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5/5     Longhorn will need a 4-6 GHz dual core cpu, 1 TB disk, 2 GB Ram and
        a much better video card than you can currently get:
        http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1581842,00.asp
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10/25   NT was supposed to be much more stable than Win3.x.  Then Win2k was
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www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1581842,00.asp
Microsoft is expected to recommend that the "average" Longhorn PC feature a dual-core CPU running at 4 to 6GHz; That's according to developer sources close to the company. Microsoft officials would not comment on the Longhorn reference implementation. At the same time, Microsoft is promising to provide WinHEC attendees with a bunch of new Longhorn development tools, including "preview" releases of the Windows Longhorn Development Kit, Windows Driver Framework and Driver Install Framework. Jim Allchin, group vice president of Microsoft's platforms unit, is slated to unveil a new and updated Windows client roadmap during his WinHEC keynote address. In addition to discussing some of the initiatives that are part of the "Windows XP Reloaded" marketing campaign, Allchin is expected to offer an update on the XP spinoffs that are in the pipeline, including the "Lonestar" Tablet PC Edition 2005 product; Neither Allchin nor company chairman Bill Gates -- who also is keynoting WinHEC opening day on Tuesday -- are expected to talk about the Windows server roadmap, Microsoft officials said. At last year's WinHEC, the "Athens" communications PC prototype, co-developed by Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard, stole the show. This year, Microsoft is promising to talk more about built-in Longhorn capabilities, such as voice over IP (VOIP) and call control for Bluetooth-enabled devices. Web Services for Management eXtension (WMX), which Microsoft defines as "a framework for end-to-end server management" that is based on SOAP. WinHEC, which is taking place at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, runs through Friday. Red Arrow 30 Get Your Hot Headlines In Daily Rotation Red Arrow 31 IT News for the 'Windows Insider' Red Arrow 32 Want to know which MS beta leaked this week (or minute)? Check Neowin Red Arrow 33 Get your Windows Server news roundup at NT Compatible Red Arrow 34 Need help with Windows XP? You've come to the right place Red Arrow 35 How will Microsoft take your money next? FREE ONLINE SEMINARS FOR EXECUTIVES AND IT PROFESSIONALS 59 4/28 - Intrusion Prevention Solutions: The Next Wave in Security with Peter Coffee. FREE Online Seminars presented by Intel Logo 63 4/29 - 4 Steps to Securing Your Wireless LAN with Frank Derfler 64 5/12 - 10 Gigabit Technology Enters the Business Ready Data Center with Frank Derfler 65 Remote Wireless Computing: Expanding the Productivity of Mobile Workers with Frank Derfler 66 PC Refresh: Your Strategy for Success! Recent hot files: * 70 SeeknClean Cleans junk off your hard disk super fast! Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Microsoft Watch is an independent publication, not affiliated with or authorized by Microsoft Corporation.