Update: A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the video is fake.
Thanks TechMedik for posting this in our forums, Ars Technica have posted what could be a promo video for Windows 7. Read on ...
Many users are interested in whether or not Windows 7 will be an improvement in terms of performance, but that verdict will only be out once benchmark tests are performed on the RTM build. That will be a while. Other users have their eyes set on what features Windows 7 will offer over Windows Vista. Will Microsoft's next operating system add something that truly makes the user exclaim "wow!" or make customers rush to stores the second it hits the shelves?
The current internal builds look like Windows Vista, and this is completely normal because Microsoft begins work on the user interface last. Nevertheless, there have been minor features added already (none of which are set in stone of course). Out of everything we've seen in these early builds, there really hasn't been anything to write home about yet, until now.
Thanks TechMedik for posting this in our forums, Ars Technica have posted what could be a promo video for Windows 7. Read on ...
Many users are interested in whether or not Windows 7 will be an improvement in terms of performance, but that verdict will only be out once benchmark tests are performed on the RTM build. That will be a while. Other users have their eyes set on what features Windows 7 will offer over Windows Vista. Will Microsoft's next operating system add something that truly makes the user exclaim "wow!" or make customers rush to stores the second it hits the shelves?
The current internal builds look like Windows Vista, and this is completely normal because Microsoft begins work on the user interface last. Nevertheless, there have been minor features added already (none of which are set in stone of course). Out of everything we've seen in these early builds, there really hasn't been anything to write home about yet, until now.
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What Windows really needs though is a new program installation paradigm. The "Next-next-next-next-next-next-next-finish" deal is just annoying and dated. Just steal the OSX "mount image, drag icon to Applications" system already! Have some sort of virtual machine or wrapper for the old (current) stuff that vomits files all over the hard drive and registry as a backwards compatibility method.
Lol that would be breath taking. Like when compiz fusion was introduced - that was breath taking.
And what problems has the registry caused since Windows 2000 anyway? Especially now Microsoft push users into not running admin accounts. It’s just a database used to store settings, if they're not being stored there that means they'll have to be stored in config files, which create a whole lot of new problems.
There is nothing wrong with the registry... it's just a database... XML config files and INI files are not multi-user and have concurrency locking issues which the registry fixes...
Something they should have done with Vista. Completely rewrite the operating system from the ground up.
Something they should have done with Vista. Completely rewrite the operating system from the ground up.
If they did that it most likely wouldn't be available now, or in the foreseeable future, nor would it run much (or any) of the software currently available for it, at the same quality it currently does - which is the main reason Windows has the stronghold that it does.
You can’t just re-write an operating system in two years, certainty not properly, and not one that does all the things people expect Windows to. So get real.
And what problems has the registry caused since Windows 2000 anyway? Especially now Microsoft push users into not running admin accounts. It’s just a database used to store settings, if they're not being stored there that means they'll have to be stored in config files, which create a whole lot of new problems.
The registry IS the main problem with Windows, and the whole point originally of the scrapped new file system, by having things in a database structure with tables instead of a registry, it will speed things up while at the same time make installing/uninstalling programs easier. The registry has been considered a mess since it's inception, and needing replaced a long time ago.
I think virtualization is the way to go. You can make major OS code changes and still maintain compatibility with XP, simply because you're actually running XP.
WinFS wasn't a filesystem, and wasn't meant to replace the registry.
It sure as hell didn't speed anything up =P
And what problems has the registry caused since Windows 2000 anyway? Especially now Microsoft push users into not running admin accounts. It’s just a database used to store settings, if they're not being stored there that means they'll have to be stored in config files, which create a whole lot of new problems.
The problem with the registry IMO is that it tends to make configuration very difficult to take with you.
If configuration data is stored in a file, I can easily copy that file and just that file, if I want to set up the program the same way on a new PC/after a clean install/whatever.
There's no uniform way to retrieve the registry units associated with a given program.
By comparison, Leopard is still killing even Windows 7.
Then again, we'll just have to wait and see until Windows 7 hits at least Beta 2 (or even RC1) before we can make a reasonable judgement.
The numbers speak for themselves.
http://marketshare.hitslink.com/report.aspx?qprid=10
I don't think "killing" correctly describes the effect MacOS is having on the Vista market share. Vista is beating OS X on both PowerPC and MacIntel platforms, combined. I'm not a big fan of Microsoft or Windows, but be realistic about the success of each platform. There never will be a mass exodus of users. . any change will take place gradually over a long period of time, possibly as long as 10 or 20 years. We could be in the middle of that right now, only time will tell. I guess it's not all bad though. . while MacOS may be number three behind Vista and XP, at least MacOS is doing better these days than every other version of Windows. Unfortunately there are still more geriatric corporate desktops running NT4 than there are PCs running my OS of choice.
I can say this though, so long as Apple runs any advertisements that insult their competition (and by extension that platform's users), I'll be passing on their shiny product. Even if I don't run Windows, the advertisement jabs at people running machines without a fruit on the side of the box.
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Nothing breathtaking here though...
I'm just amazed that anyone actually *is* impressed by it. I guess people don't have much faith in us these days?
I mean seriously... do some of you actually want SmartFTP to replace Explorer? lol
There is no way you were a "hardcore Windows fan" if you switched due to the Vista "debacle".
There is NO Vista debacle there WAS NO Vista debacle. It's just a bunch of people expecting a new OS to run on outdated computers. I bet you are very happy with a NEW Mac that runs OS X fast. Guess what, a NEW PC would run Vista fast, too (as long as you make sure you dont get crapware from an OEM).
