Comments on: Is Windows 7 Not The Success Microsoft Expected?

By: Rick Cain

Rick Cain — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:18:18 +0000

I went back to XP.

Nuff said.

By: Glenn E.

Glenn E. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:15:00 +0000

My first PC was a 2nd hand model, I got from a relative. It came with both Win98 and XP discs. So I tried `98 first and hated it. Then I loaded XP onto the harddrive, and what a difference! I’ve also tinkered with a Win-ME machine, and loathed that OS’s shortcomings. Only Win-XP convinced me that PCs had finally been done right.

But I’m wondering if Vista or Win-7 are really that much better than XP, as XP was to Win-98? And I seriously doubt it. They might look snazzier. But if the files system is handling everything exactly the same as XP did. Then I can’t see how tweeking some applications and giving the window panes a new look, is suppose to make everyone throw away their old XP PC for a Vista or Win-7 machine.

Besides, most of the improvements they’ll see are due to newer PC hardware. If users could get the proper drivers. The new hardware would work just as well for XP (if not faster), as for the Win-7. So it’s likely that Win-7 will sell mainly because users won’t have a choice about using it, with their new PCs. At some point, the only way you’ll be able to get XP, is if you’re a Fortune 500 company.

By: peter_m

peter_m — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:35:45 +0000

Maybe his doctors finally adjusted his medication…

By: deowll

deowll — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:14:28 +0000

To much software is not user friendly in some ways. I want to control my files and they don’t want to let me.

My software isn’t going to run faster if I upgrade to a new OS. I don’t have many issues with Vista, XP, or Ubuntu.

I don’t have many issues with 7 but since I’m pretty much going to get nothing that matters to me for the cost I wouldn’t pay much for an upgrade.

On the other hand if I needed a new computer I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one with 7 on it.

If you disagree, do what you want.

By: Animby

Animby — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:52:47 +0000

As an aside: does anyone else think Steve looks like Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein? Especially in the photo above…

By: Rabble Rouser

Rabble Rouser — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:46:41 +0000

As J.C.D. said in an article: http://bit.ly/DdvvO
“…the buzz will wane rapidly as people realize that there is no new paradigm here, just more cheap vodka that will inevitably be followed by the same old Microsoft hangover. ”

Me, I FINALLY bought a MAC, and am loving it!

By: Olo Baggins of Bywater

Olo Baggins of Bywater — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:09:01 +0000

Fubar…I’m onto year seven of XP, and I’ve never had those problems either.

By: bill

bill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:31 +0000

Snow Leopard.

By: ECA

ECA — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:36:28 +0000

Adm,
And how does Linux like Multi cores?

By: AdmFubar

AdmFubar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:18 +0000

onto year 5 of using linux and i dont miss windows a bit..
oh wait, i miss endless rebooting, viruses, malware, popups, and having my system comprimised one way or another..

NOT!!!!!

By: ECA

ECA — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:17:22 +0000

some interesting thoughts..
1. those that get NEW windows will get it with a NEW computer.
2. MOST people that NEED a new computer from the last 5-7 years, will be about 10%.
3. FEW people will upgrade on purpose. Only when their computer DIES, will they start looking.
4. BUSINESS, which is about 1/2(50%) of the market, does not see a reason to upgrade or update, IF THERE computers are working.
5. there is no real increase in productivity from getting a NEW windows.. You will need MORE hardware just to run it(windows) then previous versions, and FEW business’s need MAJOR graphics.
6. most of the improvements?? are what??
DirectX REQUIRES specific CARDS, that run DX11, other wise??
Ram required is DOUBLE what XP needed to have a smooth running windows.
Multi core?? and MS still doesnt know how to get the other cores working FULLY?
MOST of it is in HARDWARE. There isnt much improvement over software, except that it requires MORE RAM. WHICH is a failing.

By: Olo Baggins of Bywater

Olo Baggins of Bywater — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:57:23 +0000

Fusion…it’s all in Control Panel. Virtually everything regularly needed. Open CP, then click any group heading…categories on the left and 75 or so tools right there. Then, other stuff is ‘hit Win key type name enter’.

Vista confused the heck out of me, but this seems a lot easier.

I wouldn’t be messing with this at all, but for a need to develop some conversion training.

IMHO Vista=WinME.

By: billabong3453

billabong3453 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:58 +0000

M$ has lost the hand held battle to Apple and Google this is the end for a giant in the tech industry.JD is right M$ better get into the hardware business or they are toast.Ballmer may be clueless but he knows what is happening and it is depressing him.It was BIG versus Cool and cool won.It will be another 20 years before M$ dies but Linux-Google and Apple will be the dominant OS’s in the years to come.

By: AdamGott

AdamGott — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:26 +0000

Ballmer always comes off as kind of awkward to me… did anyone hear him on Engadget last week? Weird….

By: Mr. Fusion

Mr. Fusion — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:20:35 +0000

#6, Mr. Baggins,

The organization of tools is FAR better than anything previous, but I haven’t done anything useful with it yet.

Say what??? Are you going Republican?