Microsoft considering WinFS support in Windows XP

**MIG-31** · Mar 15, 2005, 05:02 PM

Windows XP may be updated to support a new file system technology that Microsoft is working on for the next version of Windows.

Called WinFS, the technology promises to make it easier for users to find data stored on their computer. WinFS was originally slated to ship as part of the next Windows release, code-named Longhorn. Microsoft (Profile, Products, Articles), however, last August pulled WinFS from Longhorn to be able to make a 2006 ship date for operating system's release.

Microsoft now plans to have a beta test version of WinFS available when Longhorn ships, probably late next year. While it develops the technology, Microsoft is also evaluating whether to make the storage system available on Windows XP, a company spokeswoman said in a statement sent via e-mail.
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Mar 15, 2005, 05:02 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Microsoft considering WinFS support in Windows XP Windows XP may be updated to support a new file system technology that Microsoft is working on for the next version of Windows. Called WinFS, the technology promises to make it easier for users to find data stored on their computer. WinFS was originally slated to ship as part of the next Windows release, code-named Longhorn. Microsoft (Profile, Products, Articles), however, last August pulled WinFS from Longhorn to be able to make a 2006 ship date for operating system's release. Microsoft now plans to have a beta test version of WinFS available when Longhorn ships, probably late next year. While it develops the technology, Microsoft is also evaluating whether to make the storage system available on Windows XP, a company spokeswoman said in a statement sent via e-mail. _______________ Read More: Infoworld __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here