An early peek at Longhorn
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Windows, the OS used by more than 90 percent of the world's computers, hasn't had a full revamp in five years. Computer makers are counting on Redmond to produce an upgrade that will make people run out to nab a new PC.
After staying relatively mum on what the next version of Windows will look like, Microsoft is offering a peek at how the new OS will look, work and feel.
Longhorn RoadMap:
April 2005
Microsoft to distribute Longhorn preview for ISVs and OEMs at WinHEC in Seattle
Summer 2005
Microsoft to deliver Beta 1 of the WinFS-free version of Longhorn. The beta will be one-third feature-complete, Microsoft says
September 2005
Microsoft to hold its second "Longhorn" Professional Developers Conference
Late 2005-Mid 2006
Microsoft to deliver interim "Community Technology Preview" style Longhorn builds, followed by Longhorn Beta 2
Q3/Q4 2006
Microsoft to RTM final Longhorn to get product out in time for 2006 holiday season.
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After staying relatively mum on what the next version of Windows will look like, Microsoft is offering a peek at how the new OS will look, work and feel.
Longhorn RoadMap:
April 2005
Microsoft to distribute Longhorn preview for ISVs and OEMs at WinHEC in Seattle
Summer 2005
Microsoft to deliver Beta 1 of the WinFS-free version of Longhorn. The beta will be one-third feature-complete, Microsoft says
September 2005
Microsoft to hold its second "Longhorn" Professional Developers Conference
Late 2005-Mid 2006
Microsoft to deliver interim "Community Technology Preview" style Longhorn builds, followed by Longhorn Beta 2
Q3/Q4 2006
Microsoft to RTM final Longhorn to get product out in time for 2006 holiday season.
For more Info check this link aswell
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