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Longhorn Beta Begins

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the bang-a-gong dept.

gcnaddict writes "Microsoft has officially sent invitations to their best beta testers and to WinHEC participants for their Windows Code Name Longhorn beta program. They also unveiled a new Beta Client which promises to be better than the current beta management systems, and will replace other means of beta distribution, including WindowsBeta and BetaPlace all in one fell swoop. While the new, highly anticipated operating system is not up for download, Beta 1 is expected to be up for grabs later this month. Unfortunately, it seems that the preliminary invitation codes are unique per user. Microsoft is expected to allow the public to apply for the beta program later this summer, and as usual, Longhorn will be a part of the Community Technology Preview program."

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  1. first by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    post

  2. Yeah by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Firstie posty.

  3. i'm in! by outlaw69 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    YEEHAAA! Just checked my Email! I got an invite for it...sweet.

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  4. SGI copycat by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    One thing people did not mention is that SGI copied the public domain Unix code into Linux.

    At least the SGI engineers should let Linus know where that piece of code comes from.

  5. Mooners by 3770 · · Score: -1, Offtopic


    And I still think that the Houston Texans football team should have been called the Houston Mooners to go with the space theme of all the other sports teams in Houston.

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  6. Re:Why will I want to upgrade? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    i hate msoft but methinks you be the cool cause you like godfrey regio.

    thanks you.

    ps was noyaqqatsi any good?

    cheers?

  7. Re:Why will I want to upgrade? by Koyaanisqatsi · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I thought the third movie was the weakest of the bunch. However, it's soundtrack was second only to Koyaanisqaatsi itself. I specially liked the tone that Yoyo Ma brought to it.

    But all three movies are very personal experiences, so don't take my word for it. The mood your are when you watch it makes up for more than half of the outcome.