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The Windows 10 technical preview has been available for a couple of weeks now and Microsoft has officially opened the flood gates for public feedback on changes and features. So what new features do current Windows 10 testers want to see the most? Microsoft is using ‘Uservoice' to let people vote.
Currently, the top voted feature to be added in to the Windows 10 technical preview is tabs for the Windows file explorer. The second most requested is a little more technical, asking Microsoft to make Windows the one place to find all drivers and eliminate the need for third party applications or services. Thirdly, current testers want Microsoft to replace all aero-themed objects within Windows 10.
One highly requested feature is the addition of Persian calendars, current users also want a better Notepad application, adding in support for Unix line endings. The PC Settings and Control Panel areas could also do with some improvements, currently, users want Microsoft to merge the two things together “Why do I have to go the PC settings to forget a network and Control panel to change IP settings? Can't this all be done from a single place?”
One of the biggest suggestions on the list is to make Windows free for everyone. Rumors have suggested that some Windows owners will be receiving a free upgrade, although Microsoft won't be confirming pricing and upgrade models until its developer conference in April next year.
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KitGuru Says: It's good to see Microsoft taking on so much public feedback leading up to the release of Windows 10. Are any of you guys still running the technical preview? Are there any changes or additions you would like Microsoft to make?
All of those are insightful and singularly sensible improvements – it demonstrates the truth of what we’ve all been saying: that MS should be led by their customer base because ultimately, we really do know best. Here’s hoping MS learn from Win8 and actually listen.
I agree except for the last suggestion. “windows 10 free for everyone” is far from sensible. there’s what people want but a business is a business and they can’t expect microsoft to give them what they want if they’re not getting any funding. (No I don’t know where the majority of Microsoft profits come from but I have a good feeling it’s Windows)
I completely agree. Making Windows free is not a viable business solution.
But don’t Apple and Google upgrade their OS’s for free? Why can’t MS replicate a similar business model and considerably decrease their support cost for all other versions. I think the industry is going that way and MS should jump on the bandwagon or fear to be left behind…
I know I’d pay for it if these suggestions were implemented.
The console bussines only makes up 2% of Microsofts bussines, so yeah it’s pretty much Windows.
I’m not against making Windows a lot cheaper so more upgrade but with that in mind, don’t make the support last 10 years. One, people can upgrade to newer major versions cheaper this way. Plus, it’s less resources to maintain and support several major Windows versions if they cut it to 5 years each major version instead of 10. That could make it cheaper and make more upgrade often too. Win win.
Then those people who opposed using apps before have to embrace more paid apps in the future (Apple’s way of making money) or be prepared to give up your privacy to ads (Google’s way of making money). Which one you prefer?
The cost of OS is normally included in the cost of the machine you purchase unless you build it yourself. Nowaday, BIY route actually costs more as they normally go for the best. If you want to save money, then consider upgrade your old OS or buy a new PC.
The way it is now, it often times costs more to upgrade the OS of an older machine but well capable one. No one likes to pay $100+ for a new OS. That’s why a lot are still on Windows XP as their PC’s work fine; just overpriced upgrades.
I already know those things “either upgrade your old OS or buy a new PC”
It’s not news, just that people have fine working PC’s and don’t want to pay a ton of money to upgrade the OS. It should only be $30. Microsoft could do that fine and still have income to support the users and pay the people who made the OS.
The OS License price is linked to support for that OS (Updates, patches, future features, etc). Setting it to $30 would mean that support for that OS would be dropped pretty fast after release (you also need to pay for developing the OS in the first place), or they would have to implement other ways of earning money with the OS, to keep it running. If you want a free OS, use one of the free Linux distributions.
Windows XP is fine for people who only need a PC for word processing and similar light operations, however, security is another concern for XP users, as it is no longer supported by MS. Before, a security hole in XP would be patched within a reasonable time limit, but now, it is wide open and will continue to be so (remember, no updates). Continuing to use XP on a network is comparable to aiding the russian mob or funding terrorism, since they can compromise your system and use it as a node to infect other systems.
So calling a new OS “overpriced upgrades”, hardly justifies your point of view. Be responsible; there are plenty of alternatives out there, but if you wish to keep using MS products, you’ll have to empty your pockets – that’s the price of the privilege of your choice.
As I said, those who need to buy retail version OS is minority. Most people will either buy the upgrade version or a new PC. Most people won’t care the price of the OS. Those who are still using XP probably won’t upgrade their computers even for $30.
I doubt none of the above features will never make it in the final build of Windows 10.
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“current testers want Microsoft to replace all aero-themed objects”
Either current testers are not representative of the population as a whole, or Microsoft is lying about the number of testers that are actually requesting this.