Recommended Posts

I dreamed about Windows Rome :D

When i woke up i thaught where have i heard that name before and now i've seen this forum and thaught: There it is...

it looked a little olive-green with a taskbar on the top, new 3d-ish aero effects and ...

Here's my go. I'm sure there's some more stuff I can add to it.

WindowsRome_t.jpg

I envisage absolutely no taskbars, instead you press the windows button and it pops up over everything with nice sliding animations in a circular fashion. Maybe even have a new mouse hardware with an ipod like wheel (but smaller) to scroll around the menus. No min max close, instead you press the button and use mouse guestures.

Here's my go. I'm sure there's some more stuff I can add to it.

WindowsRome_t.jpg

I envisage absolutely no taskbars, instead you press the windows button and it pops up over everything with nice sliding animations in a circular fashion. Maybe even have a new mouse hardware with an ipod like wheel (but smaller) to scroll around the menus. No min max close, instead you press the button and use mouse guestures.

A description would be great, but it looks interesting. If the 'start' button faded in when you did a gesture or something, that'd be great!. The center of the screen is an ideal place to have it!

A description would be great, but it looks interesting. If the 'start' button faded in when you did a gesture or something, that'd be great!. The center of the screen is an ideal place to have it!

This actually is the first thing that's made me wish there was a prototype to try! Very cool idea!!

It's cool indeed, only thing i worry about are those logoff and shutdown buttons. Think i would click them by accident a lot of times!

But i looooooooooooove the mouse gestures thing, but what will the average consumer think of that :D

It's cool indeed, only thing i worry about are those logoff and shutdown buttons. Think i would click them by accident a lot of times!

But i looooooooooooove the mouse gestures thing, but what will the average consumer think of that :D

I did think of doing a little mock-up in flash of the navigation, but I dont think it'd look that good. All menus/toolbars will only show up when you activate the windows button so the shutdown buttons shouldn't get in the way really. I know they look a bit out of place, this isn't Vista it's Rome baby!

The mouse guestures would probably show up with little animated icons when you hover over the button on the windows. I'd guess, click drag down to minimise, click drag up to maximise etc.

I dunno where minimised programs would go though, maybe docked at the sides or some kind of advanced alt-tab interface. It could also go on one of the main menu as there are 4, being the red, green, yellow and blue. Likely to be Programs, Control Panel, Something Else and an advanced Run box which would be extremely powerful for more advanced users to type in quick commands. It'll be like a linux console but with a twist of explorer maybe creeping in.

  • 2 weeks later...
I really like this concept but i was wondering if anyone really uses the documents and music features offered by windows?

personally i have never used it.

it would be nice to see some featured build into the wallpaper.

where when you change a wallpaper the programs rearrange so it looks like something.

I have added to this idea. sorry about the rubbish but I did it in a rush, basically the difference, is a show esktop on the top left and the running programs rather than being at the bottom are in an abject dock on top of the startbar. As I said I was in a rush so I used pain so it looks not good but you get the idea.

post-138578-1169332239_thumb.jpg

Here's my go. I'm sure there's some more stuff I can add to it.

WindowsRome_t.jpg

I envisage absolutely no taskbars, instead you press the windows button and it pops up over everything with nice sliding animations in a circular fashion. Maybe even have a new mouse hardware with an ipod like wheel (but smaller) to scroll around the menus. No min max close, instead you press the button and use mouse guestures.

Ooh, I like that :-)

It's a bit like Fluxbox works, but much more graphical ;)

For whoever was askng for ribbons. Here is mz idea. Based upon Office 2007, I would expect that Office would merge with windows XP and WMP has and paint. That way the ribbons could be changed together. I have produced this along with some icons.

Icon wise I have create a new.

Computer

Network

Music

Pictures

Videos (Pitures and videos are seperate though it would look ok to use the pictures icons for Pictures and Videos if you are keeping with the Vista thing.

Please click on the thumbnail to view. I have done it in Macromedia Fireworks I that is hat I have but it is stil roduced (or at least supported) by Adobe.

I have saved it ask a jpg as this site has an upload limit of 2mb and in fireworks ping this file wa around 4.5mb

post-138578-1169750318_thumb.jpg

The Webcam represents Videos, The MP? Player represents Music andthe Camera represents Pictures (and Videos)

For whoever was askng for ribbons. Here is mz idea. Based upon Office 2007, I would expect that Office would merge with windows XP and WMP has and paint. That way the ribbons could be changed together. I have produced this along with some icons.

Icon wise I have create a new.

Computer

Network

Music

Pictures

Videos (Pitures and videos are seperate though it would look ok to use the pictures icons for Pictures and Videos if you are keeping with the Vista thing.

Please click on the thumbnail to view. I have done it in Macromedia Fireworks I that is hat I have but it is stil roduced (or at least supported) by Adobe.

