Windows 7 Build 7000 Control Panel 2 (User Interface Transition from Windows XP to Windows 7)

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Change Happens - Grow Up!

This "column" is kind of disturbing. The logic the author presents suggests that once you're happy with an operating system, you should never have to change again. Grow up! While I've stuck with Windows XP Pro because VISTA offered nothing new of value that would enhance my productivity, at least I got over the old Windows Start Menu and the excessive old style Control Panel. I can't believe he hasn't at least switched to the Windows XP style Control Panel!

This is just plain silly and juvenile. Actually "juvenile" may not be the right word. Calcified, inflexible, old goat --- those terms may better describe the author's inability to accept thee inevitable change that comes with new products.

Admittedly some of the interface changes Microsoft has introduced are an inconvenience for power users. I think Microsoft is trying to make it easier for typical computer users who, unfortunately for power users, dominate the marketplace. I've built about 60 Windows computers for clients and you'd be amazed how many PC users have never, ever used a file manager! A huge proportion of computer users use tabs and spaces to center a line rather than just hitting Control+C.

Sometimes I think you should have to be get a license to use a PC -- so you are forced to learn some elementary skills.

Posted by: dl@...   Posted on: 01/05/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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