Microsoft has released a preview version of its next generation graphical interface. Originally intended for the 'Longhorn' version of Windows, slated for release in 2006, Microsoft now says that it will be releasing versions for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server.
According to Microsoft, the ambitious Avalon project 'unifies how Windows creates, displays, and manipulates documents, media, and (the) user interface'. To achieve that goal, Microsoft is basing the project on a new version of XML - XAML - that will enable developers to create and build on new user interfaces.
The so called 'Avalon Community Technology Preview' was originally made available to members of the Microsoft Developers Network last November. Microsoft is presumably now sufficiently sure of its stability to open it to a wider audience. The download also includes a first cut of the WinFX SDK, which includes documentation, tools, and code samples for building 'Avalon' applications.
Anyone interested can take a look at the preview on the Microsoft
Microsoft download site Microsoft says the version will run on Windows XP with Service Pack 2. However, you will also need Beta 1 build of .NET Framework 2.0 to be installed.
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