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Pre-release testing of Longhorn starts

Microsoft is offering a selected group of testers an early preview of Windows, Code-Name "Longhorn,". Longhorn Beta Program participants will preview software for the next generation of Windows as well as Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

Longhorn will provide advancements in the following key areas:

  • A strong focus on the fundamentals of the operating system, including advancements in reliability, performance, deployment, and ease of use.

  • Major improvements to help PC users to work smarter and provide exciting new experiences for home users.

  • The next-generation developer platform to make it easier for developers to create breakthrough applications.

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