Ok, I've heard a lot of complaints about both Windows and Linux in this forum. People are always complaining that for a change I decided that rather than tell everybody what they don't like about Windows or Linux, what they want for the next generation OS?

So, what's you list of features you'd like for the next generation OS?
This can include anything from the down-to-earth practical to the most outlandishly bizzare requests.

Thanks for your comments.

I would like to see an OS that is completely coded for Desktop use and not for server apps, one that is highly customizable through a GUI. I would like to have optional menus (that can be disabled) that popup for any problem like when the BSOD occurs instead of having to reboot why not have a OS that can understand why the BSOD appeared and can fix it without losing any data or rebooting, basically an OS that has the programming to deal with any problem that is encountered. I know it sounds like AI or something but it would be cool to have the computer self check itself like on star trek when they do diagnostics. In linux when you try to access a cd-rom but cannot, a dialog box could popup and tell you why the cd-rom is not working and what you can do to fix it or if you want the OS to automatically fix it. I would like to see hot blondes dancing...........oh wait, wrong forum. lol.

It should be the Linux kernel that plays all MS compatible games, multimedia apps, office suite and has companies like Adobe and Macromedia developing software for it.


....and it should cost $2.99 with a book and an autographed picture of me, Linus, Bill Gates and Meatwad from Aquaforce Teen Hunger

Hal.

I want the opposite of BajaNick's OS! My OS should have all config files human readable and the OS should not mess with them.

This is the main problem with Windows. No matter how many automatic recovery tools you have, they will at some point fail. And then there is no chance that a human can correct it.

Martin

LMAO, Well, if they worked, then there would not be a problem. I left that out of my post.
I like the idea of the config files being human readable. They almost are with windows ini files and the linux rc.? files but they are not quite there.

the kernel's fine how it is i think... if it only incorporated support for all architectures and OS's. also, the desktop environment would be a holographic projection projected from over your head all around you and you worked in it with those cool VR gloves and 3d glasses.

or maybe just a holodeck-type setting where the files are just pieces of paper and you write with a holographic pencil instead of typing... and programs consist of paper cards with holes punched in them.

well, I had some thought about that soem time ago...

costumizable as linux, wide-spred as windows and a nice GUI as MacOSX

with Gentoo I get the first part, and GNOME as GUI isn't that bad.... The only thing I am currently missing, are my windoz games... and some other apps, as a good 3d rendering program....

some explanation...
costumizable as linux: On one hand, that you can choose what you want to install, on the other hand, that the software is fully optimized for your hardware (ie. not only i686, but the full pentium4 optimisation)
wide-spred as windows: Not nescessary that it is use everywhere, but that you can optain almost every software for it
nice GUI as MacOSX: well it explains itself... though nice, but not to childish, and certainly not overloaded with effects (or at least in a way that you can deactivete them...)

The software, as long as it is use not for profit, it should be free...

Greets
G.

linux. it is perfect. it's a good platform that can always be improved without an end in sight. windows however has inherent weaknesses that cannot be fixed. windows 98 cannot be used today, but someone can be using a linux install from 1998, and it would be complely updated without ever having to do a reinstall.

So far the views have all been pretty conservative. Here's my vision of the next-gen OS:

• Zero seconds boot-up time. I just switch it on and it works just like a TV.
• No keyboard + no mouse. Fully integrated voice recognition system with 100% accuracy. I can do all I want without having to use an input device: just my voice.
• Full-fledged integrated artificial intelligence.
• And a lots lots more...

I know it is a bit radical, but sometimes it helps to dream. Dreaming big is better than not dreaming at all.

No, the next gen OS should be old school, I like the holodeck idea, but it should take just as long as did in the old days to run the programs. That way you could spend the rest of the time you have in the holodeck fly-fishing, or whatever your particular poison is. Your boss wouldn't complain because the holodeck would only open when your program finished running.

I think most people would vote for a slower pace of life ;o)

Dave

The first micro computers I owned years ago had instant boot up

I suggested a Hal type computer earlier, but I won't hook it up to the doors so it can't lock me out