I don't get it. Everything is so good. You make it sound like this is because it doesn't cover some edge cases, but why can't the search just be about as good as Everything for everything but those edge cases?
I asked Claude why Windows just can't match Everything, and this was what it spit out:
> Microsoft faces challenges in improving Windows Search to match Everything's performance:
> Backwards compatibility: They need to maintain compatibility with older Windows versions and existing features.
> Broader scope: Windows Search is designed to search not just filenames but also file contents, emails, and other data types, making it inherently more complex.
> System integration: Changing core Windows components can have wide-ranging effects on the operating system and third-party software.
I asked Claude why Windows just can't match Everything, and this was what it spit out:
> Microsoft faces challenges in improving Windows Search to match Everything's performance:
> Backwards compatibility: They need to maintain compatibility with older Windows versions and existing features.
> Broader scope: Windows Search is designed to search not just filenames but also file contents, emails, and other data types, making it inherently more complex.
> System integration: Changing core Windows components can have wide-ranging effects on the operating system and third-party software.