Comments

1. Photo1921a

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 2:57PM

   Mike wish I was there.  When it come to the beta, I just hope Microsoft is more open to suggestions then they were in Vista, IE 7 and now very much so in IE 8.  That's my only request, be more open to request or suggestion.  
2. Photo1921a

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 3:06PM

   Hey I was the first one to comment on the first post on Windows 7.

   PEACE!
3. Alpha Centauri

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 3:48PM

   Blah blah blah... Windows 7 needs to be a stripped down battle-axe, period.
4. lifelonglego

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 3:49PM

   Is there going to be a beta/ctp soon?
5. ConceptGT

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 4:08PM

   I hope this is only released as a 64-bit OS!!   32-bit...why.  The hardware has moved beyond 32-bit OS builds.  It is time for MS to force the hand of software companies into improving their own software packages as well.  
6. User_X

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 4:12PM

   I just want it to work
7. Icetom

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 4:25PM

   Will Windows 7 fully support wide colour gamut LCD monitors? I mean on OS level.
8. William Dowell

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 4:29PM

   Loved the stuff unveiled today - thanks for the great, and hard work.

   Can I just make ONE request: it's driving me *insane* that in Windows Vista, and I'm told it's currently not any different in the current builds of 7:

   In the start menu - can you PLEASE add the option to have the DOWNLOAD folder accessible?! whenever i download stuff it ends in there - not documents , photos or music. goignt though <user name> is just really irritating! Indeed, i'd go as far to say that Music is almost pointless to me - for i access those files in WMP.

   If Microsoft does NOTHING else but this to 7, i will be happy! I love the rest of Vista, and I'm delighted by the new stuff in 7. I realise this may be an odd request, but my request went unheard during the Vista beta, and it's driven me insane ever since!

   Best regards
9. Nia

   
   Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 5:45PM

   PLEASE PLEASE!!! Windows 7 Developers, please have normal people test your software out first!  Normal people are sophisticated now, but they're still not developers.  Being a developer myself, I've found that developers have a poor sense of "normal user interaction."

   Also.... things I'd like to see.

   1. Mechanism for feedback and suggestion to the Windows Dev. Team

   2. A way to check my network IP from the taskbar.  XP had it, but Vista did not.... soooooooo annoying.

   3. A way to force my computer to prioritize my cable LAN network instead of my 1-bar crappy wireless connection (if it sees both, it likes to pick the weaker one)

   4. Revert the windows picture viewer.  New zoom is sooo bad.  So hard to zoom.  Can't even animate animated gifs.

   5. Revert the windows sound recorder.  Older one looked worse but worked better.

   6. Make it so that the Process Viewer categorizes things.... put windows processes insid the group "windows" processes and external processes as external.  So that I don't accidentally kill a windows process with strange names.

   7.  Also, fix the default file list view.  Why do all files have sort by "Rating" but Type is defaulted to hidden.  Often, I know the file type.  MOST of my files have NO rating.  Why is there even a rating system?!?!?  Type is primary, rating is secondary.

   8. I like how the new windows menu are simplistic.  Love it.  Kinda annoying how I can't customize my office toolbars anymore, but it's ok.  The enhanced menus make up for the lack of customization.

   9. Rule of thumb: defaults are what people usually go with for the life of the PC.  Please make intelligent decisions on your defaults.  Example: defaulting to annoying security popups is probably a bad thing.  Need a checkbox (don't notify me again).

   10. I like the new tablet features, but they're bulky in memory.  Slows down a tablet and overheats the machine.  Tablet functionality could use a diet.
10. Jay

    
    Posted on: October 28, 2008 at 5:45PM

    I'm really curious how MS will spin the new OS to customers who already paid to upgrade to Vista, or bought a computer with Vista pre-loaded.

    I'm also curious to see how customer's memory of Vista problems affects Windows 7. (Burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me.)
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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?
14. 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.
15. 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 ;)
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. thecloak

    
    Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 10:48PM

    I'm ready to test this puppy out! I've beta tested every OS except Vista and every IE since IE3. I can't wait to see what's next!
22. Jew

    
    Posted on: October 29, 2008 at 11:36PM

    Windows 7 has already been released on the web here. the version viewed at PDC2008 is available through here.

    www.demonoid.com/.../6781192

    www.scnsrc.net/.../microsoft-windows-7-32bit-build-6801-dvd-winbeta
23. Another small business...

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 12:47AM

    It sure seems like Windows 7 is going to be a winner and Microsoft is doing a lot of things correctly so far.

    One thing, as noted by a few above, that needs to be remedied as soon as possible is the upgrade path for those of us who were loyal enough customers to buy Vista Business or Ultimate. Honestly, the upgrade path for Ultimate users should be minimal in expense.

    Personally, I was going to purchase more computers loaded with Vista Business/Ultimate but I'm wondering why I should spend the extra coin if I'm going to get hosed in the end.
24. dovella

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 2:46AM

    CONGRATULATION MICROSOFT

    WINDOWS 7 is AWESOME!!!!!
25. ValyB

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 6:29AM

    Hello. I like what i see about Windows 7. Most of comments are nice. But i guess now, in the tradition of Microsoft you will go to whiteboard and start messing things up. Hope not, but i think that's what is going to be. And in the end we will need a supercalifragilistic PC with tons of ram and an unknown processor and of course only working with a SSD. Done here.

    As for what i would like to see in windows 7, i think i want to use my cellphone/pda in it. Like plug it in and make calls with my computer. Or better if someone invents a slot for SIM card and then you can use computer, preferably laptop in making direct calls.  It will be really something to have a small laptop (eeePC like)with bluetooth and SIM card. The base for this statement is not to have Windows Mobile. It's restrictive in many ways.
26. antonio carlos nepomuceno

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 8:04AM

    sou amante de pc e gostaria de receber windows7 para teste
27. mohab

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 8:52AM

    i want to try it and work to help devaloper to fix proplems

    :)
28. Rory Elmore

    
    Posted on: October 30, 2008 at 4:28PM

    WHAT????  I was just looking to buy another laptop with XP because Vista is always screwing up.  It doesn't like the Sony creative software (Vegas, AudioStudio, etc.).  In fact, there is very little software that I use that Vista runs smoothly.  It freezes for no apparent reason, gives error messages, and questions my every attempt to do anything on it.  Will Win7 be any better?

    Sure, Vista has a lot of cool things but they get over-shadowed by all the other annoyances.  But, I'm like the other people... why should I trust another new OS when the one they just released still has too many bugs.  Hey Microsoft, how about a FREE upgrade for all the folks you've duped with Vista?!?
29. Joiseystud

    
    Posted on: October 31, 2008 at 5:51PM

    You need to modify the behavior of window focus in Windows.  Too many times I have clicked an app to front focus, started typing only for another window that I already pushed back to jump to front focus again.  This is not good.  Many times I may even accidentally type data into the wrong window or select a button in a dialog box because of this behaviour.  The Mac seems to have this right, so look at copying the Mac for the implementation of windows manager focus.

    Thx and I love Windows, BTW!