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I agree that links could be confusing for many users.
I have recently installed Ubuntu 10.04 on my PC. My friend (who hates Windows) helped set up some auto-mounting symlinks for my music and video files. When I deleted a link, which was pointing to my music files, the "Garbage Bin" showed my music files!
They weren't actually deleted, but my friend wasn't able to tell me, how I could determine whether or not a file was in the "Garbage Bin" or if it was a link that was pointing to the file!
Also, I thought that I read (on another blog) there was something strange about the way Windows handles links.
Only thing I don't like about it is that I don't have it yet. Getting a laptop within the next 2 months and I would imagine, obviously, that it will come with it. I just never liked the idea of not having a store bought, full, standalone version of the OS. I have built my pc's from scratch, so, dealing with laptop software won't be a welcome thing when I get it.
I would not be so quick to point out that you have been working with computer systems for 30 years, especially when your lack of knowledge is apparent. A seasoned technician has the experience and the wisdom to comprehend every operating system is flawed and can never work perfectly for everyone; the best to hope for is a happy medium. It is expected that Microsoft will not be able to make everyone completely satisfied and it is understandable that you are one of them. But you have choices; you can continue to complain and show your ignorance, you can take the time to become skilled at Windows 7 or you can opt not to use Windows 7. To come here and bash Windows 7, it has become obvious that you have absolutely no clue as to what you are doing and in turn is just wasting our time and yours. We are here to help the community and if you wish to gain knowledge we are eager to help you and anyone comprehend the underlying code, design, inner workings, and infrastructure of Windows 7.
I don't agree, I think it is a complete failure of imagination that just because YOU don't understand sym links that more people can't figure them out.
MS put in Libraries and I submit that less than 0.5% of the people care for or use them. So why does MS get to make Sym links for us, yet not provide a way for the average person to create them? It's my biggest complaint about MS and Windows. And most of the people who defend MS. A supposition that because something MIGHT confuse people it shouldn't be made available.
Then why sell computers at all. Don't they confuse some people? Wouldn't it be better to avoid confusing people and just leave them with pencils and paper.
But I give up, you people are all too busy slapping each other on the ass and agreeing with MS that users are stupid and should not be given tools as a result.
I'll just leave it with this: the thing I dislike most about Windows is the MS snobs who can't see what would make it better.
Sigh.... I have to agree there is a great deal of good to be said about "7". Good point Kari. We all learn from contrasting view points. Disagree please! Don't bail. what would anyone learn then. It's only the flames that bother me personaly. I do understand some people are passionate about their view, but we can keep conversation civil (Please?).
Can we get back to the negative part now?
I thought stating what you don't like, (Bashing) is the premise for this thread. Some of @Wrecks statements seemed a little to general to be helpfull, but he too seems to have a peeve that is important to him. Perhaps the specific points of his post should be adressed. :)
BTW - I believe an avarage user needs a menu bar in explorer. I wonder who's bright Idea it was to hide it by default.