Windows 7 looks promising

Two fantastic links below.  Looks like Windows 7 might actually have some promise. They actually showed it running on a mobile netbook with a 1 Ghz processor and 1 GB of RAM (only using 50%).  In order to get that today, you'll need to go find an XP disk..

They also discarded the sidebar and moved all the gadgets to the desktop. A very good call, why be limit the real estate?

MEDIA CENTER.. OMFG. A supported platform that includes extra features we've been waiting for?  Seems like they're actually willing to expand the interface and use more of the screen.  It seemed like they were timid originally with xp and vista. It's not the end all yet, but throw in native BD playback and you'll have happy customers.

Overall, they seem to understand the UI needed a revamp.  They address some of the frustrating window movements to allow quick and easy organizing. They tried to get fancy in vista with the preview from the taskbar and Flip3d. But it was a weak attempt.  Seeing these ideas pop up in a pre-beta is pretty neat.  This means there is more to come (I hope). I did slip into a mild depression after they announced that the Vista betas were feature complete and they were only bug fixing.

These announcements were enough to catch my attention and get me a bit excited. Just don't mess it up.


http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/2008/10/28/windows-7-media-center-revealed/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/windows-7-details-galore-interface-tweaks-netbook-builds-medi/