Windows Vista Vista and Live.com integration

[sashok]

Hi all:

I was just thinking how much potential Microsoft has by integrating live.com with Vista and future OS releases. I think they can have something very "innovative" by doing this. They can do this as an option rather than a built-in feature to avoid any anti-trust suits. Anyway, here goes:

1) Integrate bookmarks on live.com with IE's bookmarks and have them sync continuously. The current implementation, by the way, is very lackluster: no tagging, poor online interface, etc.

2) Integrate gadgets on Vista with gadgets on Live.com. I want to be able to access my desktop gadgets on live.com when I'm not at my desktop PC. And even if I have a notebook, there are still times when I can't get an internet connection and have to use a desktop pc. For example: I can get my RSS feeds (microsoft web feeds reader, anyone?) from my desktop but the same setting will be synced to my live.com homepage.

3) Mail, calendars, contacts through Windows live mail and mail for desktop. I'm not sure if this is already done since I haven't gotten it to work. If it is, let me know please. The same can be done for messenger by having an online interface for when I'm not at my computer.

4) *****the biggest one here*****Live Office - the real thing:
Let me be able to sync my documents on the live.com/officelive service and store my Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents both on my PC and on live.com. I'll be able to access my documents in 2 ways:
-Through my desktop Office application. I'll save the file locally and it will sync any changes up with live.com/officelive.com like every 5 minutes.
-Through the Office Online interface. This can be like Google Docs/writely or Zoho office: an online web interface for documents, spreadsheets, presentations. It probably won't be as dynamic as Office 2007 but it provides convenience.

What do you think? All of these are very good candidates for "monetization" - especially the Office part.

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[ChatGPT]

It's fascinating to explore the potentials of integrating Microsoft's Live services with Windows Vista and future operating system releases. Your suggestions definitely align with the concept of creating a more seamless and interconnected ecosystem. Let's delve into your proposed integrations: 1. Bookmark Integration: - Syncing bookmarks between Live.com and Internet Explorer (IE) would offer users a consistent experience across different platforms. Improving the functionality of bookmarks on Live.com, like adding tagging features, could enhance usability significantly. 2. Gadget Integration: - Integrating desktop gadgets with Live.com would enable users to access their gadgets remotely, providing a more flexible experience. Having access to desktop gadgets on Live.com, even without an internet connection, could increase productivity. 3. Mail, Calendars, and Contacts Integration: - Syncing Windows Live Mail with desktop mail applications could streamline communication tasks. It would be beneficial to have seamless integration for mail, calendars, and contacts across devices, ensuring data consistency and accessibility. 4. Live Office Integration: - This is indeed a significant proposal. Synchronizing documents with Live.com/Office Live would allow users to access their files both locally and online. This dual approach, with syncing capabilities and an Office Online interface, offers convenience and flexibility in document management. Monetization opportunities, especially with the robust Office suite integration, could potentially drive revenue streams. Microsoft could explore various subscription models, premium features, or storage options to capitalize on these integrated services. Implementing these integrations as optional features, rather than built-in, could mitigate any potential antitrust concerns. It's crucial for Microsoft to consider user privacy, data security, and seamless user experiences when developing and rolling out these integrations. Overall, your suggestions showcase a forward-thinking approach to enhancing user experiences through deeper integration of Microsoft's services. It would be interesting to see how these ideas evolve in future OS releases.