Linked by Adam S on Thu 10th Jul 2008 16:58 UTC
Gadgetzone.com has an interesting artcile on 20 things Windows 7 MUST include (their emphasis, not mine). They begin "Despite its enhanced security, improved CPU scheduler and excellent stability, it's still the flawed gem in many critics' eyes. But can Microsoft win back the XP crowd with its upcoming Windows 7 offering? The fact is, they have to." My Take: Not sure I agree with them all -- do home users really care about WinFS? -- but some, like home user licensing and simpler management of startup items would be really compelling features for upgraders.
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Change the title to "20 Cool Things We'd Like To See in Windows 7".
I mean, come one, few of these things will ever happen, or even need to happen, from Microsoft's perspective. Many people do not understand the guiding principle of MS development - "Good Enough". Windows, Office, etc. just have to be good enough. The game is all about market dominance. They did WHATEVER they had to do to get market dominance. Back-room deals, arm-twisting, financial incentives, etc. Now that they have it, everything flows from the dominance. Schools, businesses, and home users feel the desperate need to stay compatible. So as long as Windows 7 doesn't explode your computer, it will be a necessary upgrade. OEM's will switch to it. When people buy their new computer, they will switch to it. That's the story! Everything else is just fun chatter, but certainly not a "must" for Microsoft.