A Bit of Windows 7 News

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A Bit of Windows 7 News

I'm hoping to have more information very soon, but I'm getting reports of some interesting changes in recent builds of Windows 7, including such things as the removal of Windows Sidebar and new Aero-based UI themes. I'll write something up as soon as I can verify it, but it looks like we're on the cusp of another explosion of Windows 7 info.

sounds intersting. can't wait for more news.

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http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/...uly-7-2008.html

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I've become less and less interested in Paul Thurrott, because in the last few years he has come from pro-Microsoft, to pro-everyything-else. He jumps for joy when Firefox is released, but downplays the importance of the Vista release? What gives?

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Ah, Paul Thurrott returns.

NEway, I imagine the removal of the sidebar is because serious work is being done to it, as it wouldn't make sense to remove a feature from Vista (no matter that only a small percentage of people use it). It's interesting that there will be some new themes, though being "Aero-based" are unlikely to reflect the final appearance. Nothing particularly exciting overall, though given the small amount of information available it is still interesting.

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I was really hoping for Microsoft to develop a consumer 3D based desktop environment (not just 3D and "glass" effects that aero uses). This again looks like it's going to be a Vista update, which is kind of an odd direction to go in considering how much flaming Vista has been getting for being an "XP update."

I think Microsoft is mostly limited by their anti-trust suits. The bigt thing that Windows needs is some standarized and included software like antivirus.

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I'm just getting used to Vista myself, the business version. It works fine. Windows 7 will blow because they are trying way too hard to get it out ASAP.

the real problem is OEM's, in my honest opinion, built PC's with lackluster hardware. MS shares the blame to a degree.

need atleast 1GB ram, alot of systems had 512MB or ram and laptops as well. the release of vista was poor but with the release of SP1, it's all good here.

BUT!, if Linux devs would get off their butts, I'd rather use Linux. my canon DSLR needs linux drivers...badly

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Worst News Article EVER

You can't post "A little bit of Windows 7 News" and say it is coming later.

We'll real comment is coming later, this is just a place holder.

what a waste of time. Quick, someone make a "what do you think of Windows 7 RC1" thread before it is too late

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BUT!, if Linux devs would get off their butts, I'd rather use Linux. my canon DSLR needs linux drivers...badly

Yeah, those lazy Linux Kernel Developers only offered free driver writing since Jan 2007.

Um... wait.... Who is it that needs to get off their butts? Oh. Your Canon company, for example. ;)

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It would be nice if people clicked on the source everyone once in a while and actually read the article before posting comments like, "worst news article ever". This isn't a news article in the traditional sense. It is a collection of news worthy events that Paul Thurrott puts together every week (usually on Fridays).

Sometimes it helps to know what the hell is going on :rolleyes:

This is interesting (Y) Let's see how this pans out before we all mash Mr Thurrott.

Thank you. At least someone in this thread is using some sense instead of spewing off random **** they clearly don't know what they're talking about.

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Maybe he was wasting your time, but that doesn't mean he was wasting other people's time. Don't come into the thread. You wasted my time posting this ****. :wacko:
judging by the responses in this thread, it seems he did. :wacko: Great I wasted more time

/out

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I was really hoping for Microsoft to develop a consumer 3D based desktop environment (not just 3D and "glass" effects that aero uses). This again looks like it's going to be a Vista update, which is kind of an odd direction to go in considering how much flaming Vista has been getting for being an "XP update."

I think Microsoft is mostly limited by their anti-trust suits. The bigt thing that Windows needs is some standarized and included software like antivirus.

Blah blah blah...give them time jebus.

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I've become less and less interested in Paul Thurrott, because in the last few years he has come from pro-Microsoft, to pro-everyything-else. He jumps for joy when Firefox is released, but downplays the importance of the Vista release? What gives?

He does? I always read Paul Thurrott's articles, and I disagree. He always covers MS releases, even non-consumer oriented ones, such as Hyper-V.

I'm just getting used to Vista myself, the business version. It works fine. Windows 7 will blow because they are trying way too hard to get it out ASAP.

They are? MS has always used a 3-year release cycle for Windows. Windows 7 is no different. If anything, MS is keeping their mouth shut about Windows 7 (which is good, because I like surprises that they can realistically implement).

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I wonder how many people actually use the sidebar? I haven't. I turned it off the day I installed Vista. I just can't find a use for it.

I don't as well, I just turn it off as it takes too much screen space for me.

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Yeah, those lazy Linux Kernel Developers only offered free driver writing since Jan 2007.

Um... wait.... Who is it that needs to get off their butts? Oh. Your Canon company, for example. ;)

Sad but true. Faulty drivers/lack of drivers/drivers with limited features are always blamed on the OS.

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