[pchelpers] Re: Longhorn Explained

Has this to do with the 64 bit processors that are just  coming out now?
Some of the 64 bit processors and motherboards will run 32 bit but not all.
I know that Microsoft is still  testing Windows XP 64 bit . You probably
need to change the motherboard and processors maybe the video card etc that
is big bucks though  I am curious what megahertz it will need I notice some
of my friends are buying power supplies at 450- 500 watts. I knew a year ago
something was in wind because one of the suppliers around here said
everything will be obsolete, he was suggesting including the LCD monitors he
might had been pulling my leg-- about the monitor though I don't know with
him he sometimes is full of prunes. I am not thoroughly convinced about
that.-- Jackie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Durham" <john.modec@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:51 PM
Subject: [pchelpers] Re: Longhorn Explained


> Most interesting article. It looks like they are going to re-write the
> landscape again with new terms that will be replaced before we learn
> what they mean. I found this paragraph interesting:
>
>
>       Longhorn
>
> This is the over-arching name for the next release of Windows. It will
> contain various new technologies that each has its own interim name. The
> names are interim monikers only, and presumably by the time it reaches
> store shelves it’ll be called Windows …
>
> Longhorn is a major change in Windows – there are few parts of the
> operating system that won’t be totally revamped. To run in its entirety
> you’ll need a new computer with new specifications for very secure
> computing – but most people won’t need that level of compatibility from
> day one. The hardware specifications for Longhorn are far from being
> announced.
>
> ---------------
> So they are saying get your cheque books ready. Utimately, they will
> make you buy a new computer if you want to really use it.
>
> Tonia wrote:
>
> >Hi all
> >
> >
> >Just thought some of you might be interested in the nitty-gritty of the
next OS code named Longhorn. Don't hold your breath for this one!
> >
> >
> >http://www.woodyswatch.com/windows/archtemplate.asp?current
> >
> >
> >
> >Tonia


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