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Longhorn M4 Build Review
Gsurface writes "I finally got my hands on the new Longhorn build, 4008, that was announced two days ago. After installing it and looking around through it, I decided to write a review expressing some thoughts on the new build. This new longhorn build, upon the prompt to "press any key to boot from cd..." jumps directly into a GUI that is unique. This build Microsoft decides to abandon the setup interface of XP and dress Longhorn on its own. "
I'd MUCH rather have some control of the install. I've noticed that with every bloze release, there's fewer and fewer options when you're initially putting on the beast. Is this what the lemmings want?
Looking through the review, it seems that all the 'next gen' of M$ products will do is appeal more to soccer moms. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but, hrm, the world could really use some decent BeOS drivers instead.
As for the name 'longhorn', I think His Lordship William is being rather over-optimistic..
We can face anything... except for bunnies.
The XP interface is cluttered and annoying, I find all emulations of it to be disturbing. The win2k interface is much more pure and less eyecandy. I'm not running windows to be entertained. I'm running it to do work. XP reminds me of a baby's toy.
If I could mod you down 6 points, I would, asshole.
A slashdotting - you get the stick first and then the carrot !
1. Install Longhorn.
2. Get ass-raped by SATAN..
Hmmmm, which to do first???
Microsoft Longhorn Minimum system requrements:
Memory: Minimum 512Mb RAM
CPU: Palladium enabled 2.0Ghz Pentium IV Processor
Graphics: Palladium enabled card, 128Mb RAM mimimum
Hard Drive: Minimum 10Gb disk space
Our Product Activation® technology, tried, tested and loved by the masses will now be upgraded as a new feature: Product Pay As-You-Go.
For Each month, microsoft will now be charging users $100. If you do not pay this amount, you will go directly to jail for computer theft and piracy. Also, if you so much as change a single piece of hardware you will have to call our Product Activation Centre ®, to have our software product enabled again. Please note, that due to the large volume of calls that we have to take in this regard, we will now be charging for this Activation service.
We have also included yet more features that are guaranteed to drive the ordinary user up the wall, including:
a GUI that is even more butt ugly than XP!
Even more bubble help menus, that are guaranteed never to go away!
Including the personalised menu option as default and only setting!
Expected Retail price:
Longhorn Professional: only $499!
Longhorn Personal: only $399!
Please note that due to the new and improved features present in Longhorn, no upgrade editions will be available.
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-- Fuck Beta