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Old 12-29-2008   #1 (permalink)
DudeBoyz


 
 

Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms
dialog box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.

Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98
SE, for example.)

Thanks



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Old 12-29-2008   #2 (permalink)
David B.


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

See inline.

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"DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
It is at the moment.
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> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
> example.)
>
No one has that answer, who's to say it won't be changed, when the RTM is
released you'll have your answer.
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> Thanks
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Old 12-29-2008   #3 (permalink)
Peter Foldes


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

Wait until the public Beta comes out then you judge it yourself

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"DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog box
> layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for example.)
>
> Thanks
>
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Old 12-29-2008   #4 (permalink)
Little Charlie


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

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> "DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
>> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> It is at the moment.
>
Quote:

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>> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
>> example.)
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> No one has that answer, who's to say it won't be changed, when the RTM is
> released you'll have your answer.
>
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>> Thanks
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Google 'windows 7 screenshots' Google is your friend. I have seen the Win 7 screens and it is much like Vista ..the biggest visual change is the totally different taskbar...already folks are bitching about it.
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Old 12-29-2008   #5 (permalink)
John


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

First look at Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400)
http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3222


"DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
> example.)
>
> Thanks
>

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Old 12-29-2008   #6 (permalink)
Dave


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

You might want to follow this blog.....
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/



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"DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
> example.)
>
> Thanks
>
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Old 12-29-2008   #7 (permalink)
Charles Tomaras


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?


"DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
> example.)
>
> Thanks
http://search.live.com/results.aspx?...ts&FORM=OPNSCH


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Old 12-29-2008   #8 (permalink)
David B.


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

I don't need to Google it, I'm already well aware of it's current state.

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> "David B." <mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> "DudeBoyz" <dudeboyz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:ehiHc$daJHA.4684@xxxxxx
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>>> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog
>>> box layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>>
>> It is at the moment.
>>
Quote:

>>>
>>> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
>>> example.)
>>>
>>
>> No one has that answer, who's to say it won't be changed, when the RTM is
>> released you'll have your answer.
>>
Quote:

>>> Thanks
>>>
>>
>
> Google 'windows 7 screenshots' Google is your friend. I have seen the
> Win 7 screens and it is much like Vista ..the biggest visual change is the
> totally different taskbar...already folks are bitching about it.
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Old 12-29-2008   #9 (permalink)
Mark Veldhuis


 
 

Re: Will Windows 7 be visually similar to Vista?

on 12/29/2008, DudeBoyz supposed :
Quote:

> I'm curious if Windows 7 is going to be similar to Vista in terms dialog box
> layout, GUI characteristics, etc.
>
> Or is it going to be changed (like how XP differed from Win 98 SE, for
> example.)
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/

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Old 12-29-2008   #10 (permalink)
DudeBoyz


 
 

Thank you all very much

I really appreciate the replies. They have been very helpful.

I'm having a hard time transitioning from XP to Vista in part due
to the substantial changes in the GUI for Dialogs, Folders, etc.

I was hoping that Windows 7 would perhaps take a step closer to
Windows XP so that the contrast was not so stark. You know -
address bars on top, Command Bar in IE 7 on the same line as the
tab bar, that "Organize, Views, System Properties, etc." bar
under the address bar in those dialogs / folders, etc.

But according to those screen shots, I'm going to face the same
thing when Windows 7 hits, so I guess I am going to need to learn
to be proficient in the changes.

I like in XP how I can turn off the button bar, address bar, etc.
for any dialog / folder window. I can't seem to find a way to do
that in Vista.

Regardless, thank you again for the helpful replies. I really am
grateful.


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