Wanted Windows Longhorn!!

[zxcvbnm1219]

I want to buy the pre-Alpha version of longhorn..
(can i buy it or subscribe it on microsoft.com)?

[The Tool]

zxcvbnm1219, please stop asking for Windows Longhorn. You have already made 3 duplicate posts.

Did you read the news on http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com?

1.) Microsoft is smart. They have ways of figuring out who leaked the alpha. If it gets distributed one of our friends will get fired, and even arrested under US Law.
2.) Longhorn looks a lot like XP for the time being except for a few things, that are, well, buggy. I know everyone wants to get there hands on it, but its not good enough right now to release.

If you see a post anywhere about a possible Longhorn leak, it is defiantly fake. Looks like it will be 2+ months before there is any opportunity for "leakage".

http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com...omments&id=190

[zxcvbnm1219]

i don't think so.. you can register for beta user.

Stop saying!!!

Mr Tool!!!

[setec]

Then why don't you register for beta-user then? Thats a legal way for you to get it. Only the Alpha version is out right now to a select few anyway.

Be a Microsoft Beta-Tester:

I sent an email to betareq@microsoft.com and got this reply, which has the directions you need anyway:

This alias is for the singular purpose of requesting participation in
the testing of beta programs at Microsoft.
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Learn about Longhorn:
http://www.winsupersite.com/faq/longhorn.asp

Also looks like you have been unsuccesful in getting Longhorn recently:

http://pub4.ezboard.com/fbetatesterf...picID=74.topic


Good Luck though.

[setec]

I was easily able to find, download and install Windows Longhorn. Using it right now. I won't mention where I got it, but for those diehard users, its out there if you look.

[Protocol Droid]

The desire for windows longhorn is already widespread I see. But I feel I have to say that, Longhorn is going to contain some features that some, or even most, users will not desire. Microsoft is working towards an OS called Palladium that is perfectly TCPA compliant. Longhorn will be partially TCPA compliant. TCPA is going to give alot of control over files and documents to the original creators of the content, more control than I think one should have. For example, it would give record companys the ability to prevent you from playing MP3s that are unregistered, even if you copied them from your own CD that you bought. Wether they will actually do this is a different story, but they will have the ability to at least with TCPA compliant computers, maybe starting with Longhorn. So, please understand what could happen with Longhorn before you jump on the bandwagon, if I say more I'll just end up repeating what I've said in other threads, but please at least look into TCPA a little more before going down the Longhorn road, I highly suggest reading Ross Anderson's TCPA FAQ. Also, if you really are a 'Die Hard' user, maybe you should take the next step and try somthing new.

[dumdum]

Can anyone tell me what new features or all features that longhorn has???

[ESALADUANE]

Here is one thing to watch for (from Tips and Tricks news):

"Microsoft doesn't think computer users should have to use one program to read and write a word-processing file, another to use a spreadsheet, and a third to correspond via e-mail. Rather, the company thinks, a single program should handle it all.

Obviously this means a thorough overhaul of not just Windows but also the Office software suite, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has confirmed in published computer-industry reports."

[ESALADUANE]

Here's a quick peek at the newest version of windows:

http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/WinRG.htm

[dumdum]

Thats funny.

[curtybob]

oh my god, that guy must have a lot of time on his hands!! and i just had to click everything there!! it was definitely funny.

[superman]

You can download Longhorn from p2p programs like kAzZa or Imech or eMule etc. It still isn't perfect because you can't install any proper programs (like Photoshop), but it looks quite nice I can't wait till it comes out