Longhorn Beta in June

[jAkUp]

http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Longhorn+beta+will+arrive+by+June/2100-1012_3-5566423.html?tag=nefd.lede

Microsoft has not talked a great deal about what features will be part of the beta release. Montgomery said many of the updates have to do with improving the "operational characteristics" of the operating system--basically making Windows easier to manage and more reliable. Among the changes will be a new model for drivers--the bits of code that allow Windows to work effectively with hardware add-ons such as graphic cards and peripherals.

[XP_GUN]

I dont know about Longhorn, I mean I love Windows XP it is still working great and dont have any problems with it.

[MUYA]

Hang on is Longhorn 64 bit etc ready?

[Daneel Olivaw]

nope, 32 bit
hang around http://www.longhornblogs.com/ for some info

[|JuiceZ|]

Screw Longhorn, I'd like to have an RTM version of WinXP 64-bit by at least 2008 :rolleyes2

[jAkUp]

What???! Not 64 bit?? I don't understand, I thought 64 bit was the future for O.S.'s... Well I assume there will be a 64 bit version also.

[Daneel Olivaw]

Yes, it would be a dream come true in 2006 to see rapid deployment of Windows Longhorn, but its just not going to happen! Some companies have just moved off either Windows NT or Windows 9x to 2000 and do not see any significant changes in Windows XP [...] take a good look at Longhorn and migrate to it in 2006 or 2007; the most obvious is 64 Bit. Company’s can thrive on the ability to gain more power for their networks and less hassle for transition in areas such as application compatibility.

http://www.longhornblogs.com/
timetable
Office 12 Beta 1 – May 2005
Windows Longhorn Beta 1 – June 2005
Windows Longhorn Server Beta 1 – June 2005
Office 2006 Beta 2 – November 2005
Windows 2006 Beta 2 – January 2006
Office 2006 Worldwide Availability – May 22, 2006.
Windows Server 2007 Beta 2
Windows 2006 RC1 – July 2006
Windows 2006 RC2 – September 2006
Windows 2006 RTM – October 30, 2006
Windows 2006 Client Worldwide Availability – November 7, or November 23, 2006.
Windows Server 2007 Beta RC1 – April 2007
Windows Sever 2007 Beta RC2 – June 2007
Windows Server 2007 RTM – August 2007
Windows Server 2007 Worldwide Availability – September 6, 2007.
Service Pack 1 for Windows 2006 client with WinFS integrated - October 2007.

I'd already posted this: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=38814
After reading the old thread, I realized that yes, Longhorn will both be 32 and 64 bits, sorry for jumping the gun guys. I'd forgotten.

[superklye]

Wow, yeah...I, too, was under the impression that Longhorn was 64-bit only.

I kinda like the Longhorn name...I hope that they keep it around as the official Windows version name. But I doubt they will. :(

[Daneel Olivaw]

Wow, yeah...I, too, was under the impression that Longhorn was 64-bit only.

I kinda like the Longhorn name...I hope that they keep it around as the official Windows version name. But I doubt they will. :(

As you'll notice from my post, Longhorn name is only used in the beta 1...

[superklye]

As you'll notice from my post, Longhorn name is only used in the beta 1...
What?

Longhorn is the development codename for the new version of Windows, just like Whistler was what XP was called during development. All I'm saying is that I've come to like the Longhorn name and I hope/wish MS keeps it as the official name of the new version of Windows.

[Daneel Olivaw]

I kinda like the Longhorn name...I hope that they keep it around as the official Windows version name. But I doubt they will.
I'm not arguing,
I too like the longhorn name, however, the final windows name seems to be:
Windows 2006 successor to Windows XP
Windows Server 2007 successor to Windows Server 2003
Both are from Longhorn Beta1.

[superklye]

Okay, I know that...I don't get what you're getting at though.

XP successor: Windows Longhorn
Server 2004 Successor: Windows Server 2007 Longhorn

[RealLifePixelShader]

And I've still got a XT 4.77Mhx running Windows 3.1 on a CGA screen and did you know you can run Windows 95 on a CGA screen!

[Daneel Olivaw]

I just meant that it seemed pretty obvious that they would drop the Longhorn name after the first beta. Since we actually agree with each other but don't speak the same language, what say you I stop beating this dead horse :)?

[superklye]

I just meant that it seemed pretty obvious that they would drop the Longhorn name after the first beta. Since we actually agree with each other but don't speak the same language, what say you I stop beating this dead horse :)?
haha, alright. it's a deal. :)