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I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind of
Beta for it.
There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.

Gary MCSE wrote:
> I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some
> kind of Beta for it.
> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64
> and figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for
> the WDF. Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components
> of Longhorn.

I heard that the Longhorn Beta program was to begin sometime this summer.

"Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
news:OoDjt$...
>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind of
> Beta for it.
> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.

The Beta program for Windows "Longhorn" (client) will commence this summer
(2005 - Northern hemisphere)
If you wish to nominate yourself for the program (no guarantee of success)
then visit beta.microsoft.com and follow the onscreen instructions.

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"Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
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>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind of
> Beta for it.
> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.
>

I am currently on the WDF Beta and just nominated myself for the Longhorn
Beta as well.
Hey Mike..Any inside details about the OS that you can discuss?
"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
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> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
> news:OoDjt$...
>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>> of Beta for it.
>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.
>
> The Beta program for Windows "Longhorn" (client) will commence this summer
> (2005 - Northern hemisphere)
> If you wish to nominate yourself for the program (no guarantee of success)
> then visit beta.microsoft.com and follow the onscreen instructions.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
> news:OoDjt$...
>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>> of Beta for it.
>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.
>>
>
>

"Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I am currently on the WDF Beta and just nominated myself for the Longhorn
>Beta as well.
> Hey Mike..Any inside details about the OS that you can discuss?

Well if you are a developer the Beta 1 is going to be great. (beta 2 will be
great for end user experience etc)
Lots of new stuff - obviously the Avalon and Indigo technologies - new
driver models for video and lots more.
Have a look at the slide decks from the WinHEC to see lots of interesting
stuff.
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winhec/papers05.mspx
(although I suspect you attended)

All I can say publicly is "just wait and see "

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"Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I am currently on the WDF Beta and just nominated myself for the Longhorn
>Beta as well.
> Hey Mike..Any inside details about the OS that you can discuss?
> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
>> news:OoDjt$...
>>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>>> of Beta for it.
>>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of
>>> Longhorn.
>>
>> The Beta program for Windows "Longhorn" (client) will commence this
>> summer (2005 - Northern hemisphere)
>> If you wish to nominate yourself for the program (no guarantee of
>> success) then visit beta.microsoft.com and follow the onscreen
>> instructions.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Mike
>> --
>> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights
>>
>> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
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>>
>> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
>> news:OoDjt$...
>>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>>> of Beta for it.
>>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of
>>> Longhorn.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
Windows betas.
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"Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
news:OoDjt$...
>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind of
> Beta for it.
> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.
>

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>Windows betas.
> --
> Andre

That is certainly one factor, but there are others such as your profile of
hardware and usage scenarios and many others

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"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
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>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>Windows betas.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
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>
> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
> news:OoDjt$...
>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>> of Beta for it.
>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of Longhorn.
>>
>
>

Pardon; One stupid question - will that one come as 32bit as well? Not that
I
would buy one - just curious.

Furthermore, will it provide for EFI, and if so will it be backwards
compatible
for the aging BIOS???

Tony. . .


"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
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> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>>Windows betas.
>> --
>> Andre
>
> That is certainly one factor, but there are others such as your profile
> of hardware and usage scenarios and many others
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>>Windows betas.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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>>
>> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
>> news:OoDjt$...
>>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>>> of Beta for it.
>>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the WDF.
>>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of
>>> Longhorn.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Longhorn Tech. is already appearing in Betaplace under Modify Info.

Rafael Rivera
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Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>>Windows betas.
>>--
>>Andre
>
>
> That is certainly one factor, but there are others such as your profile of
> hardware and usage scenarios and many others
>

"Tony Sperling" <> wrote in message
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> Pardon; One stupid question - will that one come as 32bit as well? Not
> that I
> would buy one - just curious.
>
> Furthermore, will it provide for EFI, and if so will it be backwards
> compatible
> for the aging BIOS???
>

We are currently building both x64 (64-bit) and x86 (32-bit) versions of
Windows "Longhorn".
While we are still over a year from release - it is highly likely that we
will ship both 32 and 64 bit.

I cannot comment on specific at this time.
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"Tony Sperling" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Pardon; One stupid question - will that one come as 32bit as well? Not
> that I
> would buy one - just curious.
>
> Furthermore, will it provide for EFI, and if so will it be backwards
> compatible
> for the aging BIOS???
>
> Tony. . .
>
>
> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>>>Windows betas.
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>
>> That is certainly one factor, but there are others such as your profile
>> of hardware and usage scenarios and many others
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Mike
>> --
>> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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>>
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>>
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I think Microsoft is selecting persons who have participated well in past
>>>Windows betas.
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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>>>
>>> "Gary MCSE" <> wrote in message
>>> news:OoDjt$...
>>>>I was curious if there are any builds available for Longhorn yet.
>>>> I realize its very early on in the process but was hoping for some kind
>>>> of Beta for it.
>>>> There is a WDF Beta that will work with Longhorn or Server 2003 x64 and
>>>> figured there may be something a version of Longhorn to use for the
>>>> WDF.
>>>> Also Avalon and Indigo are Betas and are built in components of
>>>> Longhorn.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>