"Depending on where you look, Windows 7 is being called a savior for the embattled Vista, or a disaster waiting to happen. Regardless, certain interface features in Windows 7, whether brand new or streamlined, have been mostly applauded by experts who have tested the pre-beta. Which features are the most interesting and controversial? Here are five that deserve your attention."
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Member since:2006-02-05
In my experience, windows "power users" never really want anything to change. I have always found this odd, because (again in my experience) both linux and apple "power users" absolutely love new stuff getting added, or things getting moved around.
An example of this is the Network and Sharing center in vista. Windows peer to peer networking has always been a pain to set up, configure, and trouble shoot, due to the lack of any real panel like that. Pre vista, I found it easier to set up file sharing on a windows workgroup with linux and osx machines then with windows machines, which is kind of sad. When vista launched, there were nothing but complaints about it though from power users who (i guess) wanted their obtuse wizard back.
Another one would be the ribbon in office 2k7. I have a friend who is a certified office trainer, and he despised it when he started learning it. By the end of his training, he admitted though that it was a better design then before.
I've only been using windows seriously for about five years now, but I am probably a power user by now too, and I think the changes are great, so I'm sure there are people out there that both know windows, and enjoy playing with new OS features. But at the same time, I expect a revolt by the majority.
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2005-07-13
as a windows power user (an enlighened one, not the blinded "my way or no way" type) I am looking forward to the new dock. while it is a graphical overhall it also represents a new level of funtionality. some of the so called power users will be upset that they dont get to do it the "clasic" way any more. but honestly the new dock is great and within 3 minuites of using it you wont ever want to go back. also, what most people wouldnt expect is that dock is lightning quick in responce time, i personaly was shocked with my experience.