Windows Beta Team Readies Feedback for Next Version of Windows

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After 8 months of sifting through rubbish feedback requests, the Windows Beta team has compiled a preliminary list of items to either be fixed or incorporated into the next version of Windows.

Of the 782 new feature requests, 562 change requests, and 384 defects submitted, only about 70 (69 on the site so far) items were reportidly chosen to move forward. Before everyone gets exicted, keep in mind this list is not official in any capacity.

Some of the eye-catching items on the list include ISO/BIN support, a download manager for Internet Explorer, and a wish that the Aero UX guidelines be followed.

Amongst the list, however, are a few rediculous will-never-happen items such as integrated anti-virus, the removal of theme digital signature checks , and a completely vector-based graphical user interface.

  • 246472 Basic download manager for Internet Explorer
  • 246644 Image (ISO, BIN) support in Windows
  • 248426 Family license
  • 246465 Multi-session Remote Desktop
  • 246493 IE7 should include a session restore feature
  • 247399 Allow other Windows PCs to act as Media Center Extenders
  • 246638 Allow Reordering Taskbar (Application) Buttons
  • 246650 Extended Windows Update to cover 3rd party application updates and 3rd party driver updates
  • 246656 Virtual Desktop Feature
  • 246703 No dialog should take keyboard focus away from what you are doing
  • 249765 Freely Open-Up UXTheme.dll allowing users to apply their own Visual Styles to Windows
  • 247679 Windows should allow deactivation on non OEM machines
  • 244352 Record live tv when you rewind
  • 247237 Built-in Codec Manager
  • 246702 Multiple taskbars for mult-monitor
  • 276001 Include Pinball into next version of Windows
  • 247201 Need Tweak-UI power tool for next version of Windows
  • 246494 Implement Vector GUI in the next version of Windows
  • 247209 Patch operating system without having to reboot
  • 246508 Add Folder Size to data displayed in Windows Explorer
  • 247021 Live CD or DVD to boot from to recover from a crash or virus that would allow to transfer files
  • 244119 Allow users to customize indexing more effectively
  • 246502 Disallow removable (usb/firewire) drives to default to next available drive letter when the letter is already used by other network drives
  • 246777 Windows Mail should be minimizable to the system tray
  • 247215 User needs simple way to indentify and obtain driver for UNKNOWN devices displayed in device manager
  • 263788 Windows Internet Explorer: Add "Undo close tab" option (as in Firefox)
  • 246515 Windows Backup should have more file choice options and should allow user to back-up specific files he selects
  • 247584 Command Prompt should be improved
  • 246674 Integrated Anti-Virus
  • 246575 Built-in spell checker for Internet Explorer
  • 246534 More desktop themes should be offered in the default installation of the next version of Windows
  • 246591 IE direct file download - do not download to temp folder
  • 246706 Allow different background pictures per monitor
  • 247380 Apply the Aero UX guidelines consistently throughout Windows
  • 267872 Allow windows user to submit feedback on installations from Windows Update
  • 270404 Internet Explorer MUST have inline find
  • 247161 Add a feature to parental control letting you choose how much time children can connect, not only when.
  • 270643 Updated, powerful Partition Manager built into Windows
  • 246790 Low Disk Space Warning should have individual settings for each partition
  • 247130 Create a new user type for Child with a protected desktop controlled by parent.
  • 246752 Windows Media Extenders should be able to play DivX and Xvid files
  • 246496 Add a message to the "Computer Locked" screen
  • 244127 UAC Badge on all icons that will require UAC prompt
  • 246844 Support Boot from EFI ( Extended Firmware Interface ) or UEFI
  • 246920 Screen resolution saved in profile
  • 247239 Replace error ID number with plain language explanation
  • 248520 Add An Icon To Programs Running With Elevated Rights
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Source: AeroXP
 
Interesting information, I'm looking forward to seeing their next OS as it supposedly is meant to be run a totally new none/low processing GUI.

But, I can also imagine being exactly the same.
 
Dark Star said:
Amongst the list, however, are a few rediculous will-never-happen items such as integrated anti-virus, the removal of theme digital signature checks , and a completely vector-based graphical user interface.
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Why would a completely vector-based GUI never happen?? I think its a brilliant idea...and with GPUs becoming more and more powerful, its definately something worth doing!!
 
sunbiz_3000 said:
Why would a completely vector-based GUI never happen?? I think its a brilliant idea...and with GPUs becoming more and more powerful, its definately something worth doing!!
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I agree. The performance and visual beauty of a completely new and refined Windows Explorer alternative is a must see and I can't wait to see Windows Avalon.
 
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