I agree.
First, look back a screen/page in this forum. I've repeated instructions on how to get a free copy of Picture Manger there.
Second, if you want to make your feelings known, posting here (as you have done) is one place to do it. Here are some more links:
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 four-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, and 2 shades of grey color schemes …
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
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/support.microsoft.com/feedback.aspx?formid=24
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx?sitename=CL100569831033&type=0
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.
Office 2013 / Office 365 Preview Help Forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/officeitpropreview/threads
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
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)