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'''Windows Longhorn build 5048''' is the first ''Omega-13'' to leak after the development reset of [[Windows:Longhorn|Windows Longhorn]]. It was released to attendants of [[WinHEC]] 2005, and was known as the "Longhorn Developer Preview".
'''Windows "Longhorn" build 5048''' (with a build tag of '''5048.winmain idx02.050401-0536''') is the first ''Omega-13'' build of [[Windows:Vista|Windows Vista]] to leak after the development reset of [[Windows:Longhorn|Windows "Longhorn"]]. It was released to attendants of [[WinHEC]] 2005, and was known as the "Longhorn Developer Preview".


This build features the [[Windows:Visual Styles:Aero|Windows Aero]] theme and visual effects.  Reportedly, there is a limit of 50 files per folder imposed.
This build features the [[Windows:Visual Styles:Aero|Windows Aero]] theme and visual effects.  Reportedly, there is a limit of 50 files per folder imposed.


While [[Microsoft]] had made a significant amount of progess in implementing Longhorn features, many were surprised that this and similar builds more closely resembled [[Windows:XP|Windows XP]] and [[Windows:Server 2003|Windows Server 2003]]. Paul Thurrott once stated: "''My thoughts are not positive, not positive at all. This is a painful build to have to deal with after a year of waiting, a step back in some ways. I hope Microsoft has surprises up their sleeves. This has the makings of a train wreck.''"
While [[Microsoft]] had made a significant amount of progess in reinstating "Longhorn" features, many were surprised that this and similar builds more closely resembled [[Windows:XP|Windows XP]] and [[Windows:Server 2003|Windows Server 2003]]. Paul Thurrott [http://windowsitpro.com/windows-server-2008/winhec-2005-day-two-blog-updated once stated]: "''My thoughts are not positive, not positive at all. This is a painful build to have to deal with after a year of waiting, a step back in some ways. I hope Microsoft has surprises up their sleeves. This has the makings of a train wreck.''"


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Revision as of 12:07, 19 December 2013

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Windows Longhorn 6.0.5048
Kernel version NT 6.0
CPU architecture x86, x64
Edition Professional
BIOS date April 24, 2005

Windows "Longhorn" build 5048 (with a build tag of 5048.winmain idx02.050401-0536) is the first Omega-13 build of Windows Vista to leak after the development reset of Windows "Longhorn". It was released to attendants of WinHEC 2005, and was known as the "Longhorn Developer Preview".

This build features the Windows Aero theme and visual effects. Reportedly, there is a limit of 50 files per folder imposed.

While Microsoft had made a significant amount of progess in reinstating "Longhorn" features, many were surprised that this and similar builds more closely resembled Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Paul Thurrott once stated: "My thoughts are not positive, not positive at all. This is a painful build to have to deal with after a year of waiting, a step back in some ways. I hope Microsoft has surprises up their sleeves. This has the makings of a train wreck."