A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use.
MVP's are not granted general access to developers. Over time some do develop personal contacts with developers when they meet them at conferences and such.
While 8 months should be enough time for a bug fix to be developed, tested and rolled out, FIRST it has to move to the top of the development list. For that to happen it has to be a high profile bug, ie major media coverage (like hacking/data loss) or a "pet" feature "owned" by a manager with pull.
Reporting problems here is one of the accepted "bug" reporting methods. As well, here are some other places you can make feature request suggestions and bug reports:
Your satisfaction Matters! Let us know your thoughts about your Microsoft experience.
https://secure.opinionlab.com/ccc01/o.asp?id=yDnqREvN
MS has a very large audience, so if you want your suggestion to be acted upon you need many people to make the same suggestion. So ask your friends, fiends <grin>, enemies, relatives, co-workers, strangers on the street to also submit your suggestion to all of the following locations.
Here is proof that once in a blue moon MS does actually listen to user input about some of its “stupid” design decisions: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/09/visual\_studio\_11\_grey\_no\_more/
So “.. yes Virginia …”, it is worth complaining about the stupid ribbon, or other pet peeve, they sometimes pay attention.
But then again, when I looked at the “before” and “after” I don’t see much improvement! I’m afraid this is a fore-runner for a “metrified” Office 15. Well, we’ll see.
Another example of MS sometimes listening is found in Outlook. In 2010 MS removed the “Unread” messages view from Outlook. In 2013 the “Unread” view is returned.
There are examples of how well the “listen”, like the 2013 Preview White color scheme. The “fix” is 14 new application bar designs, but only 2 new shades of grey color schemes (no blue or black like previously) …
<snip Comment from a “Softie” in the Answers Forum>
Hi, I'm an engineer on the Word product team. Thanks for your feedback. JairOV is correct: unfortunately, we cannot comment on unannounced product updates and decisions. However, we take customer feedback seriously when designing future versions of our product, and frequently monitor these forums for feedback and suggestions.
</snip>
http://www.outlook-tips.net/tips/outlook-2013-50-shades-gray/
In addition, this page has screen captures of Outlook 2013 RTM (don’t miss reading the comments, they are hilarious):
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/2013/changing-office-2013s-color-scheme/
Screen caps of new “color” scheme. But at least they have a choice of 14 “background designs” for the title bars. Well, there you go, we can see that they certainly have their priorities straight <sigh>
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E9A78C332557256F!297&authkey=!AGZ-GhCx9Q1ZUug – JPG comparing color schemes from 2003-2013(RTM)
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E9A78C332557256F!298&authkey=!AN36Nw-TqH6py2M – Original DOC comparing Color Schemes from 2003-2013 (RTM) allows you to zoom in for more details
Microsoft: Tell us what you think - Feedback
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/support.microsoft.com/feedback.aspx?formid=24
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx?sitename=CL100569831033&type=0
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx Feedback
NOTE: when you post comments / suggestions it is best to limit each submission to one issue. That way replies can be specific to that error. And it makes it easier for MS to assign a submission to a specific development group or person.
MS Office 365
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Microsoft%20%20Online%20%20Services/Feedback.aspx?formID=210
Office 2010
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Office/feedback.aspx?formID=375
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx Feedback
http://www.worldstart.com/ms-office-2010-putting-in-your-2-cents/print/ (it is something of a run around, but there are links to lots of good resources too)
Office 2007
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Office%202007/Feedback.aspx?formID=81
Win7
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195
https://feedback.office.microsoft.com/default.aspx?productkey=office2007&scrx=1
Internet Explorer
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows.com/Feedback.aspx?formID=123