A little earlier than expected, Microsoft has already released the Windows 7 release candidate to the general public. The Redmond company had already put the RC up for download on TechNet and MSDN, but from now on, everyone can download it. I've already updated all my Windows machines to the RC, so let's take a quick look at what I found. Note: The Windows XP Mode beta is also set to arrive today, but has not yet been made available. We'll update this item accordingly once it's released. Update: The Windows XP Mode beta is also available. Get it now!
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Member since:2008-07-15
And thanks for being a complete arse... anything else to give thanks for while we're at it?
And I don't mod, modding is childish... as is everyone's obsession with it. My view: If you've got a disagreement, you speak it. Modding is a pitiful way for cowards to hide.
Now, I honestly did not realize MS actually still had any plans for WinFS, although realistically if MS says it's "in development" with no sign of activity after all these years we can consider it dead until proven further. I thank you for the link... there's that other thing to give thanks for.
The proper response, when someone is wrong, is to correct them... not to act like a prick and bitch about someone modding you down, which you falsely attribute to me. A little hint: don't accuse unless you can back it up.
Member since:2005-07-13
WinFS has changed direction a bit, it is still in development but not as a full blown file system replacement to NTFS. It is the Logical eveolution of NTFS. It is planned for Windows 8, but as of current is not planned for Vista or 7 (a technology pack with it might be released in the next year but it will only be to the select few, like vista's feature packs were 6 months prior to them being in the SP2 release).
MS is working with all the storage makers of solid state drives to create a true game plan for the future. When that plan shows some maturity then you will start hearing more about WinFS. as for now though, here is what MS is working on...
http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2009/05/05/support-and-q-a-for-sol...
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2005-11-05
If you mean Windows filesystems in general, then I agree with you, though whether zfs would be the best choice I'm not sure, as it's rather memory intensive.
As recently as late 2006 MS (Bill himself even) were saying that it is still in development and would be delivered post-vista. Go ahead and educate yourself: http://www.crn.com/software/196600671
Thanks for the -1 mod because of your ignorance btw...
Edited 2009-05-05 13:57 UTC