In-Depth With the Windows 7 Public Beta

Dozer writes "With the Windows 7 public beta out, Ars Technica has an in-depth look at the release. There's praise for Windows 7's UI changes and polish as well much-needed changes to UAC, but also a warning that those who have problems with Vista won't like Windows 7 much better. 'If you couldn't stand Vista's UI (whether it's because you didn't like Explorer, Aero, Control Panel, UAC, or anything else), Windows 7 is unlikely to do much to help, as it builds on the same UI. If Vista's hardware demands were too steep, Windows 7 will likely cause you the same grief, as its hardware demands match. And if Vista didn't work with a program or device you need to use, Windows 7 will offer no salvation, as its compatibility is virtually identical.'"

Comments

Re:You.

[Jarik C-Bol]

you're mixing your stereotypes.

Sorry, but you're in denial (Re:slashfags)

[HikingStick]

If, to you, "having a real job" means working a Microsoft-only shop, enjoy your job while you still have it. Microsoft has continued to simplify computer and network adminsitration so nearly anyone could do it. Because of that, more and more small to mid-sized companies will start contracting services for computer and network administration instead of paying for their own IT departments. The larger companies may be able to avoid some of the financial pain for now, but the cost of paying Microsoft licensing fees (and other proprietary vendors' licensing fees) is becoming increasingly unacceptable. Whether you want to admit it or not, open source alternatives are increasingly becoming more robust and more feature rich. My company just adopted SugarCRM, abandoning ACT! We were ready to dive into Microsoft Exchange, but the cost of licensing is leading me to seriously consider Zimbra.

It's not that we don't have the money to acquire these specific tools--we're not defaulting to open source solely because we don't want to spend money on technololgy--it is, rather, that we've determined that Microsoft is no longe the only option, and it certainly is not automatically the best value. If I, as an IT manager, can provide technologies and services that meet the needs of our user base while saving tens of thousands of dollars every year by reducing licensing costs, I'm helping our enterprise succeed and remain profitable. Microsoft may continue to dominate for a time, but, unless it is able to realign itself and become more realistic regarding its licensing model (something it has both the financial and human resources to accomplish), it will face an inevetable end.

Re:You.

[cayenne8]

"Keep speaking bro, I'm right there with you and trying to do something about it. America needs to hear it. Even if I don't agree with all you said, I know that is how a lot of the world views America, and they are right for the most part. Try living here and dealing with ignorance of the facts as part of life. Sure, I know that dealing with lack of food is more difficult, but keeping on the level you were speaking on, it's not easy dealing with people that are so blind they can't see truth when it's biting them in the ass. I think the only thing you missed was wars/empire, education, and immigration, but a good job anyway."

What the hell are you talking about??!?!? Random babble?

Re:You.

[RLiegh]

Every few years a new wave of kids discover the Pakin Complaint Generator. Apparently it's that time again.

Re:You.

[Pharmboy]

And you think that bashing Americans with a bunch of non-related stereotypes makes you "right".

Lots of wrong to go around.

Re:You.

[schmiddy]

... I think the only thing you missed was wars/empire, education, and immigration, but a good job anyway."

What the hell are you talking about??!?!? Random babble?

My apologies cayenne8, that was one of my bots. I'm experimenting with a steganographic method for hiding encrypted, redundant information with parity blocks in automatically generated forum posts on popular websites including Slashdot. Obviously, my chatbot core still needs some work, but they usually blend in with the Slashdot crowd more subtly than bot zappepcs. Sorry about that.