“Dave explains the Windows WinFS (Future Storage) project and why it was canceled. Topics include:
How AI might finally realize WinFS’s dream
What was WinFS?
Why WinFS was created
File system vs database
WinFS schemas and metadata
Organizing files with relationships
Search capabilities beyond filenames
Tech behind WinFS (NTFS + SQL Server)
Hardware limitations
Integration into Windows Longhorn
Why WinFS was dropped from Vista
Beta testing and developer feedback
Influence on Windows Search & Cortana
Legacy and lessons of WinFS”
Go to WinFS: Windows Future Storage – Canceled! What You Need to Know from a Retired Microsoft Engineer for the description.
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