Longhorn's bloated requirements

Randman · #1 May 5th, 2004, 02:59 AM

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/artic...1581842,00.asp

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According to Microsoft Watch, the average system and driver requirements for Longhorn, the next major release of Windows, are: "a dual-core CPU running at 4 to 6GHz; a minimum of 2 gigs of RAM; up to a terabyte of storage; a 1 Gbit, built-in, Ethernet-wired port and an 802.11g wireless link; and a graphics processor that runs three times faster than those on the market today." While those seem like demanding specs, keep in mind that Longhorn is not expected until the middle of 2006, at the earliest.

Zammy-Sam · #2 May 5th, 2004, 03:17 AM

I am wondering...
Aren't there beta-versions out running quite fine on current machines?

drustar · #3 May 5th, 2004, 03:27 AM

How many OS X has there been since XP? 10.4 is just right around the corner. At least the developers get to see it first. Go TIGER!

soulseek · #4 May 5th, 2004, 03:57 AM

the requirements might seem both ubsurd and logical....

cpu runnin at 4 to 6ghz ?
that would mean every1 in the world will have to have changed his/her computer in 2 years time...

try tellin that to companies with hundreds of thousands of computers.. that they have to change their computers so that they can have the latest OS.... kinda tough!!!

MisterMe · #5 May 5th, 2004, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by soulseek

the requirements might seem both ubsurd and logical....

cpu runnin at 4 to 6ghz ?
that would mean every1 in the world will have to have changed his/her computer in 2 years time...

try tellin that to companies with hundreds of thousands of computers.. that they have to change their computers so that they can have the latest OS.... kinda tough!!!

FWIW, this will not happen. Windows XP has yet to surpass Windows 98 in the installed base. With Longhorn coming "real soon now," it will likely never happen. People are not going to throw out their WinXP and Win98 computers just because Microsoft introduces Longhorn. And if the new version of Windows has the kind of requirements stated above, there is no guarantee that Intel can meet them. Things may get very, very interesting.

Zammy-Sam · #6 May 5th, 2004, 08:06 AM

One terabyte of storage...
Wondering how many DVDs will be in the Longhorn box. 200?

Back to the 5 1/4 floppy disc days, huh? I remember my IBM OS2 had something like 25 discs.

soulseek · #7 May 5th, 2004, 08:24 AM

and anyway. this thread belongs elsewhere...

do we have to do the moderators' job ??? move it to the cafe or somewhere else..!!

Zammy-Sam · #8 May 5th, 2004, 08:49 AM

hmmmm, don't see the reason why it doesn't fit to news