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1. In the News
- Longhorn UI Is Real: First Screen Shots Leak to the Web
2. Announcement
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3. Event
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4. Contact Us
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==== 1. In the News ====
by Paul Thurrott, [email protected]
Longhorn UI Is Real: First Screen Shots Leak to the Web
Thanks to some enterprising sources at Microsoft, I've obtained the first concept screen shots for Aero, the UI for Longhorn, the next version of Windows. And although the details of Aero's design could still change dramatically before Longhorn's release in late 2005, the UI screen shots I have are indeed real, according to people I've spoken with at the company. They show an evolution of the task-based interface in today's Windows XP, with Activity Center-like windows that provide simple and easy-to-find front ends for common tasks. Microsoft representatives with whom I've discussed the screen shots note that the company is committed to ending user confusion by providing clear entry points to user tasks.
Most of the current crop of Aero screen shots concentrate on Longhorn's multimedia capabilities; this Windows version will finally fulfill Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates's goal of making Windows the center of our digital lifestyle. In Longhorn, users will be able to manage digital devices such as cameras, portable audio players, speakers, and USB memory fobs in ways that aren't possible in XP. For example, Longhorn will offer a sound volume "mix" so that users can independently control any software that generates sound; in one of the screen shots, the volume for Microsoft Outlook's new mail sound and the main speaker volume are independently controlled.
Continuing the Activity Center work that began with Windows Me, Longhorn aggregates common elements into central locations, rather than requiring users to navigate around the system and control discrete elements independently. For example, instead of requiring users to independently synchronize equipment such as portable audio devices, Pocket PCs, and USB memory fobs and software elements such as Offline Files, a new Longhorn SyncManager control panel will give users a central location for managing synchronization tasks. From this location, users will be able to set up all device and software synchronization partnerships, manage devices, and perform other related activities.
Microsoft executives have been vague about the various capabilities that the company will roll into Longhorn, but these screen shots make clear the direction Microsoft is headed. And although some people might debunk the screen shots as fake, I've received private confirmation of their authenticity. Also, I think public statements from Microsoft evangelist Robert Scoble say it all. "Some of my coworkers will get mad because I'm linking to leaked stuff, but ... it's fair game," Scoble wrote in a recent Weblog entry. "That said, my managers haven't released me from \[my nondisclosure agreement\] NDA yet so I can't say more until management shows \[Longhorn\] off publicly." To view an Aero screen shot gallery, which I'm updating regularly as I receive new screen shots, visit the SuperSite for Windows.
http://www.itprotoday.com/article/showcase/windows-longhorn-aero-gallery.aspx
==== 2. Announcement ====
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- Longhorn UI Is Real: First Screen Shots Leak to the Web
- Get the eBook That Will Help You Get Certified!
- New--Mobile & Wireless Road Show
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.
We've heard the rumors too. And perhaps there was a time when some defraggers damaged databases. But that was yesterday's technology. Winternals Defrag Manager, the enterprise optimization tool created by Windows experts, safely and effectively defrags all your volumes--including the volumes where SQL, Exchange, or Active Directory databases reside. In fact, Defrag Manager significantly improves read/write performance and increases volume efficiency. Simply install it on one system to optimize your entire enterprise automatically according to schedules you create. Worried that your current defragger might make a mess of your database? Now you can save 25% when you upgrade to Defrag Manager. Learn more and sign up for a free trial CD today at:
http://www.winternals.com/winnet11
by Paul Thurrott, [email protected]
Thanks to some enterprising sources at Microsoft, I've obtained the first concept screen shots for Aero, the UI for Longhorn, the next version of Windows. And although the details of Aero's design could still change dramatically before Longhorn's release in late 2005, the UI screen shots I have are indeed real, according to people I've spoken with at the company. They show an evolution of the task-based interface in today's Windows XP, with Activity Center-like windows that provide simple and easy-to-find front ends for common tasks. Microsoft representatives with whom I've discussed the screen shots note that the company is committed to ending user confusion by providing clear entry points to user tasks.
Most of the current crop of Aero screen shots concentrate on Longhorn's multimedia capabilities; this Windows version will finally fulfill Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates's goal of making Windows the center of our digital lifestyle. In Longhorn, users will be able to manage digital devices such as cameras, portable audio players, speakers, and USB memory fobs in ways that aren't possible in XP. For example, Longhorn will offer a sound volume "mix" so that users can independently control any software that generates sound; in one of the screen shots, the volume for Microsoft Outlook's new mail sound and the main speaker volume are independently controlled.
Continuing the Activity Center work that began with Windows Me, Longhorn aggregates common elements into central locations, rather than requiring users to navigate around the system and control discrete elements independently. For example, instead of requiring users to independently synchronize equipment such as portable audio devices, Pocket PCs, and USB memory fobs and software elements such as Offline Files, a new Longhorn SyncManager control panel will give users a central location for managing synchronization tasks. From this location, users will be able to set up all device and software synchronization partnerships, manage devices, and perform other related activities.
Microsoft executives have been vague about the various capabilities that the company will roll into Longhorn, but these screen shots make clear the direction Microsoft is headed. And although some people might debunk the screen shots as fake, I've received private confirmation of their authenticity. Also, I think public statements from Microsoft evangelist Robert Scoble say it all. "Some of my coworkers will get mad because I'm linking to leaked stuff, but ... it's fair game," Scoble wrote in a recent Weblog entry. "That said, my managers haven't released me from \[my nondisclosure agreement\] NDA yet so I can't say more until management shows \[Longhorn\] off publicly." To view an Aero screen shot gallery, which I'm updating regularly as I receive new screen shots, visit the SuperSite for Windows.
http://www.itprotoday.com/article/showcase/windows-longhorn-aero-gallery.aspx
(from Windows & .NET Magazine and its partners)
The "Insider's Guide to IT Certification," from the Windows & .NET Magazine Network, has one goal: to help you save time and money on your quest for certification. Find out how to choose the best study guides, save hundreds of dollars, and be successful as an IT professional. The amount of time you spend reading this book will be more than made up by the time you save preparing for your certification exams. Order your copy today!
http://winnet.bookaisle.com/ebookcover.asp?ebookid=13475
(brought to you by Windows & .NET Magazine)
Learn more about the wireless and mobility solutions that are available today! Register now for this free event!
http://www.winnetmag.com/roadshows/wireless
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