I believe the beta will officially start in 2005, so the release will
probably be 2006. Remember, that's unofficial. Microsoft hasn't announced
any schedule yet. There were some early releases (not very stable)
available at a couple trade shows last year and via the Microsoft Developer
Network (MSDN), but certainly not at all addressing Tablet PC functionality.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7EE23D5A-A1FC-4D4C-BDE7-303DD2494552@microsoft.com...
> Thanks again, Chris.
>
> When can we expect Longhorn?
>
> Debbie
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Those controls are within the operating system, except in programs (like
>> OneNote and GoBinder, for examples) where the program itself offers the
>> changes. I look for overall, system wide flexibility coming in the
>> Longhorn
>> operating system, but until then we need to do the best we can with what
>> is
>> given us.
>>
>> Remember, setting "handedness" on a Tablet PC can accomplish certain
>> things,
>> like where the drop-down menu items appear, and you certainly can put the
>> Taskbar on any side of your screen you wish. I'm right-handed, but
>> prefer
>> to have the Taskbar on the left side of the screen - even on a desktop.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Debbie" <Debbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:75BEEBD4-7F37-48D7-8E46-6C3225F7F863@microsoft.com...
>> >I know this thread is six months old, but I am left-handed, also. I was
>> > searching for some solutions for left-handed tablet users.
>> >
>> > Couldn't someone create a skin that would have a scroll bar on the
>> > left-hand
>> > side of the screen? Then the operating system wouldn't have to be
>> > changed
>> > at
>> > all. Is there such a thing out there and I just am not aware of it?
>> >
>> > Debbie
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> Go ahead, Josh. Don't you believe Microsoft would have done it
>> >> already
>> >> if
>> >> it had been feasible?
>> >> --
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Josh Einstein" <josheinstein********.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:erjx86NVEHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >> >I hear what you're saying but you've not said why existing apps would
>> >> >break.
>> >> >
>> >> > I think I need to talk to a developer about it to understand what
>> >> > the
>> >> > big
>> >> > problem is.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Josh Einstein
>> >> > Einstein Technologies
>> >> > --------------------------------------------------------
>> >> > Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only
>> >> > $19.99!
>> >> > http://www.einsteinware.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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