Longhorn's bloated requirements

Randman

Randman

HA! HA! HA!
http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1581842,00.asp

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.
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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!
 
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!!!
 
soulseek said:
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!!!
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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.
 
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.
 
and anyway. this thread belongs elsewhere...

do we have to do the moderators' job ??? move it to the cafe or somewhere else..!!
 
Geez guys, that's almost an April Fool's. You aren't actually taking it seriously are you? :confused:
 
Zammy-Sam said:
hmmmm, don't see the reason why it doesn't fit to news
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do i have to do the readin for u ?

it says APPLE news rumors n discussion.... not just ANy news.. and certainly not Microsoft news... !
 
Actually, after reading the article more carefully, it's almost laughable. I don't see a single thing mentioned there that OS X hasn't had for at least a year now, and has had on current technology. Why is it taking MS another three years to release something that's already old news? There's nothing there that Apple hasn't already done. Do you think that maybe Microsoft has actually 'lost it'? Not that they ever actually 'had it' though :D
 
soulseek said:
do i have to do the readin for u ?
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Not a nice comment, if I may add.
however, ppl that feel annoyed by certain threads should simply avoid them. Might save some wasted emotional break-outs ;)
 
Who knows, maybe MS is doing it reversed from now on. Instead of telling stories about too early release dates and too low hardware requirements, they do the opposite. :) Who knows..
 
Zammy-Sam said:
Not a nice comment, if I may add.
however, ppl that feel annoyed by certain threads should simply avoid them. Might save some wasted emotional break-outs ;)
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i was perfectly calm when answerin. its just how things are.

if the threads are not posted in their right place, then every1 will make new threads in this forum where its most popular...
and well end up havin 40 new threads in 1 day... not very easy to read..


this is what the moderators are here for.. (oops.. seems like theyre no here 2day)
 
I think he was referring to the fact that you seem to have skipped elementary school spelling class..
 
Check this article out...

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1581842,00.asp

he company also is expected to unveil the system and driver requirements for Longhorn during the conference.

Microsoft is expected to recommend that the "average" Longhorn PC feature 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.
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Sounds a lot like an april fool.

By the time Longhorn will be out, there probably is a 10.7 Ocelot or 10.8 Pussycat under development. (as Chetah is the fastest feline, and Chetah was 10.0 the names of the cats do get slower ..)
 
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