In Apple, Microsoft OSes, search is on

pr0digal jenius · Apr 19, 2005, 06:30 PM

Do you have any idea where you saved your last file?

Both Microsoft and Apple Computer are betting the answer is no. And as a result their newest operating systems bear uncannily like-minded search tools.

In the next version of Windows, still in its early stages of development, and in the soon-to-be released new version of Mac OS X, users won't have to know where a file is stored. Instead, both operating systems will have a search window in which people need only start typing what they remember--who created the file, what it's called, or even words within the document itself. Results begin appearing instantly, and the early matches are ruled out as a user continues entering information.

"Clearly both companies understand that the classic desktop metaphor, which is 20 years old, really doesn't scale well when you have lots of information," Jupiter Research analyst Michael Gartenberg said.
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aaronbond · Apr 19, 2005, 07:53 PM

uhh Start -> Search ???

germanjulian · Apr 19, 2005, 08:03 PM

no its far far better then that... shame really cause i organise everything so I hardly even use this

**MIG-31** · Apr 19, 2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronbond

uhh Start -> Search ???

i have had numerous files that windows has not found through search.....but had to manually search them out for myself.... start -> search is not fool proof.

These new file managemnt systems do seem to have great prospect in the future.....they will map out the most often used apps towards the user.so given time it will be a system i will be using.

These systems detail all details as opposed to keywoards via the default search options.... effectivly making it much easier to find what you're after....

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 19, 2005, 11:38 PM

[QUOTE=MIG-31]i have had numerous files that windows has not found through search.....but had to manually search them out for myself.... start -> search is not fool proof.

[QUOTE]

yes it is, you have to turn of system file hideing,
enable to to search in hidden and system folder

studbagel9 · Apr 20, 2005, 12:17 AM

I don't really understand the need for this, if you properly organize your stuff, you wouldn't have this problem to begin with, so then software companies wouldn't have to bother spending millions in R&D to jack up the cost of the OS.

Apr 19, 2005, 06:30 PM	#1
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	In Apple, Microsoft OSes, search is on Do you have any idea where you saved your last file? Both Microsoft and Apple Computer are betting the answer is no. And as a result their newest operating systems bear uncannily like-minded search tools. In the next version of Windows, still in its early stages of development, and in the soon-to-be released new version of Mac OS X, users won't have to know where a file is stored. Instead, both operating systems will have a search window in which people need only start typing what they remember--who created the file, what it's called, or even words within the document itself. Results begin appearing instantly, and the early matches are ruled out as a user continues entering information. "Clearly both companies understand that the classic desktop metaphor, which is 20 years old, really doesn't scale well when you have lots of information," Jupiter Research analyst Michael Gartenberg said. _____________ Source/Read More: C\|Net News

Apr 19, 2005, 07:53 PM	#2
aaronbond DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FL USA Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	uhh Start -> Search ??? __________________ Windows® XP Pro w/ SP2 // Athlon 64® Venice 3500+ E3 2.2Ghz w/ MSI Neo2 Pro Plat // BFG 6800GT OC @ stock // ASUS K8N // 2GB Corsair Perf. 2.5-2-3-6 // 74GB WD Raptor // Creative Audigy2 Value Good Times!

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Apr 19, 2005, 11:38 PM	#5
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	[QUOTE=MIG-31]i have had numerous files that windows has not found through search.....but had to manually search them out for myself.... start -> search is not fool proof. [QUOTE] yes it is, you have to turn of system file hideing, enable to to search in hidden and system folder __________________

Apr 20, 2005, 12:17 AM	#6
studbagel9 Rolling the Hard Six Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lock Haven, PA Posts: 767 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I don't really understand the need for this, if you properly organize your stuff, you wouldn't have this problem to begin with, so then software companies wouldn't have to bother spending millions in R&D to jack up the cost of the OS. __________________