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Microsoft Clips Longhorn

Posted by michael on from the going-to-the-vet-to-get-tutored dept.

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'."

3 of 657 comments (clear)

  1. XP SP2 by dioscaido · · Score: 2, Redundant

    Although the delays are not great, most people don't realize just how big an upgrade XP SP2 is. There are major overhauls to the system, security wise. With the amount of work that's gone into it, it should be considered another O.S. release from Microsoft.

  2. Re:2006 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    my machine is only a amd 800mhz, spec'd system. I have no reason to upgrade, as I can do everything that I need to get done.

    The time you save compiling your kernel and other source code is alone worth the $70 it will cost you to buy an AMD XP2600+ Plus everything else will be a little snappier too.

  3. Re:Wait just a freakin' second. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    How is this flamebait?