Longhorn Becomes Windows Vista™

[anujit 0]

You're kidding me so that had that feature installed but disabled in XP and enabled it in Vista?

[rEdshiFt 1]

not exactly "installed but disabled" but rather "do-able but not done" by a simple registry change.

[anujit 0]

Vishal

the simple registry change needs tons of code (and loads of bloatware) in the background to comprehend and execute that registry instruction.

Just because you type something in the registry like "be cool like mac osx= true" doesnt mean it will actually happen unless theres programming behind it that can react to the keyvalue!

[raccoon 53]

I'd agree with Anujit. Sure sounds fishy ...I woudlnt trust these tweaks unless they come from a v reliable source ...or if they make a lot of sense.

[rEdshiFt 1]

surely its not a non-existent code like the mac bit...

like if xp didnt understand what the code "superfetch" means (esp when the default prefetch turnrd off), im buessin some serious stuff to go wrong.

but as we see, xp works fine after the registry change - meaning the code "superfetch" is not some random command but rather a command xp can understand.

all the same, i still gotta agree - dont trust un-official registry changes.

[Vishal Gupta 4]

This tweak may be true.

Actually there are many HIDDEN DWORD values, that can be added manually or with the help of many s/w to add various functionalities to windows.

But for me its worthless, cauz I always disable the PREFETCH feature...

[anujit 0]

Nothing will go "wrong" if you type in something that the Registry cannot recognise - it will simply ignore it.

Registry problems happen if you delete some items that are core to Windows, or assign wrong values to the items. If you add unrecognised items they will simply be ignored.

[rEdshiFt 1]

oh...ok.

[raccoon 53]

Nothing will go "wrong" if you type in something that the Registry cannot recognise - it will simply ignore it.

Registry problems happen if you delete some items that are core to Windows, or assign wrong values to the items. If you add unrecognised items they will simply be ignored.

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Quite true! There are many good tweaks which are useful ...but at the same time many which are simply bogus/useless ...and some which could be harmful! And this one sure seems suspicious ...IMHO. So use ur descretion at tweaking, guys!

For those who dont know, as far as improving prefetch performace goes, just cleaning out the prefetch folder once in a while (more than that can have the reverse effect!) can improve performance. A very good free tool to clean out this and lot of other dross is CCleaner.

Edited August 5, 2005 by raccoon

[Vishal Gupta 4]

Very true Anujit!

U can add ne key and give it ne value in registry, and nothing will happen.

The crashes occur when we delete some important key or values that r essential for windows to work fine.

And if u say that this tweak was present in XP but they didnt enable it, actually there r many HIDDEN tweaks for registry that can be done by adding or modifying many keys or values. So its like that it was present in XP but they r telling it now and of course if this news is true, then it'll work fine if it works in Vista also.

[Vishal Gupta 4]

First Windows Vista viruses unleashed

An Austrian hacker has written what are thought to be the first known viruses for Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista operating system. The viruses take advantage of a new command shell, code-named Monad, included in the Windows Vista beta code.

For complete details, check the flashnews in

http://www.techslash.com/

[deepu 0]

There are some torrents on WIndows vista already on Internet. Has some one got it and tried it out!!!

[rEdshiFt 1]

Inquirer "Superfetch" story is crap

Fortunately,Bink.nu tracked down the real story and posted the details in a terse but accurately headlined story, Inquirer "Superfetch" story is crap:

<snip> So I checked with Windows internals guru Mark Russinovich, he said this won't work, "SuperFetch" string isn't even in the kernel (check with strings.exe)

check out edbott on this.

the related one - One more time: do not clean out your Prefetch folder!

[Vishal Gupta 4]

Good information dude!

So now confusion is over.

[Vishal Gupta 4]

Windows Vista Product Editions Revealed

There will be two general categories of Windows Vista editions, which map closely to the two that exist today for XP ("Home," which comprises Starter, Home, and Media Center Editions, Pro, which includes Professional, Professional x64, and Tablet PC Editions). In Windows Vista, the two categories are Home and Business. In the Home category, Microsoft will create four product editions: Windows Vista Starter Edition, Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (previously known as "Uber" Edition). In the Business category, there will are three editions: Windows Vista Small Business Edition, Windows Vista Professional Edition, and Windows Vista Enterprise Edition. In all, there are 7 product editions planned for Windows Vista

Here's how the product editions will break down:

Windows Vista Starter Edition: Aimed at beginner computer users in emerging markets who can only afford a low cost PC. As with the XP version, Windows Vista Starter Edition is a subset of Home Edition, and will ship in a 32-bit version only (no 64-bit x64 version). Starter Edition will allow only three applications (and/or three windows) to run simultaneously, will provide Internet connectivity but not incoming network communications, and will not provide for logon passwords or Fast User Switching (FUS). Windows Vista Starter Edition is analogous to XP Starter Edition. This version will only be sold in emerging markets.

Windows Vista Home Basic Edition: A simple version of Windows Vista that is aimed at single PC homes. Windows Vista Home Basic is the baseline version of Windows Vista, and the version that all other product editions will build from. It will include features such as Windows Firewall, Windows Security Center, secure wireless networking, parental controls, anti-spam/anti-virus/anti-spyware functionality, network map, Windows Search, the Aero user interface, Movie Maker, Photo Library, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express with RSS support, P2P Messenger, and more. Windows Vista Home Basic Edition is roughly analogous to Windows XP Home Edition. This version is aimed at general consumers, Windows 9x/XP Starter Edition upgraders, and price sensitive/first-time buyers.

