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1. xporvista

   
   Posted on: December 10, 2008 at 12:20PM  

   Another thing I would like to see, is what Microsoft is doing different to stop the Mac wining. I work with a few Mac users and they are always saying that I should become a Mac user. It is so much easier to use. I know nothing about Macs, and I wish I could think of something that a PC can do better than a Mac.

   Plus, they are saying, everything in Win 7 is just copied from OS X. What can Microsoft say that will shut the Mac users up?
2. Photo1921a

   
   Posted on: December 10, 2008 at 5:07PM  

   I enjoy these blogs would like to see  more updates to technical aspects of windows and directions that Microsoft is heading.  However with that being said, I still feel that the old Vista beta Microsoft is around.   I think Microsoft is talking a good game and that they want input, but  they really don't. Couple of examples, the IE 8 blogs,  Microsoft say, no, no we won't do that, no we think it's better this way. alright a lot of people want this but we may address this at the next version.  On the Windows 7 blog, very much the same, it's no why would want to do that, No it's better this way.  Even in these blogs, Mike Nash, stated Windows 7 will be feature complete when it gets to Beta, we wont be changing anything. During the Betas of Vista, Microsoft just refused to listen or change, Microsoft even admitted that was a mistake.  Now how have you addressed this problem, by saying up front, "there will be no change."  With that being said, how is that listening, changing, and living up to your new battle cry,  Windows is "Life with out Walls" ????

   "Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it."

      --George Santayana
3. makita82

   
   Posted on: December 10, 2008 at 7:15PM  

   I think that performance increase is the most important update I would like to see in Windows 7. Visual and usability increases would be nice. But I think that if the performance and trimming of out dated code where windows will run just fine on older machines.
4. 7flavor

   
   Posted on: December 11, 2008 at 12:37AM  

   I'd like this blog to become the actual source for some exclusive and new information on Windows 7 like it was in the past. Currently, it's a marketing-cum-advertising PR frontend for the general Windows folks. I'd like to see more technical posts, each written by a different Windows team that manages a particular subsystem/component and one that delivers actual useful and unique info on Windows.
5. yert

   
   Posted on: December 13, 2008 at 5:53PM  

   More of the tech behind Windows.

   Usage tips and how-tos of simple things, like how to make a panorama in Windows Live PhotoGallery.

   Information on technology and also how Windows works with it, technology like USB 3.0, or the sound subsystems.

   Guest bloggers, and don't be afraid to start with big community names like Paul Thurrott or Ed Bott, company insiders and veterans like Bill Gates and even people around the Windows ecosystem, be it the CEO of Acer down to the smalltime blogger friends you see out here.

   Interviews with those in the Windows ecosystem and inside Microsoft.

   Reminders of how we can suggest new features to Microsoft, or how we can help Microsoft improve Windows, like usage data and bug reports.

   Contests giving out some software lovin' from Microsoft, or even just Beta invites.

   Don't be afraid to address complaints and shortcomings.

   Be frank about your competition. Don't be afraid to say nice things about them, but also don't be afraid to call them out.
6. starscream

   
   Posted on: December 15, 2008 at 1:22AM  

   Love the new super task bar experience (I have grouping disabled and shortcut icons kept small)

   The cleaned up windows explorer interface and 'library' function is awesome.

   So far running smooth for a beta.

   Great work all involved!
7. hayata1967

   
   Posted on: December 15, 2008 at 2:59AM  

   First of all, please let me say that I think it's *great* that you are taking feedback like this. It shows that Microsoft is truly interested in listening to their customers regarding their computing needs.

   That said, I must confess to being confused by copy like this, found on the Windows 7 home page:

   "Finally, we're working hard to ensure that Windows 7 will run on any PC and work with any program that works today with Windows Vista, so upgrading from Windows Vista will be easy."

   The problem with this statement is that most users have not adopted Windows Vista, unless it has been forced upon them via a new PC purchase. And, many of those who have purchased Vista PCs have spent a lot of time and effort, with varying degrees of success, downgrading those PCs to Windows XP.

   Why have these folks rejected Vista? Put simply, because Vista doesn't work with many of the hardware devices and software applications that these people use and depend on.

   Saying that Windows 7 will work with any piece of software or hardware that works with Vista does not address the problems that most people have with Vista. And, it does not provide any reason for people to upgrade to the new OS, if it sufferes the same incompatibilties as the OS that has previously been rejected.

   Bells and whistles are all fine and dandy -- Transparent windows, docks on the desktop, photo and video editing programs, et al. But, the fact is, most people liked Windows XP just fine and don't see any benefit to Vista, especially in the face of all its incompatibilities.

   If Microsoft want Windows 7 to be successful, here are a couple of ideas:

   - Make it compatible with Windows XP hardware and software, especially printers and other peripherals.

   - Include a "Windows Classic" theme (yes, a "theme," not a "style"; and, while we're on that topic, why arbitrarily change the name of a feature that people already know? It's pointless and inefficient, and will lead to more people becoming frustrated and rejecting the product) that looks and acts like Windows XP, a UI that people find familiar and productive.

   These are the two biggies. If Microsoft chooses to ignore the fact that users do not like the Vista interface and its myriad incompatibilities with Windows XP hardware and software, they do so at their own risk. Customer service is about giving the people what they want. And, what they want is a better OS that is fully compatible with XP, not a warmed-over Vista.

   I make these comments with the utmost respect. But, as a frustrated PC user, I hope you will take them seriously.

   Thank you.
8. hayata1967

   
   Posted on: December 15, 2008 at 3:31AM  

   One quick clarification to my above post: When I say include a "Windows Classic" theme, I mean a theme that is the same as the "Windows Classic" theme in Windows XP. In other words, a theme that looks and behaves like Windows 98.

   Sorry for any confusion.
9. Brandon LeBlanc

   

   
   Posted on: December 15, 2008 at 5:42PM  

   Thank you all for the awesome feedback!

   To be specific - the kind of feedback I was asking for originally was less about specific product feedback regarding features and UI in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but rather ideas for blog posts here, topics you're interested in seeing more about, etc. It's great to see some of the actual product feedback here but I'm looking for ways to grow the blog by looking to offer content based of your direct feedback here.

   - Brandon
10. sl380mbz

    
    Posted on: December 18, 2008 at 1:37PM  

    I have Windows Vista Home Premium. This is the second laptop I have had with it. One was  Toshiba, this one a Sony. Both have had the same problem with Vista and nobody can figure it out. Not even my son-in-law, who is an IT pro. Problem is: When I open a new window from a link, the new window often does not "develop". It does not open and display. Just the frame of the window and then Windows freezes. I have to close and restart. It does this up to 10 times a day. Quite annoying. None of the service packs work, system recovery doesn't help, the internal fix program can't find a thing wrong, security software can't find a thing wrong, defrag, disc cleaner, nothing helps. The Sony has done this from Day One. ( Sorry, Hillary). When it reboots, a window says Explorer is looking for a solution and never does. So what do I do? Is it time to move to Mac? Downgrade to XP?