• "Our commitment to Windows quality"

    From keithr0@me@bugger.off.com.au to aus.computers on Sun Mar 22 16:26:23 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    I received an e-mail from M$ today:

    Our commitment to Windows quality

    Hello Windows Insiders,

    I want to speak to you directly, as an engineer who has spent his career building technology that people depend on every day. Windows touches
    more people's lives than almost any technology on Earth. Every day, we
    hear from the community about how you experience Windows. And over the
    past several months, the team and I have spent a great deal of time
    analyzing your feedback. What came through was the voice of people who
    care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Today, IrCOm sharing what we are doing in response. Here are some of the initial changes we will preview in builds with Windows Insiders this
    month and throughout April.

    Windows 11 desktops with the taskbar positioned vertically on the
    bottom, top, left and right side of the screen.

    More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions
    Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks werCOve heard from you.
    We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of
    your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace.

    Integrating AI where itrCOs most meaningful, with craft and focus
    You will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot
    integrates across Windows, focusing on experiences that are genuinely
    useful and wellrCacrafted. As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos,
    Widgets and Notepad.

    Reducing disruption from Windows Updates Receiving updates should be predictable and easy to plan around, so werCOre giving you more control.
    This includes the ability to skip updates during device setup to get to
    the desktop faster, restart or shut down without installing updates and
    pause updates for longer when needed, all while reducing update noise
    with fewer automatic restarts and notifications.

    Faster and more dependable File Explorer File Explorer is one of the
    most used surfaces in Windows. Our first round of improvements will
    focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother
    navigation and more reliable performance for everyday file tasks.

    More control over widgets and feed experiences Widgets should feel
    helpful and relevant, not distracting or overwhelming. WerCOre introducing quieter defaults, more control over when and how widgets appear, and
    improved personalization for the Discover feed.

    A simpler, more transparent Windows Insider Program The Windows Insider Program is how you help shape the future of Windows, and it should be
    easy to understand what to expect and how to participate. We are
    implementing changes to make it easier for you to navigate with clearer channel definitions, easier access to new features, higher quality
    builds, better visibility into how your feedback shapes Windows and more opportunities to engage directly with us.

    Improved Feedback Hub, available starting today Your feedback is
    essential to improving Windows, and it should be easy to share and see
    what others are saying. Today, werCOre rolling out the largest update to Feedback Hub yet to our Insiders, with a redesigned experience that
    makes it faster and easier to submit feedback and engage with the community.

    Feedback Hub app in Windows 11 showing the redesigned home screen and
    new feedback form.

    Building on these changes, what follows below is our broader plan and
    areas of focus for the year to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality. The
    work is underway. You can expect to see tangible progress that yourCOll be able to feel as you preview builds from us throughout the rest of the year.

    Last night I had the chance to sit down with a small group of Windows
    Insiders here in Seattle to listen, to answer questions and to share
    more about where we're headed. The Seattle meetup was the first of
    several stops our team will be making to engage in person, in more
    cities around the world, to connect with the Windows community.

    Thank you for holding us to a high standard. Windows is as much yours as
    it is ours. WerCOre committed to strengthening its foundation and
    delivering innovation where it matters, for you.

    Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of Windows together.

