Longhorn for desktop, Blackcomb for Server

Microsoft this week confirmed rumors that its next Windows release, code-named Longhorn, would be a desktop OS only, and not a synchronized release including both desktop and server versions as originally planned. Likewise, the Windows release following Longhorn, code-named Blackcomb, will be server-only. Microsoft did tell me, however, that while the company has not announced an official release date for Longhorn, the time table for its release hasn't changed, contrary to rumors. This means we'll see Longhorn in 2004 or 2005, depending on which Microsoft official you believe.


	source: WinInfo \| posted by: Mike \| time: 22:33:00 EST Nov. 12 2002

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posted by Bone_bag, on 15:18:01 EST Dec. 11 2002
the previews i saw for longhorn were not too impressive, with some new changes its still just like xp. it comes with a new sidebar which contains a sys clock, desktop manager, internet search and a frequently used apps tray. other than that is almost just like getting Windows Blinds or Desktop X
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posted by SeeSharp, on 10:50:03 EST Jan. 15 2003
Well, too early for judgment, it'll be ready in early 2005. so wait and see !
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posted by Anonymous, on 1:40:38 EST Feb. 27 2003
It's microsoft money churning tactics again. Don't be fooled by it again!!!
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posted by Anonymous, on 7:00:11 EST Apr. 4 2004
Windows Longhorn is a complete remake, its not built on any previous code. So it may LOOK like XP but it isnt made from XP. Chris.
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posted by Anonymous, on 10:53:19 EST Jan. 19 2003
the alpha version of longhorn is alread in the hand of Hakers so there are the first downloads of cracks ond also the microsoft longhorn software can be downloaded. To ny mind the software is almost ready to be sold. But let's wait !!! I hobe the software will be better than XP because there are large security hols in the program.
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posted by red, on 10:44:40 EST Feb. 5 2003
cant install longhorn on my pc? when press install , just a dos type windows popups and vanishes less than a second. winMe/p3-700/384mb ram/
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posted by Anonymous, on 23:54:39 EST Mar. 2 2003
for those that are getting the Command line that disappears, try renaming the file with an ISO extension (.iso) and then burn with your cd burning software
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posted by Anonymous, on 14:26:18 EST Mar. 13 2003
How do you rename it as ".iso" as all you end up with is "filename.iso.exe", or I we showing our ignorance here. We do have the longhorn setup file but from another source so we have no idea what the original longhorn.exe file was originally called as putting the 2 onto a cd produces nothing either as we assume the setup file is trying to find the ".exe" file under a differant name. Were hitting a brain storming brick wall on this one. Any help or ideas appreciated.
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posted by kumar, on 23:58:51 EST Mar. 17 2003
hi, what i think is the problem its that you sould check for compatability with your hardware and the software application u have to run on it. when it flashes like that is either not campatable or it may have conflicks. also some NTFS files dont overwrite others so there are two filter you have to delete. hope that can help
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posted by z28ricky, on 18:55:42 EST Jun. 11 2003
i know why the DOS window pops up and dissapears. Its because Longhorn software fins on a new type of file manager called Yukon and new hardware is required to run the new software code that works with Longhorn based software, the software is called Pallidium. Its is not a NTFS based file system that it runs on.
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posted by Anonymous, on 8:39:44 EST Jun. 28 2003
you have to extract the files with winiso then you can burn a cd with roxio easy cd
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posted by Anonymous, on 10:40:57 EST Feb. 13 2003
I am running Longhorn Build # 3683 on a P2-233mhz with 128megs of RAM, Its slow because of the cpu. It looks beautiful! Some features are not working. Screen Shots of Longhorn http://scrproperties.com/longhorn.htm
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posted by Xader, on 16:31:54 EST Feb. 21 2003
You don't get it from a site hc, you really need IRC , as most warez has been closed by Microsoft by now.
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posted by JoeJoe, on 17:55:03 EST Feb. 21 2003
Don't need IRC, just Get it from the NEWSGROUPS!!!
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posted by Anonymous, on 14:27:16 EST Feb. 23 2003
I think that we should all remember that Windows XP looked a lot like windows 2000 and ME when it's alpha screenshots were first posted. With a relese not dated until 2005 We should all wait and see a final copy or at least a beta. We do not have much to go on yet and although this is Microsoft we're talking about here I think that we'll all be impressed with the LH. I think a lot of what we all dreamed in 1985 is now becoming reality.
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posted by Anonymous, on 11:41:49 EST Feb. 24 2003
i got longhorn i got longhorn hahaha they need to fix ess allegro audio drivers cause it screwed up my sound card
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posted by Rickey, on 16:03:17 EST Feb. 26 2003
I installed longhorn and when i try to download something using internet exlporer or msn explorer some error pops up and it closes the exlporer , does anyone else with longhorn get this problem too and if you do think you can help me fix it , thanks.
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posted by Mark, on 12:26:13 EST Feb. 27 2003
Rick - I saw a file on on a peer to peer file sharing program (winmx-free download)- the file was labeled longhorn xp download fix. I may even have it - I am trying to download Longhorn - Can you hook me up or do you know a good place to download it from? Thanks, Mark
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posted by Anonymous, on 6:41:48 EST Mar. 16 2003
Mark, get Longhorn from eDonkey2000 (www.eDonkey2000.com) download software(GUI) and search for longhorn. The file should be about 529 MB Nick
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posted by andrejkw, on 9:47:49 EST Jul. 8 2003
Hey, reply me and I'll send you the IE fix for Longhorn k' ? Drej,
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posted by Longhorn, on 12:23:57 EST Feb. 27 2003
Does anyone know where I can download Longhorn 3683 or newer builds? It's taking time getting any one of several files size versions off of P2P (WinMx)(478 mb, 555 mb, 728 mb) Thanks! Mark
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posted by Anonymous, on 21:44:08 EST Mar. 2 2003
get longhorn from eDonkey2000... I am downloading it right now...it starts pretty slow but if you're lucky it'll speed up!
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posted by Anonymous, on 1:00:52 EST Apr. 23 2003
CAREFUL- eDonkey loves to install tons of spyware on your computer, and if it messes up your computer bad enough like me you'll have to reinstall your entire OS.
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posted by Anonymous, on 1:21:55 EST May. 21 2004
first download a program called bittorrent its free find it by searching in google, then go to osdatacenter.tk and download the latest build of longhorn (currently 4053)...
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posted by Anonymous, on 9:54:56 EST Mar. 3 2003
what you are downloading and installing is not Longhorn full OS and will causes numerous problems as it doesnot contain all components It will be very different with many new features and components
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