I have saved it ask a jpg as this site has an upload limit of 2mb and in fireworks ping this file wa around 4.5mb

post-138578-1169750318_thumb.jpg

The Webcam represents Videos, The MP? Player represents Music andthe Camera represents Pictures (and Videos)

thats very nice lol. I hope someone at MS is taking a look at these ideas lol.

For whoever was askng for ribbons. Here is mz idea. Based upon Office 2007, I would expect that Office would merge with windows XP and WMP has and paint. That way the ribbons could be changed together. I have produced this along with some icons.

Icon wise I have create a new.

Computer

Network

Music

Pictures

Videos (Pitures and videos are seperate though it would look ok to use the pictures icons for Pictures and Videos if you are keeping with the Vista thing.

Please click on the thumbnail to view. I have done it in Macromedia Fireworks I that is hat I have but it is stil roduced (or at least supported) by Adobe.

I have saved it ask a jpg as this site has an upload limit of 2mb and in fireworks ping this file wa around 4.5mb

The Webcam represents Videos, The MP? Player represents Music andthe Camera represents Pictures (and Videos)

Very sexy. Reckon you could make the ribbon glassy or something? It looks too...big...

These concepts look more like the interface on a games console rather then an operating system for a computer.

If microsoft employed any of these concepts, I wouldnt even pirate it, let alone buy it.

added even more, i really like this version. i think it would be some kind of first logon screen.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/42816134/

Maybe something like this could be done as like a gadget type thing? I think it would be awesome to have, and it seems like it would be pretty feasable. But I wouldn't know exactly since making gadgets isn't really my thing.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Free eBook: A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (worth $126.95) by Steven Parker Claim your complimentary copy (worth $126.95) of "A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0" for free, before the offer ends on July 8. (link below) Description The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, produced in response to a 2014 US Presidential directive, has proven essential in standardizing approaches to cybersecurity risk and producing an efficient, adaptable toolkit for meeting cyber threats. As these threats have multiplied and escalated in recent years, this framework has evolved to meet new needs and reflect new best practices, and now has an international footprint. There has never been a greater need for cybersecurity professionals to understand this framework, its applications, and its potential. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 offers a vital introduction to this NIST framework and its implementation. Highlighting significant updates from the first version of the NIST framework, it works through each of the framework’s functions in turn, in language both beginners and experienced professionals can grasp. Replete with compliance and implementation strategies, it proves indispensable for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 readers will also find: Clear, jargon-free language for both beginning and advanced readers Detailed discussion of all NIST framework components, including Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover Hundreds of actionable recommendations for immediate implementation by cybersecurity professionals at all levels A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders and executives, IT consultants and advisors, and students and academics focused on the study of cybersecurity, information technology, or related fields. How to download for free Please ensure you read the terms and conditions to claim this offer. Complete and verifiable information is required in order to receive this free offer. If you have previously made use of these offers, you will not need to re-register. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Was $126.95, but is now FREE | Above link offer expires on July 8. The below offers are also available for free in exchange for your (work) email: View our recent time-limited free eBook offers The Complete Free AI Learning: Master ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & More ($21 Value) now FREE How to Build an AI Design Workflow with Gamma ($21 Value) now FREE The Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide – Featured free content Python Notes for Professionals – Featured free content Learn Linux in 5 Days – Featured free content Quick Reference Guide for Cybersecurity – Featured free content We post these because we earn commission on each lead so as not to rely solely on advertising, which many of our readers block. It all helps toward paying staff reporters, servers and hosting costs. Other ways to support Neowin The above deal not doing it for you, but still want to help? Check out the links below. Check out our partner software in the Neowin Store Buy a T-shirt at Neowin's Threadsquad Subscribe to Neowin - for $14 a year, or $28 a year for an ad-free experience Disclosure: An account at Neowin Deals is required to participate in any deals powered by our affiliate, StackCommerce. For a full description of StackCommerce's privacy guidelines, go here. Neowin benefits from shared revenue of each sale made through the branded deals site.
    • I'm not unblocking my camera for this crapola. Sorry, Google.
    • Ummmm that is what is it supposed to do. Just turn if off in settings if you do not want it analyzing your open tabs. Chrome does the same thing with Gemini. Sarfari will do the samething after Apple's AI and even more so with the release of their 27 versions that is now powered by Googles LLM/ML models. Understanding why it is doing it and how it can help you vs jumping to some conspiracy theroy is a much better approach. As long as it can be turned off, all is good. Yes the default should be off but the a lot of people would never discover these features.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Year In
      BA the Curmudgeon earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Conversation Starter
      rosiecharles earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • First Post
      KMilenkoski1202 earned a badge
      First Post
    • First Post
      carols23 earned a badge
      First Post
    • One Month Later
      Tom Willson earned a badge
      One Month Later
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      513
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      259
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      151
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      94
    5. 5
      macoman
      66
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!