Windows 7 screen shots - Page 2

Wizegui · May 28th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I hope they make a lighter version of Vista without all that integrated security crap. I get pissed off at the fact that I have to manually disable or turn off all these security programs in Vista...

Shawn · May 28th, 2008, 01:30 AM

^ Is it that hard to just disable UAC and security panel warning popups? Takes all of about 2 minutes.

Viper007Bond · May 28th, 2008, 06:15 AM

http://gizmodo.com/393568/windows-7-features-revealed

Shawn · May 28th, 2008, 06:23 AM

^ So basically they're just thieving ideas from Apple once again. Nice.

Viper007Bond · May 28th, 2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ So basically they're just thieving ideas from Apple once again. Nice.

I'd argue it's more the natural evolution of the PC than stealing ideas from Apple. Apple just happened to get a product out first that does it.

I mean, we don't blame Logitech or Apple for "stealing" the idea of the mouse from it's inventor, do we? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Shawn · May 28th, 2008, 06:29 AM

^ How come Apple always comes out with those features first then? Oh yeah, because they're the ones thinking these new features up. images/smilies/wink.gif

Sure, there's always gonna be overlap between two competing products. But Microsoft and Apple are competing head to head with nobody but the two of them, and Apple is usually first to the punch. It's not really like saying Jaguar was the first car to use disc brakes so everyone else is a copycat.

argatoga · May 28th, 2008, 07:07 AM

I don't care who steals from who, as long as the end result is a usable interface. The problem I have with Vista is that a lot of the interface seems to have been changed just to be different at the expense of usability. Hopefully Windows 7 will fix this.

jensked · May 28th, 2008, 07:37 AM

This just in! Microsoft reveils nothing about Windows 7

DTMracer · May 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Hmm, the interface still looks like a cluttered up version of OS X.

Its an improvement on Vista I guess. The multitouch thing could lead to some pretty radical laptop designs in the future.

PaSSoA · May 28th, 2008, 01:27 PM

And to add to the gizmodo link, thanks viper. Report from the BBC...

Some "action" shots

http://pic.phyrefile.com/p/pa/passoa/2008/05/28/touchscreen-hands-body-226.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/p/pa/passoa/2008/05/28/piano-body-226.jpg

Source: BBC

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Microsoft's next operating system (OS) will come with multi-touch features as an alternative to the mouse.

It is hoped the successor will have a better reception than the much-maligned Vista OS, released last year.

Scheduled for release in 2009 the new fingertip interface lets users enlarge and shrink photos, trace routes on maps, paint pictures or play the piano.

"The way you interact with the system will change dramatically," said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.

Speaking at the All Things Digital conference in San Diego, the Microsoft Chairman said Windows 7 would incorporate new forms of communication and interaction.

"Today almost all the interaction is keyboard-mouse. Over years to come, the role of speech, vision, ink - all of those things - will be huge."

Chief executive Steve Ballmer described the limited demo of the multi touch screen at the conference as "a small snippet" of the next version of Windows after admitting he wants "to do better" than Vista.

Even though Vista has suffered from a poor public image and a lukewarm welcome from many firms and users, Mr Ballmer said the company has shipped 150 million copies of the programme.

Touch enabled

Industry watchers say Microsoft is hoping that Windows 7 can change the way people interact with PCs in the future.

"Touch is quickly becoming a common way of interacting with software and devices," writes Windows product manager Chris Flores in a blog post.

The new touchscreen aims to be an alternative to the computer mouse

"Touch-enabled surfaces are popping up everywhere including laptop touch pads, cell phones, remote controls, GPS devices and more."

When challenged as to who will get to market first with a new touch screen device, Microsoft or Apple, Mr Ballmer said it was not much of an issue.

"We'll sell 290 million PCs and Apple will sell 10 million Pcs."

"They're fantastically successful and so are we and our partners. But it's a different job. Steve (Jobs Apple CEO) can flip his hand and sell a few models and I don't take a thing away from him."

Website Beta News reports that "beta testing of the product should begin later this year although a lack of touch-screen devices could slow widespread trials of the new interface".

We walked away

During the conference, CEO Steve Ballmer also talked about the company's failure to buy Yahoo, following its offer of $47.5 billion.

"Look, we made a bid for Yahoo. It was out there for three months and there was a difference between bid and ask."

"We thought we could accelerate our business. We were going to be financially disciplined about it. We walked away. We are talking with them about other ideas but we are not re-bidding on the company. We reserve the right to do so. That's not on the docket."

