Counterfeit Longhorn Detection

xBetas.com points out a new “leaked“ Longhorn build 4062. Looks good at first sight, but it is completely fake. So, how do you determine if a Longhorn build is a fake? Well, lets check it out.

First off, the ad in the title bar means it's an obvious fake. Further discrediting it is the fact that “focussing” is spelled wrong in the ad. Secondly, the Start Menu button on teh task bar is terribly out of focus, but the control panel button is remarkably crisp. Thirdly, the second clock in the system tray uses a different font than what is on the rest of the screen. I highly doubt that the UI would have two clocks on it anyways, unless someone REALLY wants to know what time it is.

The hoax is detailed more here. There you have it people. Don't believe everything you read. If you want genuine Longhorn news, the best place to get it is here.

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