To meet its deadline of 2006 for the ambitious revision of Windows, Microsoft has lopped off one key element, the WinFS file system, and is making changes to others. But the operating system won't lack for features, executives say. Developers, meanwhile, are of two minds about the changes.
Gates: Longhorn changed to make deadlines
newsmaker Microsoft's chairman tells News.com that the decision to remove WinFS means "the glass is three-quarters full."August 27, 2004
Microsoft revamps its plans for Longhorn
To get next version of Windows out on time, Microsoft says it will delay some planned features.August 27, 2004
Developers react to Longhorn delay
It's a mixed bag, with some welcoming the early arrival of key features and others unhappy with the fragmenting of Windows.August 27, 2004
Allchin: Don't call it 'Shorthorn'
Despite the removal of an advanced file system, Longhorn will not be short on features, Jim Allchin tells CNET News.com.August 27, 2004
Will changes detract from Longhorn's success?
editors' picks Glitches are nothing new to Microsoft, but could delays and confusion surrounding Longhorn be detrimental to the software giant?August 27, 2004
Microsoft preps XP push, mulls Longhorn 'priorities'
With SP2 out the door, the software giant readies a slew of new products for the holidays and revisits options for major Windows revision, CNET News.com has learned.August 26, 2004 related coverage
Rough patches for SP2
roundup Microsoft's security-minded update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling.August 27, 2004
Microsoft expands mainframe efforts
Software maker expands plan to draw mainframe customers to Windows for high-end applications.August 25, 2004
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Microsoft's efforts to close windows of vulnerability
At CeBit America in New York, Microsoft's Greg Sullivan tells ZDNet's David Berlind that while SP2 is a security improvement for Windows, it's just the first step in a continual fight against network threats.
Gates: Some 'holy grails' to be found within decade
At the Gartner Symposium ITExpo in San Diego, Microsoft's Bill Gates discusses how innovations such as reliable speech recognition software will succeed in the next 10 years.
Ready to install SP2?
Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.
Ballmer unveils Windows Server 2003
Microsoft is taking aim at Unix servers with the launch of its new Windows Server 2003. CEO Steve Ballmer appealed to IT managers, saying this is the right product for enterprises on tight budgets.
- Are delays such a bad thing?
- by matted September 23, 2004 5:30 AM PDT
- Why is it that everybody seems to be b*tching about Longhorn being delayed? Would you rather be continually milked for more money every year by having Microsoft release small updates disguised as new operating systems.<br /><br />This is what I feel Office has become, 2003 had the look, but really wasn't all that different to XP (although I'm not sure what else they could add to the feature set anyway).<br /><br />Microsoft can't seem to get anything right in the eyes of some. People complain because MS aren't releasing operating systems fast enough, yet they also complain because MS keeps forcing people to pay money to upgrade to new OS's.
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