Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 30th Apr 2008 13:16 UTC
Despite the fact that Windows is the world's most-used desktop operating system, it lacks certain features and gimmicks that other operating systems do have (no, really?). PCWorld made a list of 18 features Windows should have, but in fact doesn't. While some are spot on, others are a bit of a stretch.
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First off, there is definitely a reason Microsoft Windows doesn't have some of these features - it is a different economy. Microsoft has built an economy based on 3rd-party software vendors. By providing excellent development tools, from early VB to current Visual Studio, MS has paved a way for ISV to carve out a niche for themselves. This article is definitely a case of "Damned if the do, Damned if the don't". When MS integrates tools into the OS, the hurt the ISV's, and they get grief over it. Now, if they leave it to the ISV's, they are criticised. Which is it?
My second comment has to do with software repositories. I really believe this is the greatest strength of Linux/BSD. I don't just have Windows Update, I have everything-on-my-computer update. And how much easier can it get than the "Add/Remove Programs" on Ubuntu. Click the programs you want to add, and click Apply. I think package management is a must-have feature for a modern OS. It makes for a secure, easy-to-manage system.