Mr Gates said: "I've been supportive of everything Steve has done. Totally supportive."

World's best search

While many attending the D6 conference focused on the Windows 7 announcement and comments on Yahoo, a spotlight was also turned on Bill Gates who is counting down to his last day at Microsoft on 1 July.

At a reception earlier in the day, Mr Gates chatted to reporters about what the future holds for him. He said even though he was retiring from his "daily duties" at the firm he founded, he wouldn't be letting go completely.

Instead of spending 80% of his time at Microsoft and 20% at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation he would now reverse that.

Mr Gates, who will remain as chairman of Microsoft, said he would still have an office in Redmond and spend time writing, thinking and working on a variety of pet projects including the next generation Microsoft Office.

"I'm very involved in search, the internal development," he said. "We will build the world's best search."

Well, I wonder how grease-proof the screen will be, you wouldn't want to be eating and be on your PC at the same time... images/smilies/tongue.gif

ahpadt · May 28th, 2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ Is it that hard to just disable UAC and security panel warning popups? Takes all of about 2 minutes.

Tell me, what's the point of having Vista installed if you disable all the Vista functionalities? images/smilies/lol.gif

epp_b · May 28th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Ew. Let's hope these are fakes. Nobody needs this bloat and stupid UI distractions.

ahpadt · May 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by epp_b

Ew. Let's hope these are fakes. Nobody needs this bloat and stupid UI distractions.

/sign

Give me a simple OS that I can customize for my own use.

Final Daihatsu · May 28th, 2008, 05:18 PM

It's so ahead of it's time. I'll stay with XP. (Media Center's 'Royale' theme and bam, new OS images/smilies/tongue.gif

)

chaos386 · May 28th, 2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ahpadt

/sign

Give me a simple OS that I can customize for my own use.

*cough*Linux*cough*

der_jackal · May 28th, 2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ So basically they're just thieving ideas from ~~Apple~~ XEROX once again. Nice.

Fixed it for you.

_HighVoltage_ · May 28th, 2008, 09:08 PM

Who the f*ck needs such big ass icons on their screen?

otispunkmeyer · May 28th, 2008, 10:15 PM

looks kinda over the top.

Shawn · May 28th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Yeah, back in 1982 maybe. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

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Originally Posted by der_jackal

Fixed it for you.

der_jackal · May 28th, 2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Yeah, back in 1982 maybe. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Remind me again what MSFT stole from Apple that Apple didn't steal from XEROX PARC lab in the first place?

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May 28th, 2008, 06:29 AM	#26
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:52 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,322 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	^ How come Apple always comes out with those features first then? Oh yeah, because they're the ones thinking these new features up. Sure, there's always gonna be overlap between two competing products. But Microsoft and Apple are competing head to head with nobody but the two of them, and Apple is usually first to the punch. It's not really like saying Jaguar was the first car to use disc brakes so everyone else is a copycat.

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,987 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	This just in! Microsoft reveils nothing about Windows 7 __________________

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Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:52 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,322 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	^ Is it that hard to just disable UAC and security panel warning popups? Takes all of about 2 minutes.

May 28th, 2008, 06:23 AM	#24
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:52 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,322 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	^ So basically they're just thieving ideas from Apple once again. Nice.

May 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#29
DTMracer Joined: Oct 6th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,285 Car: 1988 Mini Cooper, 1998 MB E55 AMG Rep Power: 9	Hmm, the interface still looks like a cluttered up version of OS X. Its an improvement on Vista I guess. The multitouch thing could lead to some pretty radical laptop designs in the future.

May 28th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#32
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 01:51 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,702 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 40	Ew. Let's hope these are fakes. Nobody needs this bloat and stupid UI distractions.

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Final Daihatsu Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Israel Age: 16 Posts: 1,005 Car: Giant Iguana LFS Status: Rep Power: 18	It's so ahead of it's time. I'll stay with XP. (Media Center's 'Royale' theme and bam, new OS) __________________ O o /¯/ \| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯ ¯ \| IMA FIRIN' MAH LAZER! \| BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! \| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯ ¯ \_\

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_HighVoltage_ Joined: Aug 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:12 AM Location: Bulgaria / Athens, WV Age: 21 Posts: 1,052 Car: 1998 VW Polo 1.0 Rep Power: 19	Who the f*ck needs such big ass icons on their screen?

May 28th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#38
otispunkmeyer Joined: May 15th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 22 Posts: 2,712 Car: Carrera Subway... its a bicycle Rep Power: 23	looks kinda over the top.