Microsoft Clips Longhorn

Gr8Apes writes "Microsoft is clipping Longhorn to get the already-delayed follow-up to Windows XP out the door by 2006. MS has decided to remove some of the most ambitious features. Blackcomb is the version to follow Longhorn, and is expected at the end of the decade. The full new file system feature has been moved to Blackcomb. Other notable parts of the story, in MS's efforts to get its DRM into play, a new version, Windows XP Premium will start shipping with new PCs, which will include a new version of the infamous Windows Media Player. This version will have the ability to shop at on-line stores like the one MS plans to launch later this year. It's their move to 'outflank Apple'."

Comments

Re:Microsoft needs exactly ONE new product

[RoLi]

Why is it that the Microsofties always want the "common people" to follow "the law" in every small detail but have no problem with Microsoft breaking the law, lying in court and faking evidence?

I for one say that the big lesson learned from the Microsoft trials is:

It's OK to break the law when you can get away with it

One more

[Mr. Underbridge]

Microsoft needs exactly ONE new product... And that is "Windows Secure".

Oh, that and "Windows Stable." That's the one that 1) doesn't crash every day, and 2) doesn't leak memory so badly that you have to reboot every day. Otherwise, Win 2K/XP turns that nice P4 into a 386.

Re:Wait just a freakin' second.

[Hassman]

Is anyone else wondering just what that tax cut was really for?
To benefit the wealthy, like all fascist...errr...republican tax cuts.

Is anyone else wondering just what Microsoft is really for?
To make as much money as possible, like every other corperation out there. The bottom line, is naturally, the bottom line.

Is anyone ever going to vote for these guys or give Microsoft any monopolistic slack again?
God I hope not. Vote Kerry 2004...the lesser of the two evils.

Re:Outflank == Copy

[drinkypoo]

Apple's last innovation was the newton. The GUI was ripped off from Xerox, the all in one computer was stolen from Compaq/Kaypro/everyone else who made luggables. MacOSX is nothing more than a renovated NeXTStep. Apple's list of actual revolutionary innovations (as opposed to evolutionary and predictable) begins with the Apple I and ][ (the III is hardly worth mentioning) and ends with the Newton.

The logical objection against Microsoft is not their lack of imagination and/or creativity. It is their anticompetitive business practices while holding (more or less) monopoly status.

Re:Microsoft needs exactly ONE new product

[garcia]

So what? You fucking people complain when the software is insecure and they don't release fixes and now you are fucking complaining when they do release them?

ARE YOU EVER FUCKING HAPPY?

I upgrade Debian frequently. Not necessarily every day but pretty much. I have seen upwards of 133MB needing to be installed at a single clip.

New kernel updates are out frequently. Sometimes for serious issues which could lead to a compromise of the system. Those patches are not small, are time consuming to get going, and require a restart.

So. Linux apparently isn't what you are looking for. Let's try OSX. Hmm. You have to pay for OS upgrades w/that one (and they seem to come frequently).

What do you suggest that those people that aren't at "expert level" use for an OS to eliminate the need for security updates?

Re:Office politics

[bonch]

Why would popularity in the server market have anything to do with availability of an Office product? And what "popularity of Linux in the next 2 years?" KDE and GNOME aren't going to make a dent in Longhorn, not in their current mindsets.