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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.computers on Sun Mar 22 18:27:12 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote
    I received an e-mail from M$ today:
    Our commitment to Windows quality
    Hello Windows Insiders,
    I want to speak to you directly, as an engineer who has spent his career > building technology that people depend on every day.
    He's right except with smartphones
    Windows touches more people's lives than almost any technology on Earth.
    That's silly with phones
    Every day, we hear from the community about how youexperience Windows. > And over the past several months,the team and I have spent a great > deal of time analyzingyour feedback. What came through was the voice of > peoplewho care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.
    Not something that happens with linux
    Today, IrCOm sharing what we are doing in response.Here are some of the > initial changes we will previewin builds with Windows Insiders this > month and throughout April.
    Windows 11 desktops with the taskbar positioned vertically on the > bottom, top, left and right side of the screen.
    More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions > Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks werCOve heard from you. > We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of > your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace.
    Integrating AI where itrCOs most meaningful, with craft and focus
    You will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot > integrates across Windows, focusing on experiences that are genuinely > useful and wellrCacrafted. As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary > Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, > Widgets and Notepad.
    Reducing disruption from Windows Updates Receiving updates should be > predictable and easy to plan around, so werCOre giving you more control. > This includes the ability to skip updates during device setup to get to > the desktop faster, restart or shut down without installing updates and > pause updates for longer when needed, all while reducing update noise > with fewer automatic restarts and notifications.
    Faster and more dependable File Explorer File Explorer is one of the > most used surfaces in Windows. Our first round of improvements will > focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother > navigation and more reliable performance for everyday file tasks.
    More control over widgets and feed experiences Widgets should feel > helpful and relevant, not distracting or overwhelming. WerCOre introducing > quieter defaults, more control over when and how widgets appear, and > improved personalization for the Discover feed.
    A simpler, more transparent Windows Insider Program The Windows Insider > Program is how you help shape the future of Windows, and it should be > easy to understand what to expect and how to participate. We are > implementing changes to make it easier for you to navigate with clearer > channel definitions, easier access to new features, higher quality > builds, better visibility into how your feedback shapes Windows and more > opportunities to engage directly with us.
    Improved Feedback Hub, available starting today Your feedback is > essential to improving Windows, and it should be easy to share and see > what others are saying. Today, werCOre rolling out the largest update to > Feedback Hub yet to our Insiders, with a redesigned experience that > makes it faster and easier to submit feedback and engage with the > community.
    Feedback Hub app in Windows 11 showing the redesigned home screen and > new feedback form.
    Building on these changes, what follows below is our broader plan and > areas of focus for the year to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality. The > work is underway. You can expect to see tangible progress that yourCOll be > able to feel as you preview builds from us throughout the rest of the > year.
    Last night I had the chance to sit down with a small group of Windows > Insiders here in Seattle to listen, to answer questions and to share > more about where we're headed. The Seattle meetup was the first of > several stops our team will be making to engage in person, in more > cities around the world, to connect with the Windows community.
    Thank you for holding us to a high standard. Windows is as much yours as > it is ours. WerCOre committed to strengthening its foundation and > delivering innovation where it matters, for you.
    Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of Windows > together.
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  • From Axel@none@not.here to aus.computers,aus.cars on Sun Mar 22 19:49:12 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    keithr0 wrote:
    I received an e-mail from M$ today:

    -aOur commitment to Windows quality

    Hello Windows Insiders,

    I want to speak to you directly, as an engineer who has spent his
    career building technology that people depend on every day. Windows
    touches more people's lives than almost any technology on Earth. Every
    day, we hear from the community about how you experience Windows. And
    over the past several months, the team and I have spent a great deal
    of time analyzing your feedback. What came through was the voice of
    people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Today, IrCOm sharing what we are doing in response. Here are some of the initial changes we will preview in builds with Windows Insiders this
    month and throughout April.

    Windows 11 desktops with the taskbar positioned vertically on the
    bottom, top, left and right side of the screen.

    More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks werCOve heard from you.
    We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of
    your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace.

    Integrating AI where itrCOs most meaningful, with craft and focus
    You will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot
    integrates across Windows, focusing on experiences that are genuinely
    useful and wellrCacrafted. As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos,
    Widgets and Notepad.

    Reducing disruption from Windows Updates Receiving updates should be predictable and easy to plan around, so werCOre giving you more control. This includes the ability to skip updates during device setup to get
    to the desktop faster, restart or shut down without installing updates
    and pause updates for longer when needed, all while reducing update
    noise with fewer automatic restarts and notifications.

    Faster and more dependable File Explorer File Explorer is one of the
    most used surfaces in Windows. Our first round of improvements will
    focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother
    navigation and more reliable performance for everyday file tasks.

    More control over widgets and feed experiences Widgets should feel
    helpful and relevant, not distracting or overwhelming. WerCOre
    introducing quieter defaults, more control over when and how widgets
    appear, and improved personalization for the Discover feed.

