go after these damn dark force hackers so the white knight hackers don't have to save the day all time. As technology becomes more advanced people are less and less technologically inclined to learn something new. There is a shocking lack of computer literacy in society. Maybe these corporations should provide free tutorials with every copy of a new operating system.

   This a super sophiticated typewriter. All children and users on computer have provided a typing tutorial with every new computer. When I had to learn how to type I took a typing class. Today too many people are one finger typists.
3. Ryan Zoller

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 10:18PM  

   The news on Windows 7 is great but I'd like to see a clear upgrade path defined for users who have invested in Vista, especially small business owners who have taken the leap to fully enable their system and make the transition to Server 2008 and Vista Business.  We just did that in Summer of 2008 and here we are a new version of Windows available in "Early 2009".... what exactly is Microsoft going to do for me to protect and extend my investment?
4. happyandyk

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 12:44AM  

   I think Windows 7 will really iron out Vista's irritants. When is the public beta planned to be released / December 2008?

   It would be interesting to see how Microsoft tries to tell customers who have bought or paid to upgrade to Vista, to pay again for Windows 7, so soon.

   @William Dowell ^ www.winvistaclub.com/t52.html may interest you if you want to add the Downloads folder to your Vista Start Menu.
5. Soosan

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 8:52AM  

   From what I have seen/heard/read so far I'd like to compliment you lot on the improvements. They actually seem to be improvements.

   Faster, more intuitive, easier to use. All sounds too good to be true. Please make sure it's not ;)
6. blew

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 2:32PM  

   How about me find a new system not involving a registry system so easily fooled and start-up folders? why? along with all the other start up methods. They feed backdoors and spyware/adware. All the other complaints of these people are just because they are lazy or dont know the actualy fuctions of Vista. You can view IP easily or just type in command in task man and get it. Also  the pross mon does catagorize things click the top above the list box to do it. P.S. Linux beryl is a great place to copy ideas and functionality I like it lol.
7. clayton

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 2:34PM  

   Windows 7 looks interesting, but I feel somewhat slighted that I chose Vista (over XP) for my new laptop last year only to now learn that my hard-earned money was invested in an operating system that is doomed to be replaced within a scant couple of years.  Please, I had faith in Microsoft's Vista, as did a lot of other people.  Now the company is going to reward people like me by moving on to another operating system?  How long will it be before you drop support for Vista?

   This reminds me of the time a few years ago when I purchased a laptop pre-installed with Windows ME.  That turned out to be a bad decision, as that ship was already sinking. Now, with Vista, I feel that I've spent a lot of money on a ticket for another OS Titanic.

   I only hope Microsoft offers us Vista users a cheap upgrade.
8. enrique

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 3:43PM  

   it seems like they're just trying to copy Mac......its desktop looks similar to that.....get sum better ideas of ur own
9. smalaw

   
   Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 9:29PM  

   I beta tested Vista and stayed with XP. I didn't like the UAC. A virus/firewall program with a hard-firewall router and antispyware; Vista's UAC threw me into security GAG mode. I did upgrade to Office 2007 hoping they could relax a bit. I'm thinking they have - reading about Win7. Aero was excellent on Vista but, like I've read, my machine became noticeably slower - can't do slower - not with 3.2g cpu, 2g ram & GT6600 VidCard.

   One main concern I have is - can I upgrade smoothly? Vista preformed best on my machine under fresh install - upgrading threw Vista into complete screwy mode; F'n stupid my having to reinstall everything I own. I have the sinking feeling I'll have to GAG this one down if I commit to Win7.

   Will beta Win7 in hopes of upgrading.
10. Vuzedome

    
    Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 9:48PM  

    Current owners of Authentic Vista should be given a discount for the new operating system. I don't know how this will work, but that is all I'll ever want.

    And the new operating should be more original, instead of copying(seems like they are copying) others.