Shoutbox

typo in my first post.
i have no affiliation to Microsoft.
25th of May isnt that long away just wait, i think you will be pleasantly surprised with what you see. but WinHEC 2005 will be very big.

Erm, so basically, Microsoft is aiming this as a "Must have Upgrade", yet the minimum system requirements meet the Maximum System Specs from major manufacturers at this time for home users looking for a general PC?  Unless Microsoft is expecting all the new computer buyers to pay $2,000+ for a system that meets Microsofts MINIMUM system requirements for longhorn, and $4,000-$6,000 for one that is actually considered "Adequate" by Microsoft, Longhorn will be FAR less of a hit than XP was.  Sorry, but the systems they are suggesting are just too advanced, by there specs, my sisters new computer meets the MINIMUM system specs, like, exactly on the line.

I totaly agree with Dane, I mean I paid 1400$ for my computer.. but it hardly reaches the minimum.. I also got a 1800$ clone, probably wont do the job either.. Longhorn wont be so popular

I'm happy, my comp beats the minimum \o/

lol, Well, I think it will be a BIG outrage to consumers, especially those (like my sister) who just bought new computers that only meet the Minimum System Requirements. Albeit the computer my sister bought meets far surpasses Windows XPs Recommended System Requirements.

Longhorn is to be released in a few years' time (I thought 2008?), by then everyone will have computers that meet the minimum spec...

nope 2006
july i think

Actually, May 24, 2006 it's released to manufacturer

I think Microsoft will lower its minimum system specs eventually... hell, even if they don't, I'll probably still buy it. Just gotta turn off all the fancy stuff

Oh, I see. Didn't know it was so early.

most people will probably run longhorn on the minimum mobile specs.

Oh and Seggy, make my software