    A simpler, more transparent Windows Insider Program The Windows
    Insider Program is how you help shape the future of Windows, and it
    should be easy to understand what to expect and how to participate. We
    are implementing changes to make it easier for you to navigate with
    clearer channel definitions, easier access to new features, higher
    quality builds, better visibility into how your feedback shapes
    Windows and more opportunities to engage directly with us.

    Improved Feedback Hub, available starting today Your feedback is
    essential to improving Windows, and it should be easy to share and see
    what others are saying. Today, werCOre rolling out the largest update to Feedback Hub yet to our Insiders, with a redesigned experience that
    makes it faster and easier to submit feedback and engage with the
    community.

    Feedback Hub app in Windows 11 showing the redesigned home screen and
    new feedback form.

    Building on these changes, what follows below is our broader plan and
    areas of focus for the year to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality.
    The work is underway. You can expect to see tangible progress that
    yourCOll be able to feel as you preview builds from us throughout the
    rest of the year.

    Last night I had the chance to sit down with a small group of Windows Insiders here in Seattle to listen, to answer questions and to share
    more about where we're headed. The Seattle meetup was the first of
    several stops our team will be making to engage in person, in more
    cities around the world, to connect with the Windows community.

    Thank you for holding us to a high standard. Windows is as much yours
    as it is ours. WerCOre committed to strengthening its foundation and delivering innovation where it matters, for you.

    Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of
    Windows together.


    Lipstick on a pig. But now I know why Windoze is so bad, keefy
    contributes to it!
    --
    Linux Mint 22.3

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  • From keithr0@me@bugger.off.com.au to aus.computers,aus.cars on Sun Mar 22 21:12:52 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    On 22/03/2026 6:49 pm, Axel wrote:
    keithr0 wrote:
    I received an e-mail from M$ today:

    -aOur commitment to Windows quality

    Hello Windows Insiders,

    I want to speak to you directly, as an engineer who has spent his
    career building technology that people depend on every day. Windows
    touches more people's lives than almost any technology on Earth. Every
    day, we hear from the community about how you experience Windows. And
    over the past several months, the team and I have spent a great deal
    of time analyzing your feedback. What came through was the voice of
    people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Today, IrCOm sharing what we are doing in response. Here are some of the
    initial changes we will preview in builds with Windows Insiders this
    month and throughout April.

    Windows 11 desktops with the taskbar positioned vertically on the
    bottom, top, left and right side of the screen.

    More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions
    Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks werCOve heard from you.
    We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of
    your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace.

    Integrating AI where itrCOs most meaningful, with craft and focus
    You will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot
    integrates across Windows, focusing on experiences that are genuinely
    useful and wellrCacrafted. As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary
    Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos,
    Widgets and Notepad.

    Reducing disruption from Windows Updates Receiving updates should be
    predictable and easy to plan around, so werCOre giving you more control.
    This includes the ability to skip updates during device setup to get
    to the desktop faster, restart or shut down without installing updates
    and pause updates for longer when needed, all while reducing update
    noise with fewer automatic restarts and notifications.

    Faster and more dependable File Explorer File Explorer is one of the
    most used surfaces in Windows. Our first round of improvements will
    focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother
    navigation and more reliable performance for everyday file tasks.

    More control over widgets and feed experiences Widgets should feel
    helpful and relevant, not distracting or overwhelming. WerCOre
    introducing quieter defaults, more control over when and how widgets
    appear, and improved personalization for the Discover feed.

    A simpler, more transparent Windows Insider Program The Windows
    Insider Program is how you help shape the future of Windows, and it
    should be easy to understand what to expect and how to participate. We
    are implementing changes to make it easier for you to navigate with
    clearer channel definitions, easier access to new features, higher
    quality builds, better visibility into how your feedback shapes
    Windows and more opportunities to engage directly with us.

    Improved Feedback Hub, available starting today Your feedback is
    essential to improving Windows, and it should be easy to share and see
    what others are saying. Today, werCOre rolling out the largest update to
    Feedback Hub yet to our Insiders, with a redesigned experience that
    makes it faster and easier to submit feedback and engage with the
    community.

    Feedback Hub app in Windows 11 showing the redesigned home screen and
    new feedback form.