There is no way you were a "hardcore Windows fan" if you switched due to the Vista "debacle".
There is NO Vista debacle there WAS NO Vista debacle. It's just a bunch of people expecting a new OS to run on outdated computers. I bet you are very happy with a NEW Mac that runs OS X fast. Guess what, a NEW PC would run Vista fast, too (as long as you make sure you dont get crapware from an OEM).
QFT
There is no way you were a "hardcore Windows fan" if you switched due to the Vista "debacle".
There is NO Vista debacle there WAS NO Vista debacle. It's just a bunch of people expecting a new OS to run on outdated computers. I bet you are very happy with a NEW Mac that runs OS X fast. Guess what, a NEW PC would run Vista fast, too (as long as you make sure you dont get crapware from an OEM).
Well said. I could never go back to Xp now I have Vista.
There is no way you were a "hardcore Windows fan" if you switched due to the Vista "debacle".
There is NO Vista debacle there WAS NO Vista debacle. It's just a bunch of people expecting a new OS to run on outdated computers. I bet you are very happy with a NEW Mac that runs OS X fast. Guess what, a NEW PC would run Vista fast, too (as long as you make sure you dont get crapware from an OEM).
Well said. I could never go back to Xp now I have Vista.
BS
my pc runs vista just fine but why would i drive a DRM Bloat machine
when i can run a good os instead ?
its pretty much like trading in a Porsche for a VW Bug with a flashier paint job and spiffy rims and tinted windows etc
You Vista fanboys will forever get owned in every debate for one reason.
Performance.
if that has no value to you then by all means drive your bloat wagon
and leave the rest of us intelligent computer users alone kthxbye
google the word overclock.. 14 and a half million hits
look it up and see what it means and then come and tell me that performance doesnt matter
this whole vista vs xp debate is retarded how can a bloated pos "Symantec Norton Vista" be better when the facts PROVE otherwise
It must be nice to live in a illusionary world where the facts / reality can be warped to suit your needs as you see fit
I guess we have reached the age when Overclocking / Benchmarking has DIED
There is no way you were a "hardcore Windows fan" if you switched due to the Vista "debacle".
There is NO Vista debacle there WAS NO Vista debacle. It's just a bunch of people expecting a new OS to run on outdated computers. I bet you are very happy with a NEW Mac that runs OS X fast. Guess what, a NEW PC would run Vista fast, too (as long as you make sure you dont get crapware from an OEM).
Well said. I could never go back to Xp now I have Vista.
my pc runs vista just fine but why would i drive a DRM Bloat machine
when i can run a good os instead ?
Performance.
google the word overclock.. 14 and a half million hits
look it up and see what it means and then come and tell me that performance doesnt matter
this whole vista vs xp debate is retarded how can a bloated pos "Symantec Norton Vista" be better when the facts PROVE otherwise
It must be nice to live in a illusionary world where the facts / reality can be warped to suit your needs as you see fit
I guess we have reached the age when Overclocking / Benchmarking has DIED
I have to wonder if it's actually you living in the alternate reality. I run Vista and haven't run into any DRM related problems. My computer is also overclocked from 2.13 GHz to 3.2 GHz, all running fast, stable and smooth on Vista SP1. On the same machine I've also got OSX Leopard installed and guess what? Both Vista and OSX run equally well. Both have their pluses and minuses. In the end they're just operating systems and its up to you to decide which one you like better. I like both.
Seriously guys, what DO you want? Vista was all eye candy and you hated that, now this looks like Microsoft is actually adding in stuff that'll genuinely increase productivity (Dual pane Explorer? Hell yes!) and it's still not good enough?
Ok, maybe "breathtaking" isn't the right description, but I've yet to see an OS that looks "breathtaking" and didn't **** all over productivity at the same time.
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Seriously guys, what DO you want? Vista was all eye candy and you hated that, now this looks like Microsoft is actually adding in stuff that'll genuinely increase productivity (Dual pane Explorer? Hell yes!) and it's still not good enough?
Ok, maybe "breathtaking" isn't the right description, but I've yet to see an OS that looks "breathtaking" and didn't **** all over productivity at the same time.
If these things make to the final version, I'll be getting it. These are things I can actually find a use for (compared to the new features in Vista).
In fact they're ALL available right now on XP as freeware apps. Excuse me while I don't care.
http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=403842
Dan from Microsoft confirmed. They could be lying, but then we could catch their lie later if it turns out to be true.
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Nothing beats the time where XP came out while I was still on a Win95 PC.
That time XP really excited me, I prayed to get it
Maybe thats because I'm pretty much a kid at that time.
The first time I'm on Vista, I'm totally lost.
Its like they splited up the usual display properties and throw them around.
Many things are split up and relocated, had a hard time configuring the system for my uncle.
Or unless it was Jobs saying all these new features were "breath taking" ™ and then LTD would agree.
Haven't learnt a thing, have they?
(Edit: Read #21.)
Haven't learnt a thing, have they?
(Edit: Read #21.)
Quite a telling statement, actually.
People! Don't be stupid! Please!
Believe me, know one here thought that video was "breathtaking"
That aside, I do hope they make it faster and smaller, and preferably 64bit only, having many versions in 32/64bit oem/retail N/KN etc. does make for confusion.
How the **** am I supposed to hide porn now?
http://www.WinFuture.de/news,39496.html
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