count me in when the beta is released.
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count me in when the beta is released.
Eugh I wish I could code. I really want to help with the development.
I've been lurking around these forums for months, and XSOS caught my eye. IT looks interesting, so sign me up.
Count me in! Cant wait
One more here :toast:
One more for the beta test. I better get started on editing those black template files to give my XSOS a custom look :)
Hi there!!
I'm also very much willing to beta-test that XSOS V3!!
I have to rigs (minimum) to test it on!
Just feel free to contact me: grossmeisterb@gmx.li or via ICQ: 86597894
thanks!
I'll beta test. I'm in the process of setting up my system to dual-boot, and I have the spare hard disk space for another OS.
My rig:
Athlon64 3000+
Via K8M800 Northbridge
VT8237 Southbridge
1GB DDR400 CAS2.5
6800 Ultra AGP 8X
Various SATA-I & IDE Drives
Using Onboard NIC & Audio
Running stock speeds/voltages across the board.
Can't test DX10 compatibility, but I can test compatibility with some aging hardware.
I've 3 test rigs
- socket 939 (Opteron 148)
- socket A (Athlon 2000+)
- centrino (Pentium Mobile 1.6 Sonoma)
I still have a 233MMX @ 266 running XP like a baby :D
I'm available for help you guys!!
Per nn's request, I did a bit of cleanup, tried to keep all "I'm in posts" and a lot of stuff that might answer a question later though :)
No more OT please :)
I could test it too, seems a great work.
A laptop (centrino 1.5) and desktop (amd x64 2.8+).
It is only in english right? or will it be multilanguage?
actually I just finished recording all of the names of the people that said they would like to beta this. Now I just need to update the first post with general FAQQuote:
Originally Posted by Vapor
I would very much like to test this, I have two laptops to test it on and 1 regular computer
(in response to a deleted post)
We know about NVnews' thread and we do not wish to discuss it.
Our forum, not yours ;)
I would love to beta-test if it's possible.
I'm also interested in beta-testing this. :)
I would love to be included on the beta.
Me too, I'd like to get a glimpse of it :)
No dx10 hardware, though (yet... and for some more time), but some aging
hardware.
Count me in, looking forward to help... sounds like a very interesting project!
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Originally Posted by Vapor
Thats cool,and I agree this is a different forum.But still,do you or nn have an
official statement to make,as to these incredible allegations,they and others on other forums are now making about nn's 'project' ? A team of hundreds
of very expirienced programmers at Ms cant do it (take the dx10 out of Vista),but a one man crew can ? Its a fair,and honest question.He is by
his own admission working with MS,so he should have nothing to hide and allot gain,I would think.
I am interested in this new project,and want to know more about it.Certainly advertising his project more widely,on say...Digg and SlashDot.org,would be a great thing !! nn could then get some help working on this ? Btw,is nn taking cash donations ? Certainly it would help.
1) I am not aloneQuote:
Originally Posted by JINroh
2) Microsoft never attempted to take DX10 out of vista because there was ZERO demand for it
3) I have no desire for fame, just to help out the people here
4) the source code of the OS and its roots are covered by an agreement with Microsoft.
5) This project is nothing more than a stopgap measure for other Operating systems to catch up with windows in user friendliness.
6) ultimately the next project after this will not support win32 but rather GTK+
7) only people covered by the our designated NDA have any ability to help with the project in forms outside of graphics, testing, and advice.
I'd like to contribute beta testing wise. Sign me up.
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Originally Posted by nn_step
So,then how many are working toward this lofty goal,how many comprise your dev team currently ?
Most I know are only planning to upgrade to Vista,because of DX10,to say there is no demand for MS to 'port it' under other OS's is at best absurd.Quote:
2) Microsoft never attempted to take DX10 out of vista because there was ZERO demand for it
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3) I have no desire for fame, just to help out the people here
If not,why post this on a widely known of public forum ?
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4) the source code of the OS and its roots are covered by an agreement with Microsoft.
Can you speak more about this 'agreement' ? What parties are involved.
Other OS's to catch up ?? Catch up to what? and when ?Quote:
5) This project is nothing more than a stopgap measure for other Operating systems to catch up with windows in user friendliness.
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6) ultimately the next project after this will not support win32 but rather GTK+
The next project ? This one is rather monumental in its reach,would you not agree ? So then you have other projects on the go?
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7) only people covered by the our designated NDA have any ability to help with the project in forms outside of graphics, testing, and advice.
So all of the people then asking to take part in a beta test have to sign a nda? If so how will this work? Will the legal document be couriered to them one by one ? I have had to sign an NDA before,and have never heard of one signing over the net before.
1) I leave that up to the others to chose if they wish to mention themselvesQuote:
Originally Posted by JINroh
2) That is what Microsoft stated, I however understand your view about that.
3)I posted XSOS here because I like the people here, they are helpful and kind. So why wouldn't I share my work with them?
4) Well the parties that are involved are Microsoft (and their ever so pleasant law team), the XSOS design team and our lawyer, and a small number of third parties with invested interest.
5) Other operating systems, should they decide to compete with windows must provide double click ease for the masses. However linux and most BSDs are a far way from that.
6) this project is like anything else in life, just a path of learning and improving understanding. The next project is going to be an attempt to provide an OS so light that it can run on less than 640kb of ram.
7) the Betas have ZERO access to source code or any other material covered. However they will be supplied with compiled binaries in ISO format for their installs and testing. No NDA required, however they will be issued logins and each version will contain a simple feature to make sure that they don't leak the OS.
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Originally Posted by nn_step
Sounds like DOS :D Will it have DX10 functionality,and a GUI ?