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==Main changes==
==Main changes==
This build showed for the first time:
This build showed for the first time:
* the new Plex theme;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191638/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_043.gif Screen properties] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref>
* the new Plex theme<ref name="thurott">{{cite web
|last          = Thurrott
|first          = Paul
|title          = "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
|url            = http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp
|archiveurl    = https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp
|archivedate    = 16 November 2002
|publisher      = Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows:
|date          = 13 November 2002
|dateformat    = 13
|month          = November
|year          = 2002
|accessdate    = 24 March 2002
|accessdaymonth = March
|accessmonthday = 24
|accessyear    = 2002
}}</ref>
* a new side bar, where it was possible to integrate XML-based components called "tiles" (eventually released with the name of "gadgets" in Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar), including a digital clock, a photo slideshow, a search feature and a multiple desktop manager, and optionally also the Start button by disabling the traditional taskbar;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208174043im_/http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/longhorn_datasheet_2a.gif Taskbar and Start Menu Properties, My Hardware, tile options] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191254/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_082.gif Start menu integrated in the side bar] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref>
* a new side bar, where it was possible to integrate XML-based components called "tiles" (eventually released with the name of "gadgets" in Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar), including a digital clock, a photo slideshow, a search feature and a multiple desktop manager, and optionally also the Start button by disabling the traditional taskbar;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208174043im_/http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/longhorn_datasheet_2a.gif Taskbar and Start Menu Properties, My Hardware, tile options] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191254/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_082.gif Start menu integrated in the side bar] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref>
* the new "Windows Future Storage" (WinFS) file system, considered by first beta testers just a memory and CPU waste for its minimum integration with the user interface;
* the new "Windows Future Storage" (WinFS) file system, considered by first beta testers just a memory and CPU waste for its minimum integration with the user interface;

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6.0.3683.Lab0_N.020923-1821
Kernel version 6.0
CPU architecture x86
Edition Media Center Edition
Professional
BIOS date 24th September 2002

Windows "Longhorn" build 3683 (with a build tag of 3683.Lab06_N.020923-1821) is a build of the Microsoft Windows "Longhorn" operating system. Compiled on September 23, 2002, build 3683 is one of the first builds leaked to the public on November 19, 2002,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] after some screenshots have been published since October 20, 2002.[8][9] Due to the operating system being so early in the development process, only a small number of changes were observed from Windows XP. It is the first build to include the Desktop Composition Engine,which provides window transparency and visual effects, but it's very buggy.

Features in build 3683 include the Plex visual style, Internet Explorer 6.05, the Windows Sidebar, and a display settings applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation (then codenamed Avalon).

Build 3683 is incompatible with a number of applications that require Windows XP or earlier. Many of these compatibility issues can be solved by running applications in Windows Compatibility Mode or by editing the CSDVersion key located in the Windows Registry.

Although this build is stable when compared to later builds of "Longhorn", Windows Explorer is known to crash frequently and will occasionally fail to terminate while ending the computer session.

Main changes

This build showed for the first time:

  • the new Plex theme[10]
  • a new side bar, where it was possible to integrate XML-based components called "tiles" (eventually released with the name of "gadgets" in Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar), including a digital clock, a photo slideshow, a search feature and a multiple desktop manager, and optionally also the Start button by disabling the traditional taskbar;[11][12]
  • the new "Windows Future Storage" (WinFS) file system, considered by first beta testers just a memory and CPU waste for its minimum integration with the user interface;
  • a new "Display Properties" control panel, created on the new "Avalon" API (later disappeared in build 3706[13]), with some options for desktop wallpaper and with advanced display properties;[14][15] [16][17]
  • new version 6.05 of Internet Explorer, with the new "Media" bar;[18]
  • a beta version of DirectX 9.[19]

Several new features appeared in Windows Explorer:

  • a new big horizontal panel under Windows Explorer toolbars, called "breadcrumb bar", which can be disabled from "Folder Options", with custom appearance for special folders "My Documents", "My Pictures", "My Music", with animated effects on thumbnails in the case of multiple selections (later disappeared in build 3718[20]);[21][22][23][24][25]
  • the new "My Contacts" special folder (not yet functional);[26]
  • an enhanced address bar;[27]
  • the previews of the folder contents inside their icons in the "Tiles" view mode;[28]
  • the possibility of filtering the folder contents in the "Details" view mode in Windows Explorer;[29]
  • a new slider to change the icon size;[30]
  • the possibility to group the folder contents with specific criteria;[31]
  • the possibility to select files and folders through checkboxes (later disappeared in build 3706[13]);[27]
  • a new interface for "Open" and "Save As" dialog windows.[32]

Gallery

  • Build 3683 desktop

    Build 3683 desktop

  • Display Properties applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation

    Display Properties applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation

  • The Preview Pane in Windows Explorer

    The Preview Pane in Windows Explorer

  • System Properties window and Windows Sidebar

    System Properties window and Windows Sidebar

  • Windows Explorer

    Windows Explorer

References

  1. ↑ World's Exclusive!!! Longhorn Alpha 3683 has being leaked!!!
  2. ↑ Longhorn no longer a Tall story
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20021214032618/http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=7249&category=main
  4. ↑ Windows Longhorn Alpha Leaks to the Web
  5. ↑ https://www.webcitation.org/64QW0FPml?url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Windows/Windows-Longhorn-Alpha-Leaks-to-the-Web/
  6. ↑ Microsoft plays down Longhorn leak
  7. ↑ 2002-11-19 20:10:30
  8. ↑ Exclusive New Longhorn Screenshot!
  9. ↑ A Note on Longhorn Shot Leaks
  10. ↑ Thurrott, Paul (13 November 2002). "Longhorn" Alpha Preview. Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows:. Archived from the original on 16 November 2002. Retrieved on 24 March 2002 Retrieved on 24, 2002 Retrieved on March 2002.
  11. ↑ Taskbar and Start Menu Properties, My Hardware, tile options from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  12. ↑ Start menu integrated in the side bar from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Microsoft Windows Longhorn. Сборка 6.0.3706
  14. ↑ Display Properties (Avalon) from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  15. ↑ Desktop wallpaper (Avalon)
  16. ↑ http://binkbv.home.xs4all.nl/lh/display.gif
  17. ↑ Display Properties
  18. ↑ Internet Explorer 6.05 from Longhorn no longer a Tall story
  19. ↑ DirectX Diagnostic Tool from Longhorn no longer a Tall story
  20. ↑ Microsoft Windows Longhorn.Сборка 6.0.3718
  21. ↑ Folder Options from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  22. ↑ My Documents from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  23. ↑ My Pictures from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  24. ↑ My Music from "Longhorn" Alpha Preview
  25. ↑ Rotation effect of multiple thumbnails from Microsoft Windows Longhorn. Сборка 6.0.3683
  26. ↑ My Contacts
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Address bar box, check boxes for file selection
  28. ↑ Tiles view
  29. ↑ Details view with filters in columns from Longhorn pre-alpha M3 - a user perspective.....
  30. ↑ Slider to change the icon size from Longhorn pre-alpha M3 - a user perspective.....
  31. ↑ Menu for file grouping from Longhorn no longer a Tall story
  32. ↑ Save As from Longhorn no longer a Tall story

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