Windows Codename Lonestar

Windows Codename Lonestar was a development beta only available from 2007-2009.
= Features =
Version 1.0:
2FA - 2FA could be added to your user to prove it's you by Microsoft calling you, by inputting your phone number.
Emulation/Virtualization - This allowed users to use virtualization software to emulate different Windows versions.
Fan Flow - If users had the right PCs, they had software built in to the computer, called Fan Control. This allowed users to change how much the fans would be whirring. They could choose presets like "Max" "Cooled" and "Custom."
= Pros and Cons =
Pros:
* Performance is increased, allowing users to use applications (ex: Photoshop) without interruptions
* Video conferencing has smooth connection
* 720p to 1080p video quality on YouTube, and other media players
Cons:
* Lonestar isn't really built for gaming, so some certain games (mostly modern ones) may lag
* Only 2 years of support
* Choppy sound quality, which is common on laptops
= End-of-Life =
In June 3rd, 2009, Microsoft announced that they are going to end support for Lonestar on July 16th, 2009, due to Microsoft announcing Windows 7's release date, and Windows 7 replacing Lonestar.
On July 16th at 12:00 AM EST, Some Lonestar users who never knew about the Lonestar EOL logged on to their computers and got an error saying "Failed to boot." with buttons on the bottom that said "Try again", "Shutdown" and "Troubleshoot." If you troubleshooted this problem, you would get another error. People started to email Microsoft at that time, and they came back with a response: "Support Ticket (insert number here): Hello, unfortunately the Lonestar Beta has officially ended support, which means you can't use Lonestar anymore. If you are and were a Lonestar user, you have been granted a free product key and disc for Windows 7. Thank you for being a beta tester. We hope you enjoyed it." It had Microsoft's logo at the bottom, and they provided an official link to claim their disc and product key, by inputting their address info.
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