In December 2006, Microsoft requested feedback from a select group of invitees regarding what they'd like to see fixed, changed and/or extra to future Windows builds. The Windows team acquired an earful: Practically 800 new function requests, yet another 560-plus alter requests and nearly 400 defects.The Windows team has winnowed that That listing is winnowed down to about 70 goods probably to be moved ahead, according to a record posted of the most popular requests and posted the week of July nine to Microsoft;s Connect beta web-site. (I had a opportunity to see the line-up from someone with entry to the checklist.)Notice: I amended this post according to specifics I obtained from a Windows tester, who stated the listing is often a ranking of one of the most popularly requested functions — not of what Microsoft basically is leaning toward including. I have asked Microsoft for comment on what, if anything, this checklist means towards the actual function set for next-gen Windows builds. Stay tuned.This isn;t the official Windows Seven or Windows Eight characteristic record. But the record does indicate some with the attributes that are significantly more probably than others testers are one of the most interested in seeing make it into the next Windows release or two.In December, Microsoft told those participating in its “Early Feedback Program” the ground rules:“In some cases it might be the next product cycle or longer for a suggestion to be evaluated or implemented. In other situations it might never happen. There is no way to know for sure. Some feedback may be included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1, but the main focus is beyond Vista,” officials explained.Vista Service Pack 1 currently is expected to ship in November 2007,
Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus, based on testers who asked for anonymity. Microsoft officials have mentioned to expect Windows Seven, the next major Windows release, around 2009.Among some with the additional interesting objects on the honed feedback-request checklist: Integrated antivirusInclusion of a completely vector-based graphical-user interfaceMulti-session Remote DesktopSession-restore feature for World-wide-web Explorer 7Capability for other Windows PCs to act as Media Center ExtendersISO/BIN system-image supportDownload manager for Net ExplorerReplace error ID number with plain language explanation A number with the products on the list of 70 possible futures have to do with improving the fit and finish of Windows, such as allowing reordering of Taskbar Buttons, applying the Aero user-interface look and feel consistently throughout the operating system; and including further desktop themes.Some of these seem rather unlikely — integrating antivirus comes to mind immediately, given past entanglements Microsoft has had with antitrust authorities. Anything else on this short checklist catch your attention?