An interesting article on Slashdot pointing to an article at gadgetzone.com.au which points out what features Windows 7 must implement.

I’m obviously bias, but I think the author is picking out what he likes most about Linux? It’s funny how a few years ago, Linux had to be more like Windows, but now, Windows needs to be more like Linux.

I starred the items I think is present in modern, friendly Linux now. The article goes into details about each item, so be sure to check it out.

  1. Modularised OS* (The *nix philosophy. Do one thing, do it well.)
  1. XP Virtual Machine
  1. New UAC* (sudo)
  1. Gaming Mode
  1. Customised Install*
  1. Productive GUI* (Gnome/KDE customizable and other desktops available)
  1. All for One and One for All* (Ubuntu choices are clear)
  1. WinFS
  1. Home User Licensing* (GPL)
  1. Driver Availability* (arguable)
  1. Standards Compliant Browser* (firefox)
  1. Program Caching* (no need, Linux is efficient)
  1. Microsoft Toolbox* (apt)
  1. OS Restoration via imaging
  1. Barebones Kernel* (Ubuntu JEOS)
  1. 64bit only
  1. Better out-of-box burning capabilities* (I haven’t had issues)
  1. Diagnostic Tools *
  1. Faster Boot and Shutdown * (yep and less rebooting needed)
  1. Simplify and manage startup items *