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The Plan:
The Kernel Update project is to make the Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Trial into a customized Windows XP Professional. This will allow users of Windows XP to upgrade to the Server 2003 platform retaining the Windows XP UI (GINA, and all.)

Current Points:
Remove all traces of Windows Server 2003. (0% DONE)
Change codebase from ServerNT to WinNT without breaking anything. (50% DONE)
Implement the Windows XP Professional WPA and Product Key Libraries (100% DONE)
Implement the Windows XP Client Components (5% DONE)
Add the Windows XP Billboards and Setup (56% DONE)

Future Points: (once build (krnup_rtm) ships).
Add Longhorn? components
Add Optional Components Selector during 2nd stage setup (GUI Mode)?
Add Hotfixes?

Component List:
DirectMusic
Freecell
Hearts
Minesweeper
Solitaire
Spider Solitaire
Pinball
System Restore
Movie Maker
NET Framework 1.0.3705
Media Center
Plus DME
Tablet PC
Sonic CD and DVD Burning

Extras:
Longhorn Themes - WildEye001
DriverPacks - WildEye001
Sidebar - Leon, HappyDude

Screens:
Windows XP MCE and TPC on Kernel Update

Welcome Screen

Setup Billboards. (New version uses WinXP Text.)

Text Mode Setup

Do note that the test versions will have a timebomb. You will also need a Windows XP Professional Key.

Suggestions for extras are welcome!

Anyone willing to help out?

EDIT: Wording updated.
EDIT2: Component List Added and screens

Author:	livelonger87 [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
If you don't mind me asking, but how are you modding the kernel? Are you using ResHack and/or a mainstream programming language (e.g. C, C# or C++)? Thanks.

Author:	Kenneth [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
I'm not modding the kernel.

Author:	PortalCake [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
By the way, how large will the ISO be and how did you port the licensing subsystem to 2k3? Is it just copy-paste then change the build numbers or do you have to decompile it?

Author:	Kenneth [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
No, I am using Mini-Setup in a WIM image and I replace pidgen.dll with the XP one and it should fit on a CD.

Author:	ReCreate [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
One thing i am looking forward to is, Use the Seouge UI font in the logo...and for everything...its allot nicer than any others.

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Author:	Marcello [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:47 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
UMM... You are In the Advanced Members group, you just got confused with the VIP Group. Offtopic Comment What's with that?

Author:	PortalCake [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:54 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Offtopic Comment ReactOS wrote: UMM... You are In the Advanced Members group, you just got confused with the VIP Group. [offtopic] What's with that? ReCreate's using the 4 stars as the avatar. [/Offtopic] Ontopic: I just grabbed the build from M1 and it's great

Author:	Kenneth [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:16 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Project now merging with Code Name Fusion.

Author:	PortalCake [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:20 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Windows OCManage wrote: Project now merging with Code Name Fusion. You mean the Fusion Server 03 boxen are going to be regular Windows XP? Can we still get server functions?

Author:	Kenneth [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:22 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Yes, the Fusion project internally (atleast my lab) does contain Workstation and Server SKUs.

Author:	PortalCake [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:28 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Windows OCManage wrote: Yes, the Fusion project internally (atleast my lab) does contain Workstation and Server SKUs. Okay. BTW, have you integrated FFWM into the kernel yet?

Author:	Kenneth [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:49 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Native GDI is still very experimental.I'm working on better bitblt support.

Author:	ReCreate [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Oh...So where is it that i can find it?

Author:	Kenneth [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Fusion is currently not complete, not even to Pre-Alpha.

Author:	RichardG867 [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re:
(that post is old, it's just for community interest) xeeynamo wrote: what are the advantages of the 5.2 kernel? 5.2 is a bit compatible with the 6.0 (Vista) kernel, I doubt it can solve the "not a valid Win32 application" on Vista-linked (but not using Vista DLLs) apps.

Author:	PTL [ Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Interesting! I'll help with Beta Testing (on Both a VM and a real PC if you want; Godomaga hasn't seen use since it's horrible windows 2000 VGA accident).

Author:	Kenneth [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Technically, as per your stipulations Corpse, everything I do is "illegal" then, hell, even opening NTOSKRNL in xvi32 and changing the build number is illegal because you're modifying it. I'm doing it for academic purposes because I use the WRK eula.

Author:	Marcello [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:16 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
In the strictest terms, probably everybody on this site does something illegal with their computers..... But, who cares?

Author:	tristan [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:04 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
It actually would be easier if the first longhorn after the reset (3790) build would leak, no modding needed. And you can probably just install server 2003 updates on it.

Author:	rootbeerblue45 [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Windows OCManage wrote: Fusion is currently not complete, not even to Pre-Alpha. When did you think Pre-Alpha will finish? Any date right now?

Author:	Samuka [ Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Windows OCManage wrote: Yes, the Fusion project internally (atleast my lab) does contain Workstation and Server SKUs. Well, you are using "PantherXp" engine? I want to use Vista beta 1 engine, I want to install on top of another system without boot and use WinpE 2.0 native. And....Are you compiled server client and workstation client? You know how to change SKU name? Exemple: Windows Xp Professional for Windows "ShortHorn" Ultimate edition. Thank you!

Author:	Corpse [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:26 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Windows OCManage wrote: The Plan: The Kernel Update project is to make the Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Trial into a customized Windows XP Professional. This will allow users of Windows XP to upgrade to the Server 2003 platform retaining the Windows XP UI (GINA, and all.) Current Points: Remove all traces of Windows Server 2003. (0% DONE) Change codebase from ServerNT to WinNT without breaking anything. (50% DONE) Implement the Windows XP Professional WPA and Product Key Libraries (100% DONE) Implement the Windows XP Client Components (5% DONE) Add the Windows XP Billboards and Setup (56% DONE) Future Points: (once build (krnup_rtm) ships). Add Longhorn? components Add Optional Components Selector during 2nd stage setup (GUI Mode)? Add Hotfixes? Component List: DirectMusic Freecell Hearts Minesweeper Solitaire Spider Solitaire Pinball System Restore Movie Maker NET Framework 1.0.3705 Media Center Plus DME Tablet PC Sonic CD and DVD Burning Extras: Longhorn Themes - WildEye001 DriverPacks - WildEye001 Sidebar - Leon, HappyDude Screens: Windows XP MCE and TPC on Kernel Update Welcome Screen Setup Billboards. (New version uses WinXP Text.) Text Mode Setup Do note that the test versions will have a timebomb. You will also need a Windows XP Professional Key. Suggestions for extras are welcome! Anyone willing to help out? EDIT: Wording updated. EDIT2: Component List Added and screens You making this? Did you ask Microsoft? It might be illegal to get Windows XP & Windows Server 2003 & then combine it, then let People download it for it.

Author:	MonsterMagnet [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
Corpse, why are your last three posts in three different topics I read about whether it is legal or not? What do you care? Collecting beta's is, from a lawyer's perspective, illegal as well. So if you don't like that, why are you here?

Author:	George King [ Sun Jan 03, 2010 2:04 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Windows XP Build 5.2.3790, "Kernel Update"
WOW this project look AWESOME

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