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All the current features plus
- a modulated setup (Ã* la Linux),
- remove IE (current E Version to all) EXCEPT that you put a little software that let you download the browser you want.
- better file organization (can we have MORE than folders -_-)
- more music format recognized (FLAC, ape, ogg, tta, m4a, etc, etc, etc)
- built-in music and video converter TO ALL FORMATS. Also, let it NOT be super limited.
- Built-in Send pictures to Imageshack, Photobucket, etc. Of course, to photobucket, you will need to log-in before uploading)
- Show Desktop on left OR right. Let the user choose.
- Luna* as a classic/basic theme. So, when I will run Adobe Audition 1.5, it wouldn't give a super ugly theme (I hate Windows 7's grey basic theme).
- (Better) Windows XP driver compatibility. So we don't have trouble getting it to work in compatibility mode.
- Having the direct choice between Windows 7's new taskbar and the other. Windows 7's way was just too indirect.
- Virtual desktops.
Originally Posted by z3r010
Multiple monitor task bar & the return of the XP animated network icon.
- New filesystem
- Improve dramatically the "TRIM" command for the SSDs.
- Ten times more performant than Windows XP on less hardware
- Protect Windows Kernel against viruses.**
Originally Posted by LFB
New UI...
Native .rar integration...
Image Editor and Viewer improvements...
Movie maker improvement with Dvix and other codecs integration...
Native blu-ray integration...***
That's it for now.
* Luna is Windows XP's theme for those that don't know
** Protect Windows' core files against changes. Files that are NOT necessary to Windows' are not protected by this. Example. Explorer.exe is protected and Resources' folder isn't (except the classic theme)
*** For god's sake, break HDCP!
- (Better) Windows XP driver compatibility. So we don't have trouble getting it to work in compatibility mode.
Why would you want that? Windows 8 will be three generations ahead. If your hardware or software doesn't support at least Windows 7 then time to get something new or simply don't upgrade.
Having to mantain backwards compatibility for so long will only hinder an operating system.
- x64 only, full native support
- Concurrent RDP sessions w/o hacks
- Improved file system
- SMB v3
- Cloud user profiles
Besides full x64 support...those recommendations are good...
If it goes full x64 I will have it np...its just that hardly anyone will be complete ready to go that route...
Why would you want that? Windows 8 will be three generations ahead. If your hardware or software doesn't support at least Windows 7 then time to get something new or simply don't upgrade.
Having to mantain backwards compatibility for so long will only hinder an operating system.
Very true...it hinders 7 right now because some manufactures are forgetting devices they made only drivers for XP and aren't bothering to update drivers for 7
Besides full x64 support...those recommendations are good...
If it goes full x64 I will have it np...its just that hardly anyone will be complete ready to go that route...
With Office 2010 x64 I see a lot more general users, not just enthusiasts, going x64. Even corporations like Cisco and Adobe who made a stink about not releasing x64 software are starting to. At some point Microsoft will need to go full x64 as the general user will have a hard time knowing to get x64 vs x86 but they generally know what operating system they have.
They've already drawn the line with their server products (Exchange 2007, W2K8 R2, ...)
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Originally Posted by mikinho
Why would you want that? Windows 8 will be three generations ahead. If your hardware or software doesn't support at least Windows 7 then time to get something new or simply don't upgrade.
Having to mantain backwards compatibility for so long will only hinder an operating system.
It's not hardware wise. It's device-wise. A LOT of printers, controllers, scanners, etc only has XP drivers and make them work correctly right now is really hard.
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Originally Posted by Lebon14
It's not hardware wise. It's device-wise. A LOT of printers, controllers, scanners, etc only has XP drivers and make them work correctly right now is really hard.
Yeah, if anything people were upset that most newer computer hardware didn't have support for XP lol
My mom's boyfriend recently gave me his old printer, he had to buy a new one because there was no vista driver for it.
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Windows 7 Pro. x64 CPU AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8GHz Motherboard Asus M4A785-M Memory G-Skill 2 x 1GB DDR2 800MHz Graphics Card (Integrated) ATI Radeon 4200 Sound Card VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-Channel Monitor(s) Displays 16" CRT Screen Resolution 1152x864@75Hz
Keyboard Standard Dell Mouse Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse (black) PSU Raidmax 450W Case Raidmax Tornado Cooling Thermaltake SpinQ (aka: Black Widow) Hard Drives Seagate ST3300831AS - 300GB 7200rpm (RAID0)
Seagate ST3300831AS - 300GB 7200rpm (RAID0)
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB 7200rpm Internet Speed Download: 1.6mbps, Upload: 320kbps