Rumor,
Microsoft may be working on a software center, an application in the control panel of Windows like Linux distributions have, they permit applications to be very easy to add.
Several beta testers of Windows7 have indicated that there is a name change within the control panel,
''select Add and remove software'' has been renamed to" Programs and Features'.
That is not the only reason why people think that such a feature is comming into Windows, Microsoft has also issued a survey that ask questions relating to this transformation.
This possible new feature in Windows makes it easier to manage its software.
In Linux distributions, this is already possible via the option to add new applications.
Also possible is to use the option to remove applications or change them.
In Ubuntu, for example, it is called Ubuntu Synaptic.
These are just rumors, Microsoft has not actually admitted it Yet.
Several people are now waiting for the feature, but it is also interesting for companies.
It is yet another form of Ms. advertising.
Microsoft will have still much to talk with alot other companies, Oem, vendors on how and what with this new application but while Beta-testing it is already activ!.
When this usefull new application comes for sure is at this moment still unknown.
The expection is that it comes for sure!.
riso,
Msdn,
Technet.
January 26, 2009