Codename Midori is a derivative of Singularity that is meant to supersede Windows, and it is more than just a research project. Singularity, is an experimental microkernel and operating system project started in 2003 for which Microsoft posted the source code back in March. Unfortunately Singularity was developed exclusively for research purposes and is not intended for practical use.
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Member since:2006-07-25
you don't have to buy it, singularity is free to download and run/compile.
It obvious that Microsoft has to look ahead, we have newer technologies and newer methods and needs for using the technologoies.
I agree that the NT Kernel and most the NT systems are good, however how long can Microsoft keep extending these systems to take advantage of newer tech.
I think the biggest requirement for an OS is to take advantage of mutliple cores and to provide an easier way for applications that run on the OS to take advantage. We see apple going this way with Grand Central, intel have stated that they see future chips with hundreds and thousands of cores, we have GPU's which contain a wealth of computing power.
Microsoft really excell's when they are put under pressure, although sharing the same kernel the difference between Vista and Server 2008 is night and day, proving that the userland/UI is the biggest problem in Vista, we have Mac OSX and Linux (unix's) that will hopefully push Microsoft to get out of this medocracy pattern they have been in for the past 8 years and start giving some real value for money, everything after Windows 2000 seems like a can't be bothered slap some new paint on it approach.
Edited 2008-07-10 08:46 UTC
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2005-09-21
yes, but can I install it ?
can I buy it right now ?