Windows Vista to Shift From Folder Metaphor

Earlier today I wrote about Google's accidental revealing of its 'GDrive' plans. But I also noticed but didn't comment on a little nugget in the same CNN Money article I referenced ....

That extra tidbit was a reference to Microsoft's plans to shift away from its traditional "folder" metaphor for navigation over to a more "Web-like search" interface. I was not aware of this change in the works, but this seems like a good move to me. Although we Windows users have been trained for years in the drill-down and pogo-stick maneuvers necessary for Windows file navigation, it would be great to be set free from those shackles!

AB -- 3/7/06

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March 7, 2006 5:50 PM |