Microsoft Corp. Set to Delay Windows Vista Release!

Dashken · 22nd Mar 2006, 08:46 PM

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Microsoft. Corp., the world’s largest maker of software, on Tuesday indicated that consumer version of its Windows Vista operating system (OS), a major update for widely used Windows XP, will not be released commercially in 2006, but will be delayed till the 2007. The delay is conditioned by longer-than-expected security tests of the new OS, according to Microsoft.

“The company will release some versions of the new operating system for big businesses by November as planned, but the consumer version would be held until January,” said Jim Allchin, co-president of the Microsoft division that includes Windows, reports Associated Press .

Mr. Allchin is reported to have said the resolution to set back the launch came after Microsoft realized that Vista would be completed a number of weeks later than initially planned, significantly because of efforts to improve security in the new system. According to him, that was enough for some retailers, computer makers and other corporate partners to say they would have trouble preparing for the holiday season.

Earlier Jim Allchin already warned about the delay of Windows Vista official release.

Source: http://www.xbitlabs.com/web/display/20060321154607.html

Dashken · 22nd Mar 2006, 08:48 PM

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SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will delay the consumer release of its new Windows operating system until January 2007, missing the holiday sales season and throwing some PC makers and retailers into turmoil.

The delay in Windows Vista — caused by Microsoft needing more time to enhance security and other functions — will come as a blow to Microsoft partners who were looking forward to a new operating system to boost holiday sales.

Windows Vista is Microsoft's first major update to the company's flagship operating system since Windows XP was released in late 2001.

"It's not the optimal situation, to be launching the next-generation version of Windows right after the big holdiay sales season," said analyst Joe Wilcox with Jupiter Research.

The company will release some versions of the new operating system for big businesses by November as planned, but the consumer version will be postponed until January, said Jim Allchin, co-president of the Microsoft division that includes Windows.

He said the decision to delay the release came after Microsoft realized that Vista would be completed several weeks later than originally planned, largely because of efforts to improve security in the new system.

That delay was enough for some retailers, computer makers and other corporate partners to say they would have trouble preparing for the holiday season.

"The fact is that we wanted everybody in the industry to be ready for this," Allchin told journalists and analysts in a conference call.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060321/...rosoft_windows

1031982 · 24th Mar 2006, 07:18 PM

But nothing about stability?

Adrian Wong · 25th Mar 2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1031982

But nothing about stability?

Hehe.. If it's unstable, they are sure not going to say anything about it!

Unless Bill demoes it and it crashes LIVE on TV!

ZuePhok · 25th Mar 2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Hehe.. If it's unstable, they are sure not going to say anything about it!

Unless Bill demoes it and it crashes LIVE on TV!

it reminds me of a live show....the WMC demo crashed in front of Bill

Chai · 25th Mar 2006, 09:05 PM

WMC?

I know he demoed the beta Win98 and crashed.

PsYkHoTiK · 26th Mar 2006, 01:31 AM

*coughs* Not suprised its delayed... *coughs*

ZuePhok · 26th Mar 2006, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

WMC?

I know he demoed the beta Win98 and crashed.

windows media center. The host (i think is o'brian) actually joked bout it "oh no, someone is gonna get fired". Bill just sat there..and smiled.

s p r a n k i k o · 26th Mar 2006, 03:14 AM

I would have glady paid to see that!!!

fyire · 26th Mar 2006, 10:54 PM

Speaking of crashes. I remember when somebody from Microsoft was giving a presentation during Linuxworld Malaysia 2003, I happened to walk pass the podium (I was hunting all over for one of the speakers for something), wearing that famous black Linux shirt with the words 'Microsuck$' at the back. Powerpoint on the Microsoft speaker's notebook bombed out the moment I passed by the podium. Heck of a big coincidence isnt it?

Check this out too:

http://minimsft.blogspot.com/2006/03...rship-now.html

Internal grumblings at Microsoft over the delays of Vista

24th Mar 2006, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	coughs Not suprised its delayed... coughs __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

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fyire I'm a regular Join Date: 15 Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 352 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 6	Speaking of crashes. I remember when somebody from Microsoft was giving a presentation during Linuxworld Malaysia 2003, I happened to walk pass the podium (I was hunting all over for one of the speakers for something), wearing that famous black Linux shirt with the words 'Microsuck$' at the back. Powerpoint on the Microsoft speaker's notebook bombed out the moment I passed by the podium. Heck of a big coincidence isnt it? Check this out too: http://minimsft.blogspot.com/2006/03...rship-now.html Internal grumblings at Microsoft over the delays of Vista