Change is good
These changes occurred in accordance with the Microsoft Products Manager Greg Sullivan, because an internal article on reviewing Longhorn history and looking forward to its future. "Basically, put down Windows XP SP2 does not say, this is the timing of inventory and evaluation of Longhorn Engineering and evaluate the most logical," he told me. "We need to build a successful order, take a look at the position we are. As a company, we know a lot from SP2, as well as the discussion of our partners, and communication on PDC and developers. We are very good to do what they look forward to. We have drawn a ambitious plan map on the PDC, and have undoubtedly embark on the track of the ultimate delivery. No matter what the changes have occurred, we The goal will eventually reach. "
Here is the changed content.
New Longhorn Delivery Guide
Microsoft said that Longhorn will be delivered in 2006. But don't think that it means later in 2006: Their Longhorn will be "Broadly Available" in 2006. That is to say that Longhorn will be listed earlier in 2006, not in the end of the year. "Make us specify the final release date," Sullivan told me, "That will be what we have never done. We have promulgated some Beta version guides, but not the final version. Clarification of our route map Especially the business users are very helpful. We use 'Broadly Available' meaning what our goal is in the first half of 2006, and expects to be in the mid-2006. Such clarification is very good. "
Put the important components of Longhorn into Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Since last year's PDC, developers and independent software developers (ISV) began to make requests to Microsoft to deregular key technologies in Longhorn into Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 so that they can be awardable for a broader user group. Microsoft accepted these requests and adds the Avalon display layer and Indigo network service architecture, and the appropriate WinFX developer library to XP and 2003. These products are also joined when the Longhorn is released.
"We received a strong feedback on Winfx and other components," Sullivan said to me. "This is a brand new platform. We will provide Avalon and Indigo to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. That is a significant thing. Don't wait for Longhorn deployment, developers can use these APIs (application interface ) Aiming into a hundred tens of thousands of PC. This is definitely a good news. "
He simultaneously eliminates a misunderstanding: adding Avalon to Windows XP and does not mean that the user interface of Longhorn appears in XP. That is incorrect. Avalon is a display layer that provides rich multimedia experience and strong display technology. But Windows XP looks Windows XP after installing Avalon. These means XP users can only enjoy Avalon-based programs and services. To get the User interface of Longhorn, you have to upgrade to Longhorn.
Longhorn will not include Winfs when it is initially released
There is a bad news that the Winfs storage engine that is fried very hot will not be included within Longhorn. But Sullivan quickly clarified a misunderstanding, which is about WinFS and its practical effect. "Longhorn will still bring a very rich search experience," Sullivan said. "They are incorrect with local search. They are components of different platforms. So local search is still available, and we will pay a very attractive full text search tool in Longhorn to users, and new appearance For these appearances such as 'finding my item'. But it doesn't have depth integration nor giving up the platform using the API. However, there is no difference in the end users. We will provide a user in Longhorn. Very attractive built-in local search tool. "Winfs will be released in beta in the form of Beta when LONGHORN is released. The extended period of this year actually answered the key user request, because the previous paragraph about WinFS will release the public with the LONGHORN server version. Now, Microsoft clearly tells us that Winfs is key components in Longhorn. By the way, the existing Longhorn users will get it free of Winfs free, although it has not officially announced that it will give it to the customer.
In addition, unlike Avalon and Indigo, WinFS will not join Windows XP and 2003, respectively. This is a product that is dedicated to the Longhorn era.
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