- Nov 5, 2011
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Windows 9 Will Be Windows 8 Done Right - topic here ..
UI Expert Says Windows 9 Will Be Windows 8 Done Right: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-8-user-interface-ux,19191.html
'Jakob Nielsen, famous UI expert, has examined and concluded that the Windows 8 interface is "weak" on tablets and "terrible" for PCs.
ZoomIn his opinion, the operating system interface is "a monster that terrorizes poor office workers and strangles their productivity." However, on a positive note, he stated that "there's nothing that a modest redesign can't fix".
Nielsen's analysis is based on a usability report he conducted with both inexperienced and experienced users that were confronted with Windows 8 for the first time and had to complete specific tasks. Much of his criticism is based on the notion that Microsoft went to an extreme approach to adapt a touch UI that we love to use on smartphones, but may not be such a great idea on a larger PC screen. "The new look sacrifices usability on the altar of looking different than traditional GUIs," Nielsen wrote.' ..
'The designer also took issue with the fact that Microsoft chose a path to a flat surface and clickable icons are more difficult to identify, the fact that charms are integrated in an "out of sight, out of mind", which causes people to forget that they exist:
"In practice, the charms work poorly — at least for new users. The old saying, out of sight, out of mind, turned out to be accurate. Because the charms are hidden, our users often forgot to summon them, even when they needed them. Hiding commands and other GUI chrome makes sense on small mobile phones. It makes less sense on bigger tablet screens. And it makes no sense at all on huge PC screens." '
10 must-have features for Windows 9: http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/10-must-have-features-windows-9-208079
'Desktop users deserve a significant rethink of the Windows 8 gaffes and omissions for the next version of Windows.'
'Here are my 10 most important Windows 9 features, from the point of view of a dyed-in-the-wool desktop user :
Windows 9 must-have feature:
No. 10: "Get out of hell" modal dialog
No. 9: Metro mute button
No. 8: A Control Panel that controls
No. 7: Let me choose my chrome, thank you very much
No. 6: Metro apps at iPad standards
No. 5: Desktop Charms that do something
No. 4: Meaningful notifications
No. 3: Dual monitor with Metro on the side
No. 2: Multiboot
No. 1: And my most direly desired feature request ...
... bring back the Start menu.'
Microsoft to launch Windows 9 in 2013 - report: http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000802310&fid=1725
'Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is not resting on its laurels. After launching the Windows 8 operating system a month ago, the software giant is reportedly already working on Windows 9, which could already be on the market next year. A new version of Windows by the third or fourth quarter of 2013 would end the tradition whereby updated versions are launched every three years or so.
According to technology website ZDNet, the latest version is nicknamed WindowsBlue and will include a new interface. The site also reports that Microsoft plans brining out a new Windows version every year. ' ..
UI Expert Says Windows 9 Will Be Windows 8 Done Right: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-8-user-interface-ux,19191.html
'Jakob Nielsen, famous UI expert, has examined and concluded that the Windows 8 interface is "weak" on tablets and "terrible" for PCs.
ZoomIn his opinion, the operating system interface is "a monster that terrorizes poor office workers and strangles their productivity." However, on a positive note, he stated that "there's nothing that a modest redesign can't fix".
Nielsen's analysis is based on a usability report he conducted with both inexperienced and experienced users that were confronted with Windows 8 for the first time and had to complete specific tasks. Much of his criticism is based on the notion that Microsoft went to an extreme approach to adapt a touch UI that we love to use on smartphones, but may not be such a great idea on a larger PC screen. "The new look sacrifices usability on the altar of looking different than traditional GUIs," Nielsen wrote.' ..
'The designer also took issue with the fact that Microsoft chose a path to a flat surface and clickable icons are more difficult to identify, the fact that charms are integrated in an "out of sight, out of mind", which causes people to forget that they exist:
"In practice, the charms work poorly — at least for new users. The old saying, out of sight, out of mind, turned out to be accurate. Because the charms are hidden, our users often forgot to summon them, even when they needed them. Hiding commands and other GUI chrome makes sense on small mobile phones. It makes less sense on bigger tablet screens. And it makes no sense at all on huge PC screens." '
10 must-have features for Windows 9: http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/10-must-have-features-windows-9-208079
'Desktop users deserve a significant rethink of the Windows 8 gaffes and omissions for the next version of Windows.'
'Here are my 10 most important Windows 9 features, from the point of view of a dyed-in-the-wool desktop user :
Windows 9 must-have feature:
No. 10: "Get out of hell" modal dialog
No. 9: Metro mute button
No. 8: A Control Panel that controls
No. 7: Let me choose my chrome, thank you very much
No. 6: Metro apps at iPad standards
No. 5: Desktop Charms that do something
No. 4: Meaningful notifications
No. 3: Dual monitor with Metro on the side
No. 2: Multiboot
No. 1: And my most direly desired feature request ...
... bring back the Start menu.'
Microsoft to launch Windows 9 in 2013 - report: http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000802310&fid=1725
'Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is not resting on its laurels. After launching the Windows 8 operating system a month ago, the software giant is reportedly already working on Windows 9, which could already be on the market next year. A new version of Windows by the third or fourth quarter of 2013 would end the tradition whereby updated versions are launched every three years or so.
According to technology website ZDNet, the latest version is nicknamed WindowsBlue and will include a new interface. The site also reports that Microsoft plans brining out a new Windows version every year. ' ..