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition: Whole home entertainment and personal productivity throughout the home and on the go. As a true superset of Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition will include everything from Home Basic, as well as Media Center and Media Center Extender functionality (including Cable Card support), DVD video authoring and HDTV support, DVD ripping support (yes, you read that right), Tablet PC functionality, Mobility Center and other mobility and presentation features, auxiliary display support, P2P ad-hoc meeting capabilities, Wi-Fi auto-config and roaming, unified parental controls that work over multiple PCs, backup to network functionality, Internet File Sharing, Offline Folders, PC-to-PC sync, Sync Manager, and support for Quattro Home Server. Windows Vista Premium Edition is similar to XP Media Center Edition, except that it adds numerous other features and functionality, including Tablet PC support. My guess is that this will be the volume consumer offering in the Windows Vista timeframe (today, XP Pro is the dominant seller). This version is aimed at PC enthusiasts, multiple-PC homes, homes with kids, and notebook users.

Windows Vista Professional Edition: A powerful, reliable and secure OS for businesses of all sizes. Windows Vista Pro Edition will include domain join and management functionality, compatibility with non-Microsoft networking protocols (Netware, SNMP, etc.), Remote Desktop, IIS Web server, and Encrypted File System (EFS). Additionally, Pro Standard will include Tablet PC functionality. Windows Vista Pro is roughly analogous to XP Pro today. This version is aimed at business decision makers and IT managers and generalists.

Windows Vista Small Business Edition: Designed for small businesses without IT staff. Small Business Edition is a superset of Vista Pro Standard Edition, and includes the following unique features: Backup and Shadow Copy support, Castle and server-join networking, and PC fax and scanning utility. Additionally, Microsoft is looking at including a number of other features, many of which might be cut: These include Small Business Edition guided tour, pre-paid access to the Windows Live! Small Business or Microsoft Office Live! subscription services, Multi-PC Health (a managed version of Microsoft One Care Live), and membership in the Microsoft Small Business Club online service. Microsoft will offer a Step-Up program for Small Business Edition that will allow customers to upgrade to Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (see below) or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (see below) at a reduced cost. This SKU is new to Windows Vista; there is no XP Small Business Edition. This version is aimed at small business owners and managers.

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition: Optimized for the enterprise, this version will be a true superset of Windows Vista Pro Edition. It will also include unique features such as Virtual PC, the multi-language user interface (MUI), and the Secure Startup/full volume encryption security technologies ("Cornerstone"). There is no analogous XP version for this product. This version is aimed at business decision makers, IT managers and decision makers, and information workers/general business users.

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition: The best operating system ever offered for a personal PC, optimized for the individual. Windows Vista Ultimate Edition is a superset of both Vista Home Premium and Vista Pro Edition, so it includes all of the features of both of those product versions, plus adds Game Performance Tweaker with integrated gaming experiences, a Podcast creation utility (under consideration, may be cut from product), and online "Club" services (exclusive access to music, movies, services and preferred customer care) and other offerings (also under consideration, may be cut from product). Microsoft is still investigating how to position its most impressive Windows release yet, and is looking into offering Ultimate Edition owners such services as extended A1 subscriptions, free music downloads, free movie downloads, Online Spotlight and entertainment software, preferred product support, and custom themes. There is nothing like Vista Ultimate Edition today. This version is aimed at high-end PC users and technology influencers, gamers, digital media enthusiasts, and students.

According to internal Microsoft documentation, the goal of the product edition differentiations in Windows Vista is to provide "clear value proposition" to all customer segments and take XP-era innovations, such as the Media Center and Tablet PC functionality, to the mainstream. Windows Vista is also being positioned as a transitionary product for the x64 platform: Almost all Windows Vista editions will be offered in both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions. Microsoft expects to transition almost completely to x64 post-Vista.

[cracker 0]

here is 1 from desi pc

my friend installed it today

[cracker 0]

this 1 is for enterprise edition

Hardware Requirements for Longhorn

Average Longhorn PC requires a dual-core CPU running at 4 to 6 GHz; 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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for home edition it require 512mb ram 3.0ghz processor 80gb hdd + additional graphic memory

Edited September 11, 2005 by cracker

[Vishal Gupta 4]

I don't think its a screenshot of Windows Vista.

Its a windows XP with some additional themes installed and some Object Dock s/w.

We can get the same look or better than this in XP by using some s/w available on net.

[Chirag 5]

umm, the home edition hardware requirement dont seem to be that bad, by the time Windows Vista (or better known amongst lay ppl as Windows 2006) comes out in the market or gets to each tom, **** n harry's desktop, 3gigs of CPU speed will become the norm of the day! We are actually almost there by now!

And moreover, softwares that am using of Autodesk already require us to have atleast 1GB RAM. So with Windows Vista, its better to get atleast 2-3 GB RAM(Some for OS n the rest for 2-3 S/ws)

[vb86 0]

that pic shows nero and rconnect installed on the system. Will current apps be supported, ie. will there be backward compatibility?

[cracker 0]

i am happy with windows media edition

[deepu 0]

Me too have been using Windows Media Center Edition for quite a while..

Its really good!!

[Mukul 0]

I do not have any problem with Windows XP also. I have seen people having Longhorn (Now Vista) themes, Does anybody know where to download them from?

[cracker 0]

deepu who is ur fav dancer in media edition

here is my fav

[cracker 0]

I do not have any problem with Windows XP also. I have seen people having Longhorn (Now Vista) themes, Does anybody know where to download them from?

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download

http://files.tcmagazine.info:80/windowsx/shrine/lhtrans/lhtrans.zip

Edited September 13, 2005 by cracker