Microsoft Planning Longhorn Server for Home Users?

June 16th 2005 | Microsoft

Microsoft has revealed in an online interview that it may release a server version of its Longhorn operating system for home users:

eWeek - Windows Server Senior Vice President Bob Muglia touched on everything from a possible new home version of Windows Server, to the future of Active Directory. Muglia reconfirmed that Longhorn Server Beta 1 will ship this summer, around the same time as Longhorn client Beta 1.. ..When asked by a chat participant whether Microsoft might introduce such a SKU, given the proliferation of media content and multiple machines in homes, Muglia hinted that such a SKU might be in the works.

The Inquirer - But if you are waiting for Longhorn to unite your fridge with your stereo, or want to see what a blue screen of death looks like on your hot water system, you might be in for a long wait. The latest release date for Longhorn server is 2007.

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Microsoft Planning Longhorn Server for Home Users?
Published in: Microsoft on 2005-06-16