Oh no! Not that Hippie guy with his crazy ideas again! We know he's smoked too much of that homegrown stuff!
Well, I'm here to tell ya', I didn't inhale!!
=beedubaya;106347]If Windows 8 is a success and consumers give Microsoft the green light to keep going this direction, here are some things we can look forward to in Windows 9.
-No more separate Home/Pro/RT versions. Just one Windows 9 for everybody for simplicity
Sounds Good! Keeps with the old antage, "Keep it simple, Stupid".
-All applications run full screen
Nope! Won't do the job at all! Snap half/half for dual panes. Two quarter panes and 1/2 pane. Quarter/quarter/quarter/quarter for quad panes. 5, 6, 7, up to a zillion panes if one has a monitor large enough. This will also be performed in multiple monitors with multiple panes if need be. The options/possibilities will be endless.
Not only that, but one will be able to navigate to any pane to work within that pane or monitor to work there. e.g. -> This will be so that one may have email open in one to keep an eye on or work within, a calendar in one, a clock in one, a browser or two open in others, doing work in a CAD app in another or in another full monitor screen, translating in another 4, 5, 6, etc. panes, and so on.
-Complete removal of the desktop and Windows Explorer
My last statement means bye-bye to the desktop. No need for it anymore. Windows Explorer will stay for file organization. Move, copy, delete, organize folders/libraries, etc. Perhaps limited, though, so one cannot see the Windows files.
-Removal of multitasking capability
BeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeP! Sorry, wrong answer!
-Removal of support for optical or removable media; Can no longer install software off CD/DVD
I don't think so. Not all people on the planet have access to the internet to download software. One may order by phone or mail to install. Besides, what if one wants to watch a flick, listen to music, create a disc to play in their car or elsewhere, etc.
-All programs downloaded as apps from Microsoft store; no other option for installing software onto Windows 9
Sorry, Dave. I can't let you do that. (2001: A Space Odyssey) Again, not all have access to the Internet. Repeat options above. All software will eventually be written in the M$ app interface. No more 3rd party legacy programs unless written this way and purchased through the store, mail, or by phone.
-Removal of DirectX and 3D graphics support
-Removal of support for sound greater than 2 speakers/headphones
-Removal of cmd
-All websites default to mobile websites, even on desktop PCs
I think this is getting a little carried away with these four points. It won't be that limited.
-3 months free Microsoft Movies subscription, Microsoft's attempt to take on Netflix/Hulu
Good idea! It sounds to be a money maker for them since they are in a business.
-On-screen keyboard required, even on a desktop or laptop. You can use the mouse to type, or you can download an illegal hack to enable a traditional keyboard
Sorry, Dave. Can't let you do that either. Again, it won't be that limited. Optional On-screen keyboard just as we have here in RP. The Surface points to a traditional keyboard. There eventually will be a new peripheral that will replace the traditional keyboard. It will have a keyboard option plus others. I would like to tell you more of my idea, but I would have to....well, you know the warning.
Kill the mice before they multiply all over the house! We will be using a stylus. Don't forget voice commands, for that's not a dead means, like on our smart phones.
Is this what everybody wants to see? If not, Boycott Windows 8!
I will, for one be, upgrading.
Coke Robot
This sounds absurd and almost falls into the definition of propaganda....
But I'm interested, as Windows 9 is now the next thing that will come out. I want to make predictions too!
-Further Start Screen customizations
-IE 11
-Possibly the removal of the Desktop IF a large chunk of developers have built or are building RT apps from their Desktop app counterparts, or maybe the Desktop in the Server 2015 build or for Enterprise
-Office 2015 in full WinRT code
-More emphasis on the metro design, maybe some transparency, FULL metro iconography
-Maybe some windowing of the apps
-Better app snap, like active resize to allow the user to snap apps together, and change the size of one to whatever and the corresponding app reduces down in size
-DirectX 12
-FASTER!
Of course, I agree with all here. Nice list, Cokie! :thumb:
I've seen a lot of change in my day. I'll see a lot more. Drastic changes leading to easier, more simple computing. In the documentary "The Machine That Changed The World" one stated that if the automobile industry changed as fast as computers did, our cars would get 100 MPG and travel at mach speeds.
I suggest to all to go with the flow like a river to the ocean, or get left behind.
So, there is no point of thinking that further now.
