Can somebody explain windows vista, longhorn etc?
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First longhorn is the term that was given to vista before vista was asigned and is no longer used because it is now vista.\n\nwindows vista is the next windows operating system (95, 98, me, xp, vista)
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Windows is fine. Linux is fun. Check out www.puppylinux.com. and be prepared to be amazed by what a tiny os running from RAM can do. If that doesn't peak your curiosity just stick to windows.
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Well I think that ok, they are coming out with a new windows, but the minimum req. are a bit much. Some people have to go out and buy a whole new pc for it. I am safe because my new pc is Vista capable. But I do not know if just because it meets the minimum req for it, that it will run slow. So i have to buy a whole new one with better features so it can have better speed or something.
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Windows Vista Beta: A lot like Mac OS X\n\nAfter playing around with my newly-installed copy of Windows Vista Beta 2 for a couple of hours, the thought that kept popping up in my head over and over again like a persistent mole was: "Wow, that's a lot like the Mac."\n\nFrom the emphasis on searching and not browsing (Spotlight) to the Windows Sidebar (Dashboard) which runs Gadgets (Widgets), to the built-in Windows Calendar (iCal), the similarities are striking. Come look with me, after the jump.\n\nWidgets and Gadgets\nMac OS X Dashboard widgets:\n\n \nWindows Vista Sidebar with Gadgets (just two letters off!):\n\n \nHome directory view\nMac OS X Finder:\n\n \nWindows Vista Explorer:\n\n \nBuilt-in calendar\nMac OS X iCal:\n\n \nWindows Calendar:\n\n \nSearch don't browse\nMac OS X Spotlight:\n\n \nWindows Vista (no longer) Start menu search:\n\n \nNow, don't get me wrong: tech products have been stealing adapting one another's ideas since the dawn of computing. Hell, Lifehacker didn't invent the weblog, or even the term "life hack"! So our glass house couldn't survive any thrown stones.
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What about the option of dual booting??\nNo need to back up when Vista is on a completely different partition. If you need help with dual boot, check out www.lifehacker.com, they did a step by step last week I believe...might have been earlier this week.
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umm yeah the windows vista build will have a diffrent file system but its to big or a monster to run on a older computer its going to  have high requirements i hope i answered your question in the way you wanted
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WIndows Vista::\n\n Windows Vista brings clarity to your world, so you can more safely and easily accomplish everyday tasks and instantly find what you want on your PC. Explore entertainment, such as TV and music, on your Windows Vista-based PC like never before. And with Windows Vista, you'll more conveniently stay connected to the people who are important to you, from home or while on the go.
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Now, a version will be available for corporate customers from November 2006, while the public will have to wait until January 2007 for the new operating system.\n\nBBC News\n\nAs for betas, don't bother. Vista is said to be the most processor munching version of Windows yet. Only the latest computers will run it. However if your really desperate try a forum or join Microsoft MSDN subscription service and they will give it to you for free.
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/whyupgrade/win2k/w2ktows03-2.mspx\n\nhere's the official whitepaper
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vista is in beta now. you can use the technology previews of the different vista technologies (winfx, indigo etc) but it will help mostly developers and not end users. go to msdn.microsoft.com and search its downloads section.
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Name of the next workstation OS will be "Vista" (was codenamed 'Longhorn' while in pre-release).\n\nThere's already been some debate in 'Answers' about when it will be released: my gut tells me mid-2006, based on delays they've had so far.
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ok, i have been using computers with windows since 3.1, and every operating system has had so many bugs right off the hop ... i know they are working with vista so it doesn't, but so far their track record speaks louder than the hype.\n\nAlso, I am very content with XP.  I have loved it from day one and at this point in my computer usage life, I just want to stay with something that is proven and I like.  In the past, I have always been one of the first to try new software, new versions, new O/S, but lately, what I am experiencing and seeing in the "new" stuff is that it is bloated, has features that aren't really needed, and in many cases, is dumbed down to the least common denominator of user.  (speaking specifically here of paintshop pro 10 and 11, but there are others as well).  For the first time ever, I find myself preferring older versions of programs, because all too often they are better than their successors.\n\nIn fact, I am so against getting Vista that I am purchasing a new computer this year, rather than waiting as planned, so that I DON'T get Vista!
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Vista is just a clone of the Mac OS X....basically every feature is taken from it.
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If you're looking for your version...click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System. It should say there. Or try Start -> Control Panel -> System.\n\nIf you want to see a lift of Operating Systems, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system .
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system prefferences --> users and accounts\n\nYou can choose your options of logon. Just like the good ol winbl0wz
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Windows Vista, while providing comprehensive core system upgrades, follows the same rules as previous versions of Windows.  It works on the "Three Click" principle (meaning you should be able to access most features with no more than three clicks), it has a taskbar, start menu, etc. \n\nIt's file folder system has seen dramatic changes that, at first, will probably take some getting used to but are not that much of a leap forward.\n\nThe new 3D engine in Vista (Aero) is neat, and provides some unique opportunities to programmers.\n\nOverall I have enjoyed Vista Beta 2, and am eagerly looking forward to the final release!
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Complete information is here\n\nhttp://laptoping.com/express-upgrade-to-windows-vista.html