Windows 8 will be using the Ribbon library..(office 2010 menu style) - I really don't like this.
First off, i'm a big fan of the old win2000 taskbar / start menu interface.. and until now i've been able to modify even windows 7 to act and look the way i want. Again, simple is better! ..functionality uber alles. I generally dont like wallpapers, no widgets.. no fancy stuff.
I really respect truly innovative ideas.. the explorer address bar that came in vista.. i didnt see that one coming, and that is really an enhancement!
On the other hand, one of my favorite features the "SendTo" menu, got crippled since Vista because it now lacks the abilty to contain nested folders.
Implementing Ribbon seems like a desperate choice, just the fact they thought of it.. pheee.. shame! - I'd really like to work for MS and tell them how to make the best UI for real computer users..(now they got Metro for complete idiots)
Microsoft, Please let me know.. i got a couple or 20 good ideas.. here's some
1. Make the SendTo menu able to contain nested folders (like <=XP)
2. Better support for video and graphic thumbnails in general.
3. Prioritize functionality and readability over fancy glossy buttons and animations. (this is here windows should win over osx)
4. Customizeable UI / Workflows is everything.
5. Make a better search functionality, since Vista search has been crippled.
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