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"...the weather app shows you the temperature without you having to opening it..."

such original and futuristic feature



I don't like windows, the only thing that stil keeps me using it is the games, for everything else, linux
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Sogi-Ya: so stop trying to sound like tech savvy elitist prick 'cause you failing at part of it and it's not the part you would like to fail at.

you want to ride Microsoft's love pole, fine, but don't try to talk down to me like any of this shit is going to expand it's functionality as an OS, performance as a gaming platform, and productivity as a work tool.
Please don't be offensive.
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Player_01: Personally I like a nice blank desktop which I can use to slide show my pictures folder while having all my apps neatly filed in order under that start menu.
Fine then. The current desktop will be the default desktop on Win 8 PCs... The touch start screen will be default in tablets and similar devices.
Post edited June 02, 2011 by KavazovAngel
Apple, Google and the "apps economy" can go fuck themselves into their rotten butts. I want my PROGRAMS and GAMES FROM THE NINETIES to run on my operating system, so I'm less than uninterested to the Metro UI being ported on the desktop. I like Metro UI just on my WP7 phone, I could consider it for a non-Apple-shit tablet, I WON'T NEVER ACCEPT IT for a proper computer.

END OF LINE.
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pops117: Yeah, 'horror' may be too much of an exaggeration in this case. I was pointing at its failure to establish itself in the mobile market and users experiencing several issues with it.
Okay then, let me change the question... What issues?
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KingofGnG: Apple, Google and the "apps economy" can go fuck themselves into their rotten butts. I want my PROGRAMS and GAMES FROM THE NINETIES to run on my operating system, so I'm less than uninterested to the Metro UI being ported on the desktop. I like Metro UI just on my WP7 phone, I could consider it for a non-Apple-shit tablet, I WON'T NEVER ACCEPT IT for a proper computer.

END OF LINE.
The touch start screen is optional on desktops. ;)
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ExecB5: "...the weather app shows you the temperature without you having to opening it..."

such original and futuristic feature
Yes it is, especially when you the number of messages you've received, tweets from your followers, weather, which friends are online on XBOX LIVE, your alarm info, missed calls, and other useful stuff.
Post edited June 02, 2011 by KavazovAngel
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wodmarach: So yeah DX10 was an abortive joke but don't blame MS for it.
Don't blame MS for making business decisions out of spite?
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KavazovAngel: Okay then, let me change the question... What issues?
Issues related to security: no support for complex encryption, lack of vpn,... less than capable windows software clones, program incompatibilities. I find it ironic it's its lack of functionality that is criticized, while Microsoft could have been in the position of providing a 'does it all' system staying true to their PC roots.
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pops117: Issues related to security: no support for complex encryption, lack of vpn,... less than capable windows software clones, program incompatibilities. I find it ironic it's its lack of functionality that is criticized, while Microsoft could have been in the position of providing a 'does it all' system staying true to their PC roots.
Program incompatabilities? I've been using Optimus 7 for several months, don't really understand what you mean by program incompatibilities...

By the way, check out the Mango update coming in September, some functionalities that you think are missing may be coming with it. ;)
Think ill wait 5 years till they fix the 1 million bugs that will be released with version 8. I am actually quite content with windows 7 so dont need to change thank you Mr Microsoft.
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KavazovAngel: Program incompatabilities? I've been using Optimus 7 for several months, don't really understand what you mean by program incompatibilities...

By the way, check out the Mango update coming in September, some functionalities that you think are missing may be coming with it. ;)
I consider myself lucky for not using a smartphone :P
I'm just so put off by Microsoft's close-mindedness in regard to what you may install or not, anything not from them is banished or copied in some inferior way...
Windows Operating System for PC I can customize to some extent and install the stuff I want.
Rereading myself I actually see how this could also apply to Apple (not as bad though), Google is not as restrictive on the other hand they're not as 'open' as they pretend to be.