    Building on these changes, what follows below is our broader plan and
    areas of focus for the year to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality.
    The work is underway. You can expect to see tangible progress that
    yourCOll be able to feel as you preview builds from us throughout the
    rest of the year.

    Last night I had the chance to sit down with a small group of Windows
    Insiders here in Seattle to listen, to answer questions and to share
    more about where we're headed. The Seattle meetup was the first of
    several stops our team will be making to engage in person, in more
    cities around the world, to connect with the Windows community.

    Thank you for holding us to a high standard. Windows is as much yours
    as it is ours. WerCOre committed to strengthening its foundation and
    delivering innovation where it matters, for you.

    Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of
    Windows together.


    Lipstick on a pig. But now I know why Windoze is so bad, keefy
    contributes to it!

    Another pathetic cross-post from axle.

    BTW, I contribute nothing to it. I did once join the Windows Insider
    program to get an early update.

    Now be a good little axle and stop fucking cross-posting.
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  • From not@not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) to aus.computers on Mon Mar 23 06:38:41 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:
    keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote
    I received an e-mail from M$ today:
    Every day, we hear from the community about how youexperience Windows. >> And over the past several months,the team and I have spent a great
    deal of time analyzingyour feedback. What came through was the voice of >> peoplewho care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Not something that happens with linux

    Rubbish, Linux distros get constant feedback on their web forums
    and mailing lists.
    --
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    #_ < |\| |< _#
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.computers on Mon Mar 23 07:43:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
    keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote

    I received an e-mail from M$ today:

    Every day, we hear from the community about how you experience
    Windows.

    And over the past several months,the team and I have spent a great
    deal of time analyzingyour feedback. What came through was the voice
    of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Not something that happens with linux

    Rubbish, Linux distros get constant feedback on their web forums
    and mailing lists.

    Doesnt mean anyone analyses it let alone doing anything as a result of it
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  • From Petzl@petzlx@gmail.com to aus.computers on Wed Mar 25 08:23:13 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    On 23 Mar 2026 06:38:41 +1000, not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd
    Kev) wrote:

    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:
    keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote
    I received an e-mail from M$ today:
    Every day, we hear from the community about how youexperience Windows. >>> And over the past several months,the team and I have spent a great
    deal of time analyzingyour feedback. What came through was the voice of >>> peoplewho care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Not something that happens with linux

    Rubbish, Linux distros get constant feedback on their web forums
    and mailing lists.

    People are walking away from widows

    Manufacturer Linux Offerings
    Companies like Dell provide Linux-preloaded options mainly for
    developers and enterprises (e.g., XPS Developer Edition with Ubuntu),
    while Lenovo certifies ThinkPads for Linux.

    HP focuses Linux on workstations (Z series) rather than consumer
    laptops, and no mainstream shift to Linux defaults for budget models
    is confirmed.

    Specialist vendors like System76 and Star Labs sell Linux-first PCs,
    ideal if you're seeking them in Australia.
    --
    Petzl
    An evil enemy will from within,
    burn his own nation to then rule over the ashes.
    Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu
    (author of The Art of War), 5th century BC.
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.computers on Wed Mar 25 10:06:14 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.computers

    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
    keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote

    I received an e-mail from M$ today:

    Every day, we hear from the community about how youexperience
    Windows.

    And over the past several months,the team and I have spent a great
    deal of time analyzingyour feedback. What came through was the voice >>>> of peoplewho care deeply about Windows and want it to be better.

    Not something that happens with linux

    Rubbish, Linux distros get constant feedback on their web forums
    and mailing lists.

    People are walking away from widows

    Manufacturer Linux Offerings
    Companies like Dell provide Linux-preloaded options mainly for
    developers and enterprises (e.g., XPS Developer Edition with Ubuntu),
    while Lenovo certifies ThinkPads for Linux.

    HP focuses Linux on workstations (Z series) rather than consumer
    laptops, and no mainstream shift to Linux defaults for budget models
    is confirmed.

    And they arent ditching Win, and what they are
    doing has nothing to do with Win being shit

    Specialist vendors like System76 and Star Labs sell Linux-first PCs,
    ideal if you're seeking them in Australia.
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