Day 8,045: Why Windows 7 is not the answer
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Does anyone actually look at those dialogs before releasing them?
I appreciate that they want some input from me when it comes to peripherals that I install, but the dialog box could be clarified and still be effective IMHO.
I personally WANT options. Sure, maybe there needs to be a 'retard mode' or something, but the option you have highlighted will end that dialog forever (I would assume)
A Mac friend linked this to me. I used the example of my Logitech Nano MX. It is my laptop mouse, and Windows (XP and Vista) can use all buttons just fine. But if I use the Logitech drivers I can change settings based on application, and other neat stuff. I found that the default Windows driver won out, but I like having that option.
For those that don't want the options, ya just click what you have highlighted. Or just stay with your OS of choice. But those of us who do don't want to loose them. In Vista, the same options were there (mostly) but it was multiple dialog boxes- "Do it for me" and "Advanced." Rolling the advanced options into the 1st dialog is a plus in my book.
The simple fact is every OS does almost exactly the same things. The difference is mostly individual preference.
I like options, but I don't like being constantly pestered about them when I'm trying to do my work.
Seriously...wtf?