I stay away as much as possible from all these phone shenanigans, but it also comes back to bite me if one of my friends or family members have some trouble with their handheld device :P
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pops117: I'm just so put off by Microsoft's close-mindedness in regard to what you may install or not, anything not from them is banished or copied in some inferior way...
Windows Operating System for PC I can customize to some extent and install the stuff I want.
Rereading myself I actually see how this could also apply to Apple (not as bad though), Google is not as restrictive on the other hand they're not as 'open' as they pretend to be.
Can't talk about the homebrew part (if you were refering to that), as I don't own iPhone or an Android device to have homebrew tested on them, but for marketplace apps, restrictions are a must.

Just look at Android's marketplace the last few months. Many apps are actually malware!

Also, Microsoft will be introducing new APIs and will open the platform more with the Mango update, that's why I mentioned it previously, in there might be something you like.

Oh, and the whole update "horror" stories... they have nothing to do with Microsoft actually, it is Samsung the bad guy here. Two phones, Omnia and Focus... with a dozen different firmwares for no good reason, and what else not. :) Other manufacturers have been error free.

EDIT: Sorry if I sound like a Microsoft fanboy, I'm just happy with my WP device. :p
Post edited June 02, 2011 by KavazovAngel
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KavazovAngel: Just look at Android's marketplace the last few months. Many apps are actually malware!
To be honest, many apps you find on the web browsing with Windows are also malware which only shows how open the platform is. So I actually consider that a positive point :P (If I had to choose between Windows Phone, IPhone, Android Phone in the case I were to get a fancy smartphone, it'd be android all the way)

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KavazovAngel: Also, Microsoft will be introducing new APIs and will open the platform more with the Mango update, that's why I mentioned it previously, in there might be something you like.
I don't entirely trust what I can't tinker with... may be a bad habit but it pleased... some people...
>_>
<_<

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KavazovAngel: Oh, and the whole update "horror" stories... they have nothing to do with Microsoft actually, it is Samsung the bad guy here. Two phones, Omnia and Focus... with a dozen different firmwares for no good reason, and what else not. :) Other manufacturers have been error free.
In house sabotage maybe? Since they have many Android Phones.

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KavazovAngel: EDIT: Sorry if I sound like a Microsoft fanboy, I'm just happy with my WP device. :p
In the contrary I think it's great you have a device that fits your needs and haven't had issues with it ;)
Post edited June 02, 2011 by pops117
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wodmarach: So yeah DX10 was an abortive joke but don't blame MS for it.
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kodeen: Don't blame MS for making business decisions out of spite?
The other factor is NV didn't put in their requests for 9 months they actually missed longhorns feature lock date and got lucky when it was cancelled
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pops117: I'm just so put off by Microsoft's close-mindedness in regard to what you may install or not, anything not from them is banished or copied in some inferior way...
Windows Operating System for PC I can customize to some extent and install the stuff I want.
Rereading myself I actually see how this could also apply to Apple (not as bad though), Google is not as restrictive on the other hand they're not as 'open' as they pretend to be.
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KavazovAngel: Can't talk about the homebrew part (if you were refering to that), as I don't own iPhone or an Android device to have homebrew tested on them, but for marketplace apps, restrictions are a must.
Homebrew isn't an issue you pay 65 bucks for full access and it codes exactly like xbox indie games do infact they come bundled together now you can submit indie games and phone apps at will. Compare to Iphone where the only IDE you're allowed to use is available for Mac only and requires a submission fee everytime and your submissions MUST come from a mac
Post edited June 02, 2011 by wodmarach
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pops117: I consider myself lucky for not using a smartphone :P
You and me, both. I like my brick. I will hold out until the interface is implanted into your eyes.
Adding support for Windows 8:

Qualcomm Collaborates with Microsoft on Next Version of Windows:

http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2011/06/01/qualcomm-collaborates-microsoft-next-version-windows

TI's OMAP4470 apps processor: It's all about the user experience:

http://newscenter.ti.com/Blogs/newsroom/archive/2011/06/02/ti-s-omap4470-apps-processor-it-s-all-about-the-user-experience-716621.aspx
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Tulivu: You and me, both. I like my brick. I will hold out until the interface is implanted into your eyes.
Until the interface is implanted into MY eyes?!
Alright I'm gonna shoot you a PM once the deed is done.

X)