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All Things Microsoft => Microsoft Software => Topic started by: bwid_s_01 on 31 August 2003, 01:44

Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: bwid_s_01 on 31 August 2003, 01:44
Well today I tried the newest Longhorn build once again, this time experimented with it in greater detail. I'll have more info on just how uncompatible, confusing, bundled, privacy invading, and resource hogging this piece of shit of an operating system as soon as I finish testing everything I want. I might put up some screenshots too.

But so far I must just a half hour with it made me crave for Windows XP (which I always thought was Microsoft's worst product yet). Longhorn DOES NOT in any way deserve to be called an operating system. I'd say a better name for it would be something like Microsoft DRM Media Player 10.0 : Bootable Edition

[ August 30, 2003: Message edited by: bwid_s_01 ]

Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: skyman8081 on 31 August 2003, 02:38
screens?

I hosted Laukev7 and I probably will do the same for you
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: insomnia on 31 August 2003, 03:42
quote:
Originally posted by bwid_s_01:
Well today I tried the newest Longhorn build once again, this time experimented with it in greater detail. I'll have more info on just how uncompatible, confusing, bundled, privacy invading, and resource hogging this piece of shit of an operating system as soon as I finish testing everything I want. I might put up some screenshots too.

But so far I must just a half hour with it made me crave for Windows XP (which I always thought was Microsoft's worst product yet). Longhorn DOES NOT in any way deserve to be called an operating system. I'd say a better name for it would be something like Microsoft DRM Media Player 10.0 : Bootable Edition

[ August 30, 2003: Message edited by: bwid_s_01 ]



I tested their first beta(not the full version), the things that surprised me most were the abcense of (working)internet secrurity, weird dll structure( still haven't figured that out...) and the insane umbrulla structure (it looks like a combination of XP and a game console).
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 13:59
This is my operating system:


http://freespace.virgin.net/ellen.ripley/screens1/alien_010.JPG (http://freespace.virgin.net/ellen.ripley/screens1/alien_010.JPG)


Complete with the ultimate Das Blinkenlights system . . .


http://freespace.virgin.net/ellen.ripley/screens1/alien_009.JPG (http://freespace.virgin.net/ellen.ripley/screens1/alien_009.JPG)

[edit]

edited for large images.

[ August 31, 2003: Message edited by: Stryker ]

Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Faust on 31 August 2003, 14:29
Thats Nice Dear.  Now does someone want to explain why I just lost 10 or so cents on something completely unrelated to the topic?
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 14:41
I'm feeling somewhat bubbly from an elixir of ice-cream and Diet Vanilla Coke.  

There was no where else to post it . . .

Ah, all in good fun anyhow.  Gravest apologies should it have offended anyone ( ... Faust).
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Stryker on 31 August 2003, 15:23
quote:
Originally posted by Faust:
Thats Nice Dear.  Now does someone want to explain why I just lost 10 or so cents on something completely unrelated to the topic?


because you are using a non-text web browser? wouldnt of had that problem if u use lynx   ;)  

edited it for u
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Faust on 31 August 2003, 15:25
Eh he.  I kinda prefer the problems caused by large images more than the problems caused by Linx (RSI being one  (http://smile.gif)  )
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 15:25
Stryker, thanks.   And from now on I will include text links instead of full-on pics.
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: anphanax on 3 September 2003, 08:37
(http://www.activewin.com/screenshots/longhorn2/violation.jpg)
nuff said. Longhorn XP Pro.

And no, that's not palladium, that's just a hint
of whats to come. FEAR.

[ September 02, 2003: Message edited by: anphanax ]

Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Laukev7 on 3 September 2003, 21:00
How did you get that message?
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Zombie9920 on 3 September 2003, 21:03
At least Windows isn't promoted by some stupid Windows Rock flash animation(unlike a wannabe a Windows clone alternative out there).
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Laukev7 on 3 September 2003, 21:20
No, but they did promote Windows XP with flying people, though. And at least no Lindows advert has been banned from any country, unlike the Xbox advert (http://drs.yahoo.com/S=2766679/K=xbox+advert+banned/v=2/SID=w/l=WS1/R=1/H=0/*-http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/new_media/newsid_2028000/2028725.stm).

And what does this have to do with the quality of the OS?
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Fett101 on 3 September 2003, 21:53
quote:
Originally posted by Laukev7: Defender of Canada:
And at least no Lindows advert has been banned from any country, unlike the Xbox advert (http://drs.yahoo.com/S=2766679/K=xbox+advert+banned/v=2/SID=w/l=WS1/R=1/H=0/*-http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/new_media/newsid_2028000/2028725.stm).


And what does this have to do with the quality of the OS?

  ;)
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Laukev7 on 3 September 2003, 10:17
quote:
Originally posted by Fett101:


And what does this have to do with the quality of the OS?

   ;)  



Nothing at all. I was just refuting his claim that Microsoft does not make 'stupid' advertising.
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 3 September 2003, 10:28
YES WINDOWS SUXX ITS THE WORST I AGREE MICROSOFT SHOULDNT BE MAKING GAMES THOSE B******
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: Xenoran on 10 September 2003, 08:41
quote:
Well today I tried the newest Longhorn build once again, this time experimented with it in greater detail. I'll have more info on just how uncompatible, confusing, bundled, privacy invading, and resource hogging this piece of shit of an operating system as soon as I finish testing everything I want. I might put up some screenshots too.

But so far I must just a half hour with it made me crave for Windows XP (which I always thought was Microsoft's worst product yet). Longhorn DOES NOT in any way deserve to be called an operating system. I'd say a better name for it would be something like Microsoft DRM Media Player 10.0 : Bootable Edition


Uh, no offense, but what are you doing with Longhorn? First of all, it's not even in beta stages, it's in alpha stages. Meaning it's not even good for TESTING yet, let alone actual use as a retail product. It's very likely that just about everything you're seeing in the Longhorn builds right now will be gone by the time the OS hits mainstream as a RTM.
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: slvadcjelli42 on 14 September 2003, 23:18
quote:


It starts with a woman giving birth to a baby boy who then shoots out of a window in a surreal sequence.

Viewers then saw the boy ageing rapidly as he flies through the air screaming, before violently crashing into his own grave.



WTF? Well, that would get my attention, I guess...
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: mushrooomprince on 15 September 2003, 02:52
Please don't go whining about how operating systems that aren't even in beta yet are pieces of shit.

Its clearly not fair and just gives a bad name to everyone registered at this website.
Title: Newest Longhorn is a piece of shit!
Post by: insomnia on 15 September 2003, 03:31
quote:
Originally posted by mushrooomprince:
Please don't go whining about how operating systems that aren't even in beta yet are pieces of shit.

Its clearly not fair and just gives a bad name to everyone registered at this website.



Longhorn beta:
http://www.betaplace.com (http://www.betaplace.com)
Like you see they didn't made it public.

info:  http://www.betaplace.com/betaplace/content/AboutBetaPlace.htm (http://www.betaplace.com/betaplace/content/AboutBetaPlace.htm)

PS: I found the effort to obtain this 'beta' a waste of time.