Microsoft Longhorn

[Anebriated]

So has anyone tried this yet? I have been debating testing out the beta copy that was released. Just wanted to see if anyone had tried it and what they thought.

[Halfsilver]

Release date of 2006, right?

I can wait. I hear it's nothing impressive.

[Anebriated]

Beta is already out, final release is scheduled for 2006.

[Soulpieced]

I saw an alpha test of it in an IT class 2 semesters ago. Looked somewhat interesting but I wouldn't want to ruin my computer, deal with bugs, and have the possible compatibility issues.

[Moist Happenings]

Personally i'm gonna wait until 2008.

It won't really come out til 2007, and then it'll take at least a year to get rid of the major flaws.

[Mistomeer]

Originally posted by Neff
Personally i'm gonna wait until 2008.

It won't really come out til 2007, and then it'll take at least a year to get rid of the major flaws.

You're right, it's going to be 2007. Isn't it going to be Microsoft's 64-bit OS?

[StrayRogue]

I'd say so, as this year 64 bit stuff will be becoming widely available. By 2006, it will most likely be the norm.

[Fallen]

Anyone care to fill us non-1EET people (or whatever) in on the advantages of such advanced software?

[crazymage]

improved performance, graphic and sound ability Think Nintendo vs Xbox

[Anebriated]

Basically it is going from 32-bit software to 64-bit software. In lamens terms that means your computer is processing twice as much information in the same amount of time. Also there are a good deal of other improvements(or will be at final release) that improve ease of use and performance.

[Soulpieced]

My brother has a dual G5 power mac, that thing is ridiculous.

[Anebriated]

that is sick...

[Soulpieced]

Yeah it is, 20 inch widescreen monitor too.

[StrayRogue]

Shame mac's suck for games.

[Soulpieced]

Yeah, he's an architect so he uses it for high-powered CAD stuff.

[GOD]

I made a post about Longhorn a while ago, let me dig it up.

-John