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- Longhorn
- The code name for the Windows Vista operating system. After the client version was renamed "Vista" in 2005, Longhorn referred to the server version until it was officially named...
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- Windows 2000 moves to the back burner
- Windows 2000 moves to the back burnerWho cares!No need to upgrade to XP. Service packs? HABeen using Windows 2000 w/ Service pack 1 forever and yet to experience a worm, virii, or spyware.Want to know my secret? I installed Firefox and Thunderbird. Completely turned all the...
- Tags: Operating systems, longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, REAL Reason Microsoft, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2005-06-28
- Microsoft: Sun deal unsigned; Feds look at Longhorn
- Microsoft: Sun deal unsigned; Feds look at LonghornMy rep told me not to worry...He is convinced the govt will find Longhorn to be ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL to the next generation of computing and that the govt will leave Microsoft alone. On the Sun front, I really don't care. Solaris is green...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Servers, longhorn, end-user experience, Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., richest end-user, Longdrawn, Microsoft Longhorn, server, Microsoft Windows, MS Server
- Discussion threads 2004-07-16
Additional Resources
- Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less
- Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2009-11-01
- News to know: Oracle OpenWorld; Google Wave; Intel; Windows 7; WiFi
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Ellison's keynote: Linux, Exadata, the Governator and more Paul Greenberg: Oracle OpenWorld 2009 - Social CRM...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Wi-Fi, Sam Diaz, Netbook, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software
- Blog posts 2009-10-15
- Ten Things You Should Know about Windows 7 vs. Windows XP
- So you're an XP shop, and your organization skipped Vista but is considering taking the plunge to the latest revision of the Longhorn platform: Windows 7. Windows 7 is a big jump from Windows XP! XP was one of the best operating systems ever to come out of Redmond, but...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2009-10-12
- Ballmer: Microsoft never recovered from Vista blow
- Word of Mouth...... trumps design and usability. Seems that once the drumming starts in the ABM crowd, there is little to do about the avalanche of "me too-ism."Vista is a fine operating system done in by third party vendors who refused to update their drivers to work with Vista's...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NetworkManager, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
- Web Server Improvements with Microsoft Server 2008
- This is another in our series about Microsoft Longhorn, also known as Server 2008. In this series we break down the most important components of Longhorn and give listeners the benefit of some of the work Dell has been doing on this product over the past few years. Longhorn includes...
- Tags: Web Server, Dell Computer Corp., Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Internet
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- Overview of New Security Features in Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Longhorn, otherwise known as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has a lot of new features, especially deployment and security features. Today we're talking about Bitlocker. No, it isn't a place where you keep all your bits. It is an important component Longhorn that adds two cool new features: Whole disk...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Security, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- How Ready Are You to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2008?
- There has been a lot of buzz about Server 2008, otherwise known as Longhorn. But the question on many IT peoples' minds is whether their infrastructure is ready for it. Wouldn't it great if there was a tool that would let you know? Fortunately a Readiness Advisory Utility is available...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- Snow Leopard might crash your apps
- This just has to be a Microsoft plot.LOL...LOL. :DRE: Snow Leopard might crash your appsNonsense, the latest mac hunter ad said we didn't have to worry about that and that a mac just works. Are you calling them liars?How did Apple phrase it in their commercials?That sure sounds like [i]a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, Operating systems, OS X., Snow Leopard, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-26
- Is Apple worried by Windows 7?
- I think Apple smells blood. Windows 7 is vulnerable.But, that said, the future is an OS that just gets out of your way and runs a browser.Apple should be worried, because.....once again Apple will be the big loser in this round. Why don't we wait until both OSes are out...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web browsers, Operating systems, Snow Leopard, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Web browser, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-08-25
- Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?
- Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?Can you tell me how long I'll have to wait for the pudding? :-) I agree with you on waiting for the finial version to arrive. I tried both the 32 & 64 bit RC versions on a 3 yr AMD...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, beta tester, RTM, Windows 7 tester, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-22
- Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?
- Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?Absolutely NotI have a latitude XT and have been using Touch since Vista, and it's been vastly improved with windows 7 to the point where I prefer to use my fingers to navigate the OS rather than the track pad.With momentum scrolling, gestures, jump...
- Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, touch screen, killer application, computer, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-02
- Should Vista users get a Windows 7 upgrade for $29?
- Should Vista users get a Windows 7 upgrade for $29?Snow Leopard is like XP SP2The changes it makes to OS X are almost identical to what SP2 did for XP. It's a security service pack. Comparing that to the price of an actual new OS is crazy. ...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, Snow Leopard, Vista Users, Apple Inc., Win 7
- Discussion threads 2009-06-09
- Nvidia: We're ready for Microsoft this time (no, really)
- Nvidia: We're ready for Microsoft this time (no, really)The Windows video driver model was changedThis is one big reason video drivers were a hassle when Vista came out. But since that wasn't the case with the release of Windows 7, nVidia's boasting is full of hot air. I'm sure it...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, NVidia Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Quark Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-05-07
- Five unanswered questions after Microsoft's Q3 earnings call
- Five unanswered questions after Microsoft's Q3 earnings callReally?The EC doesn't have Microsoft hating judges. It has Microsoft being found in violation of the EC rules/regulations repeatedly. Ergo, the judges have to bring the hammer down.Or would you rather that they didn't do anything when companies did "bad things?" Or is...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., earnings call
- Discussion threads 2009-04-23
- Is Microsoft Amalga in trouble?
- Is Microsoft Amalga in trouble?Could it be Vista's reputation?Or should we call it Longhorn? Sadly the problems related to the Longhorn/Vista development was very public and far from the best PR.If someone was to go with a "name you can trust" IBM is ahead of MS. Apple's probably...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Amalga, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-03-17
- Five things every Windows beta tester should know
- Five things every Windows beta tester should knowThe top 5 included are listed as....VirusesWormsSpywareMalwareTrojansThese are the top 5 in which it seems like they cannot secure any Windows OS and the only ones who understand the operating system are 'hackers & virus writers'...Meanwhile, Linux distro's command the server market with...
- Tags: Servers, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Thurrott, server market, server, Microsoft Windows, Linux Distro, Apache Software Foundation, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-03-01
- Windows 7 in 2010? Ha! Try July 2009
- Windows 7 in 2010? Ha! Try July 2009This is really interesting...It does make complete sense and it completely threw me off. It would probably be very popular because of all of the gossip and whatnot about Windows 7. I myself can't say anything about Windows 7 yet because at the...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, beta, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-01-10
- Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your Pleasure
- Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureAwesome GraphicLOL, I love that graphic. I've said it many times, "You da man!"RE: Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureFully intend to download, have ensure all backed up and ready. The fact that it follows the Office 2007 pattern makes...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, ribbon, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA
- Discussion threads 2009-01-08
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