Netbook users who were worried of the upcoming 3-app limit on their netbooks that were more than capable of running more than 3 apps can rest assured that Windows 7 starter, the netbook edition, will in fact let multitaskers do what they do best. However, the more creative and artistically minded will still have a huge problem in that the Windows Aero look will not be available in starter. Meaning custom wallpapers, colors, themes, etc. will not be featured in 7 starter. Again, the expressive individuals will be saddened by the lack of expressiveness. But how many people will really feel that obligated and moved to pony up $100+ in order to change their wallpapers/themes? If you’re going to create false limitations in order to force people into upgrading, the 3-app limit at least made more sense. That is a huge limitation that will affect many. The new limit – meh? Who cares? Do you?
Source: Gizmodo, Windows Team Blog
Continuing on the current kick of Windows 7 news, the latest not so greatness comes from Paul Thurrott regarding the current 3-app limit on Windows 7 starter. For many, the 3-app limit sounds ridiculous and for for those same many probably is because of the nubmer of things we run at the same time. However, being that 7 Starter is geared towards netbooks that are already much lower powered than laptops or desktops, even running 3 apps or more at once could bring your precious little netbook to a memory puking hault. Because of this, Paul Thurrott claims that in reality, on a netbook anyway, the 3-app limit isn’t that bad. Current rumors however peg Microsoft removing that 3-app limit. *Cheers!* Don’t get too happy though as a new development that is actually worse and not yet confirmed is starting to circulate that a new crutch propping up 7 Starter will be the inability to change your wallpaper. Really!? Talk about a stupid and uneccessary move on Redmond’s part. I hope to god he’s joking. While it isn’t a “deal breaker” per say that you can’t change the background of your Windows 7 Starter powered netbook, choosing such a feature to remove in order to entice you to upgrade doesn’t make much sense. How many people do you know who would shell out more money, possibly in excess of $100 or more just to be able to change their wallpaper…you know…since that is such a hot issue these days.
Source: Gizmodo, WinSuper Site
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