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MS Says Longhorn To Arrive 2005

Posted by timothy on from the long-march-to-chicago dept.

Lawrence Person writes "According to this article in PC World, Microsoft 'publicly confirmed 2005 as the release year for Longhorn, the successor to Windows XP.' And of course, we all know tha Microsoft release dates never slip..."

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  1. Well that and... by Flamesplash · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Netscape just sucks. about 6 years ago I was using netscape, I liked it, didn't like IE at all. Then IE came out with a new version that I thought was pretty neat, still used Netscape though, then netscape came out with there next version and it just plain sucked. I switched to IE and have seen no reason to switch back since.

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    "Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door." - Emily Dickinson
  2. Microsoft Announces Longhorn.. by Metallic+Matty · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    .. millions flock to nearby churches seeking spiritual guidance.

    So the world is slated to end in 2005; its rather humbling.

  3. Re:Looks like MOSX by XnetZERO · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Cool, I'm a troll... Just goes to show you can criticize the Mac GUI for looking good, but the second your rag Windows you're modded down...

  4. Last Post!!! by UserGoogol · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    In conclusion, Windows Longhorn seems to be an interesting specimen. But 2005 is a long ways away.

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    "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity." -- Hanlon's Razor