ZDNET China News Developer has different reactions to Microsoft's modifications to Longhorn programs. Some developers are reluctant to see Longhorn malignant, but other developers believe that this is a more pragmatic strategy. But the main partners including Microsoft companies including chip vendors and PC vendors have changed. Microsoft now plans to integrate beta version of Winfs in Longhorn, while Avalon graphics interface and Indigo Web service communication technology will not only appear in Longhorn, will also appear in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Mike, president of SAX Software, said that the exciting place in Longhorn is the integration of Winfs and Avalon, which enables us to develop new applications. The release of the "middle" version of the Windows may slow down the new software, which is disappointing. Analysts pointed out that Microsoft's strategic changes have a great impact on software developers. Jupiter's analyst Michael said that because Longhorn is still "very far" products, this strategy change is not much impact on PC manufacturers. He said that this impact is only theoretical. From the beginning, Longhorn is an extremely ambient plan. Microsoft is no longer the first time after the function of publishing the operating system, then cut some features. Teracht, director of video game manufacturer BioWare, said that the change in this program recognizes the habits of customers when purchasing operating systems. He said that this marked that Microsoft has realized that many local people will not upgrade Windows frequently. Despite the still monopolizing the desktop operating system market, Windows Modernization is not understandable for Microsoft. Windows is a major income source of Microsoft. The Linux operating system supporters have begun to challenge Windows monopoly positions. Integrated Avalon and Indigo in the Upgrade Pack of Windows XP mean that these technologies will be adopted earlier. In terms of functional release, this breaking strategy was praised by the chief designer of software vendors Corillian. He said that we have seen changes in Microsoft's opinions. Microsoft's Partner InterknowLogy CEO Tim said that this interlaced release is beneficial to developers. Microsoft has used Windows XP as a huge new operating system, and Microsoft now makes it more modular, which will make it simpler, this is a phased strategy. However, to make different Longhorn components run on the computer, Microsoft must publish a huge wondows upgrade package for adding WinFS support, and Upgrade packages for adding Avalon, Indigo Supported Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 . This progressive release process may make programmers more difficult to understand what kind of Windows architecture they should use. Mike said that it is worrying that it will enable users to be confused in understanding the software they need to run applications, because there is so many components. Microsoft Corporation. John, the Marketing Director of the NET Framework product department, said Microsoft has not decided how it will release these software upgrades. However, Microsoft is considering using the mechanisms of existing release new software including automatic upgrade and upgrade services. Two companies in Dell and Gateway said that Microsoft's software plans have not impact on their overall plan. They still express, after Microsoft issued Longhorn, they will pre-install it. Dell's vice president of the software said that Microsoft is an important partner, we expect to provide our customers with the additional features and benefits of LONGHORN. Intel's spokesperson Howard said that although Intel's marketing plan is related to Microsoft's technology, Longhorn is still a distant product, and its release plan will not have any impact on Intel's plan.
Microsoft's competitors have a significant good or evil tendency. Novell's technical director Migur said that WinFS's extension will enable Novell's longer time window to launch our own IFolder, Simias, and other related technologies to the public. Red Hat pointed out that its desktop version of the Linux operating system has extremely huge demand, thousands of users involved a testive project. Forrester analyst John said that Microsoft must postpone the cause of the WinFS file system is related to its dispersed structure. Microsoft has different teams in providing Longhorn technology to design the Winfs file system is the SQL Server database department. John said that the truth of this incident is that Microsoft's ambition exceeds its management. It does not provide good support for its ambition. A Microsoft's partner manufacturer said that in a long time, Microsoft gives a higher priority than the timetable. The President of Incremax Technology said that Winfs is very great, but is it necessary to run the key application of the company? I like the Winfs file system, but I want to ensure that customers are satisfied and safe. (Wen: CNET US STEPHEN SHANKLAND, MARTIN LAMONICA, JOHN G. SPOONER / Translation: jasmine
