BlueFighter Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I don't know why people are getting all bent out of shape about the GUI. I thought everyone knew that this build would basically be windows XP with a lot of security and stability features added. I had thought people wouldn't be stupid enough to be screaming about the GUI. I guess I was wrong :rolleyes: 585826121[/snapback] so true :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proforma Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Why didn't they just bring Windows XP and call it a day? This looks nothing like longhorn at all, it looks like the 2002 version of Longhorn which was XP with a tweak here and there. It looks and feels like a service pack for XP. WTF? What have they been doing for five years? Looks like they have been sitting on their asses and having meetings all day. Its almost May 2005 and we have this? Looks to me that they have a long way to go, 2007 anyone? Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malisk Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm sorely dissapointed, is this what Microsoft said was going to be the "wow" new "cool" user interface? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerjones Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I don't know why people are getting all bent out of shape about the GUI. I thought everyone knew that this build would basically be windows XP with a lot of security and stability features added. I had thought people wouldn't be stupid enough to be screaming about the GUI. I guess I was wrong :rolleyes: 585826121[/snapback] I think people are legitimately concerned that the longer MS waits to get the much-needed UI upgrade into production, then the greater the chance that they won't deliver on it. And the interface is clearly one of the most important parts of an OS (otherwise we'd still be looking at command prompts right now). I will always use a PC ('cause they're better :) ), but few can debate the fact that Mac OSX is significantly better-looking and has a more user-friendly interface. It's time Microsoft get one-up on Apple in the GUI department and this is their chance to do it. I keep hearing about vector-based icons but wonder if it's really going to happen. If MS can't even complete some of the "core" functionality by release time, what makes you think they can finish the UI as promised, which is presumably a secondary objective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Why didn't they just bring Windows XP and call it a day?This looks nothing like longhorn at all, it looks like the 2002 version of Longhorn which was XP with a tweak here and there. It looks and feels like a service pack for XP. WTF? What have they been doing for five years? Looks like they have been sitting on their asses and having meetings all day. Its almost May 2005 and we have this? Looks to me that they have a long way to go, 2007 anyone? Pathetic. 585826145[/snapback] Looks like some people cant read, there are things that you cant see in a static screenshot, like how much work has been done to the base of the operating system, all your seeing is a PLACEHOLDER THEME nothing more, I reckon anyone else who moans about there not being a decent GUI should have their post deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Looks like some people cant read, there are things that you cant see in a static screenshot, like how much work has been done to the base of the operating system, all your seeing is a PLACEHOLDER THEME nothing more, I reckon anyone else who moans about there not being a decent GUI should have their post deleted. 585826163[/snapback] how about thread restriction entirely due to ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmihelj Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I don't know why people are getting all bent out of shape about the GUI. I thought everyone knew that this build would basically be windows XP with a lot of security and stability features added. I had thought people wouldn't be stupid enough to be screaming about the GUI. I guess I was wrong :rolleyes: 585826121[/snapback] Let's remember, what is being said about Longhorn: "Avalon and Indigo are two "fundamentals" of Longhorn, the next release of Windows. Avalon is the presentation subsystem and Indigo is a platform for Web services." and again "According to Microsoft, Avalon unifies how Windows creates, displays and manipulates documents, media, and user interfaces." If you don't see user interface related to longhorn I can't help you. I agree, that eye candy isn't something that would be very important at this stage of development, but I also understand those people, who are rather dissapointed in what Microsoft is showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Betas arent for the end user though, so they shouldnt have any expectations as to what Longhorn should be at this state in development, if it wasnt for people posting about WinHEC a lot of people wouldnt have a clue what the latest build looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Let's remember, what is being said about Longhorn:"Avalon and Indigo are two "fundamentals" of Longhorn, the next release of Windows. Avalon is the presentation subsystem and Indigo is a platform for Web services." and again "According to Microsoft, Avalon unifies how Windows creates, displays and manipulates documents, media, and user interfaces." If you don't see user interface related to longhorn I can't help you. I agree, that eye candy isn't something that would be very important at this stage of development, but I also understand those people, who are rather dissapointed in what Microsoft is showing. 585826169[/snapback] They have already stated before that beta 1 would not have the GUI impimented and would be focusing on security and stability and would basically have winxp's GUI with some tweaks. I just don't get what people were expecting with this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintEastman Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I think people are legitimately concerned that the longer MS waits to get the much-needed UI upgrade into production, then the greater the chance that they won't deliver on it. And the interface is clearly one of the most important parts of an OS (otherwise we'd still be looking at command prompts right now).585826153[/snapback] The GUI IS in production, it's just that Microsoft is keeping it under raps until BETA 2. And like many have said before this is not the time for the candy and this has no bearing on what the final build will look like. And one more time, THIS IS NOT WHAT LONGHORN WILL LOOK LIKE! :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packard34 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Has anyone actually seen a leaked release yet or are there only screenies flying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 its too early for a leak i guess, winhec keynote is at 10am. Im suprised MS is only at 5048 with longhorn, hope to see some new features. Also the build they will be showing for the keynote will probably be different right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Also the build they will be showing for the keynote will probably be different right? 585826372[/snapback] :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac15 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Will there be a keynote posted online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golazo Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 skybapunk can you please post that wallpaper that looks like a panel of windows :) pleaseeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Will there be a keynote posted online? 585826412[/snapback] http://www.microsoft.com/events/executives/webcasts.mspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acedriver Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 skybapunk can you please post that wallpaper that looks like a panel of windows :) pleaseeee 585826429[/snapback] this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFighter Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 (edited) It is leaked. Won't tell you where or when but it has. :shifty: edit: and btw. this keynote by Bill that is starting 9:30 A.M. Pacific Time would that be in like 3h and 40 mins? Since I am in a completely different time zone i am unsure when that will be over here :D Edited April 25, 2005 by BlueFighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 It is leaked. Won't tell you where or when but it has. :shifty: 585826458[/snapback] And you have downloaded it to confirm it's real? :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFighter Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 And you have downloaded it to confirm it's real? :shifty: 585826496[/snapback] Yesterday I downloaded internet so I have everything :shifty: at least that's what the page said, i can post proof later if you want ;) I have not downloaded it yet but I am soon at home and then it will be mine mohaha :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Yesterday I downloaded internet so I have everything :shifty: at least that's what the page said, i can post proof later if you want ;)I have not downloaded it yet but I am soon at home and then it will be mine mohaha :shifty: 585826504[/snapback] :rofl: you haven't downloaded it so how do you know it's real? :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFighter Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 becuase I say so :spell: and btw, how long until keynote starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malisk Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hmm, yeah, I see the 5048 build has started making its rounds both on IRC and BT now. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 The keynote will be at 4:30pm GMT (I think!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarf28 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 i have it!!! but i cant burn it! its 831 mb and i must burn it to a cd, but i have only cds of 700mb and i cant burn it to a dvd, if i do that, then does nero burn video files (a AUDIO_TS folder and a VIDEO_TS folder!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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