2) I want an OS that requires 2 HDD, the 2nd HDD should completely image the 1st HDD but lag a little behind it timewise. In the event of a problem with the OS, it could then rebuild the OS on the 1st HDD using the image backed up on the 2nd HDD.

3) HDDs as above should be easily removable (with some physical layer of security) and in the event of a HDD failure, the affected drive could then be removed and replaced and shouls RAID style automatically.

4) With regard to applications/ programs, I really like the way Adobe has set up the Photoshop Elements workspace, Basic, Guided, and the Full Monty.

Note all the above is not using new technology, more of a mash up of what is already available but automated, refined, and a bit more invisible.

I would also like to see Linux/ Unix style embedded file security/ permissions applied to all files. So files would be read only unless the originator assigns permission to allow change etc.

I know M$ main revenue is derived from business, however I think they would do well to investigate the home/ home office/ small business market. Perhaps they could bring themselves to talk to people a bit futher down the food chain, like PC enthusiasts and Techs working in that arena. I could have told them that Vista was way off the mark in many ways within a few hours of first seeing it.

If M$ don’t then over time I think the alternatives such as Ubuntu, which are by and large user demand driven will eat their lunch. I know the threat is not realistic at present, but the gap is narrowing with inceasing momentum.

I am not contrary to what you may surmise a M$ basher, but the number of times I am frustrated to distraction by Windows, does prompt the occasional rant which are mainly well justified. Take the conclusion of “My life with Linux” in the current issue (170), the final paragraph on P138 reads “it’s also fun, and when was the last time an OS was accused of that!
Precisely, and because M$ don’t deliver that a lot of talent is walking away from computing and IT, it’s simply not fun any more. We need to get that back otherwise it’s going to be Windoze pretty soon.

Are you the right person to be reporting at this event? It would seem by that comment, you’re actively looking for something to complain about – and certainly expecting to find something wrong

Any chance of a little objectivity instead of the standard ‘it’s Microsoft – it must be bad’ line?