A Quick Peek at Longhorn
PCMAG.com has some screenshots of Microsoft’s new operating system (due out sometime in the distant future). Is it just me or is Longhorn looking more Mac OS X-like?
Take a look at Internet Explorer screenshot and tell me that it doesn’t look a lot like Safari. The interface is gray, has rounded edges (no drop shadow yet) and notice the search area in the top right.
From a graphic design perspective, the “new look” is pretty unimpressive. I guess Redmond has been spending more time on developing better security at th OS level? What is going to compel existing XP users to shell out for Longhorn anyway?
Stumble It!Posted in Technology at 12:12 AM
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Existing home/casual users won’t feel compelled but MS will strong arm the OEMs and longhorn will come on all new PCs. The MS sales force will also pressure corporate customers to change their license over to longhorn. At that point home users who switch will be gravy.
Posted by: Ryan on May 3, 2005 9:15 AM
one word: UGLY.
Posted by: david on May 3, 2005 11:24 AM
