LongHorn in LongHorn

[LongHorn]

I am in LongHorn, though very busy. I will tell you the low-down on the Build leaked to the public today.

Longhorn XP Professional

Build 3683.Lab06_N.020923-1821

It took over an hour to install.

First of all, even though this OS was bootable on CD when I burnt it, it just would not do a fresh install.

"Insert XP Pro disk"

I created another partition and installed XP Pro.

I then extracted the ISO to a folder on desktop.

I opened setup.exe and began.

It was much like XP, and never said Longhorn anywhere in installation. I was afraid.

It would freeze in devices and registering components, but then somehow unfreeze.

It was confusing!

When it booted up, it saying Windows Freestyle, not longhorn.

It then said do you want to activate, and I said no.

I am now in it, connected to the internet installing new devices.

A few features are missing from this build.

I do not have a side bar with clock or anything, which was about the only feature I was interested in.

I will post screenshots in a sec, and FthrJACK: PM me for the "info"

[LongHorn]

Internet Explorer 6 in Longhorn

My Computer in Longhorn

Deleting File in Longhorn

Command Prompt in Longhorn

Music Folder in Longhorn

My Hardware in Longhorn

[HashDump]

LongHorn,

Thanks for providing us with a sneak preview. I'm not sure whether to be impressed or not. Keep us clued in to any new discoveries and keep those snapshots coming w00t

[LongHorn]

My favorite one:

Sidebar and Desktop Changed

[FthrJACK]

i find it amusing, all those sites that branded the famous "black comb" screenshot (the one with the winding road wallpaper) a fake, "done in photoshop" etc.

So.. did MS base the new os on the fake piccy? or ms release the piccy of a layout idea? coincidence?

[Crispy]

My question to you longhorn is ... Is it worth dumping XP and get longhorn?? Is the functionality so eveolved that you can use it for "everyday stuff" ???

[LongHorn]

No, I love it, however, I do not recommend it yet

It has a few bugs, that just makes Longhorn unwanted.

-Cannot download through IE

-Black Buttons

-Off-center Menus

I even went to change my desktop, in the new gui'ed desktop properties wizard, and it said "This feature not available"

However, you have to realize, that its not even in beta yet.

[FthrJACK]

Set it to use classic display option box, you can do what you like then.

My desktop: Here

Check Box Option: Here

clean install from hard disc, no upgrading. installing Cd was a pain, so its a job for Winiso

[LongHorn]

Good work

[Rick]

Man! I wish I had the time to play around with this stuff...a couple more weeks of school and then I'm gonna be all in this and Lindows!

Rick

[LongHorn]

Cool @ Rick!

Yep, me and FthrJACK are sharing tricks we learn together. We both installed longhorn.

[Crispy]

Yep, me and FthrJACK are sharing tricks we learn together. We both installed longhorn.

Im gonna install It tomorrow (If I have time) too ... Maybe you could share your knowledge with me too

[Drewdatrip]

Man!  I wish I had the time to play around with this stuff...a couple more weeks of school and then I'm gonna be all in this and Lindows!

Rick

I hear ya Rick...a few more weaks and ill have some **** free time..scholl is really getting to me..all my clases are coming to an end though.. i cant wait to fiddle with lindows!

=Drew

[LongHorn]

Yep, I replaced Lindows with Longhorn. I couldn't get on the internet

[PsychoLogiKal]

Well As Soon As I Find It I Will Be Installing It On Another Partition. Shouldn't e To Hard To Find Though. Welp I'll Post Back When I Get It Installed w00t