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{{Infobox bootleg
{{Infobox bootleg
|title = Sigma OS
|screenshot = Sigma Desktop Aero.png
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas|Windows Longhorn Build 4074]]
|screenshot = Sigma OS Desktop.png
|caption = The desktop of a fresh install of Sigma OS
|original_os = [[Windows Betas|Windows Longhorn 4074]]
|release_date = March 8, 2013
|release_date = March 8, 2013
|creator = techvortal
|creator = urban92
|country = Poland
|country = Poland
|language = English
|language = English
|arch = x86
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|size = 1.1 GB
|size = 1.1 GiB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Betas/Sigma%20OS%203.0%20M6.iso Sigma OS 3.0 M6.iso]
|download = {{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Betas/Sigma%20OS%203.0%20M6.iso|name=Sigma OS 3.0 M6.iso}}
|archiveadd = December 27, 2021
}}
}}
'''Sigma OS''' is a series of mods based on Windows Longhorn designed to make it more stable and "usable". It was created for Techvortal by urban92. The latest version, M6, which is based on {{link|url=https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_Longhorn_build_4074|name=Longhorn build 4074}}, was released on March 8, 2013. It was added to the archive on December 27, 2021.


== Description ==
'''Sigma OS''' is a series of mods based on Windows Longhorn designed to make it more stable and "usable". It was created by techvortal and the latest version M6 was released on March 8, 2013.
The bootleg itself is based on Longhorn build 4074, which was a Milestone 7 build of Windows Vista, which released in April 2004, before the development reset. The OS is mostly stock except for some integrations, icon replacements, and themes. Certain programs are taken from other Longhorn builds in order to make it more "stable".


== Changes from Windows Longhorn 4074 ==
==Description==
=== Minor changes ===
The OS itself is based on Longhorn build 4074, which was a Milestone 7 build released in April 2004. The OS is mostly stock except for some integrations, icon replacements, and themes, and certain programs are taken from other Longhorn builds to make it more "stable".
* The 180 day timebomb from the original build has been removed, so you do not need to change the date to use this mod.
* Some updates have been added, including Internet Explorer 7 beta 2 and Windows Media Player 11.
* Partial exFAT support was added.


==Changes from Longhorn 4074==
=== Look and feel ===
*The default theme has been replaced with a theme called "Aero mod" by urban92.
* The default theme has been replaced with a theme called "Aero mod by urban92".
* The cursor has been replaced with the one from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
*Some Longhorn updates have been added.
*Some icons have been replaced with ones from Windows Vista.
* The sounds have similarly been replaced with the ones from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
*The cursor has been replaced with the one from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
* Some icons have been replaced with ones from Windows Vista.
*The sounds have similarly been replaced with the ones from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
*Windows Update is not present.


==Notes==
== Software ==
* 7-Zip 9.20
*VirtualBox Guest Addition drivers do not work properly.
* Paint.NET v3.36
* Opera 12.14


==Software==
== Notes ==
=== Bootleg quirks ===
*7-zip 9.20
* Windows Update, System Restore and WinFS are not present.
*Paint.Net v3.36
*Opera 12.14


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Sigma Setup.png | Setup
Sigma Setup.png | Setup
File:Sigma Installing.png | Installation
Sigma Installing.png | Installation
File:Sigma First Boot.png | First boot
Sigma First Boot.png | First boot
File:Sigma Desktop.png | Empty desktop
Sigma Desktop.png | Empty desktop
File:Sigma Desktop Aero.png | Empty desktop (with Aero)
Sigma Desktop Aero.png | Empty desktop (with Aero)
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows Betas]]
[[Category:Bootlegs originating from Europe]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]

Latest revision as of 05:35, 23 October 2024

Sigma OS
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Sigma OS
The desktop of Sigma OS
Original OSWindows Longhorn Build 4074
Release dateMarch 8, 2013
Authorurban92
CountryPoland
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size1.1 GiB
Download linkSigma OS 3.0 M6.iso
Date addedDecember 27, 2021

Sigma OS is a series of mods based on Windows Longhorn designed to make it more stable and "usable". It was created for Techvortal by urban92. The latest version, M6, which is based on Longhorn build 4074, was released on March 8, 2013. It was added to the archive on December 27, 2021.

Description

The bootleg itself is based on Longhorn build 4074, which was a Milestone 7 build of Windows Vista, which released in April 2004, before the development reset. The OS is mostly stock except for some integrations, icon replacements, and themes. Certain programs are taken from other Longhorn builds in order to make it more "stable".

Changes from Windows Longhorn 4074

Minor changes

  • The 180 day timebomb from the original build has been removed, so you do not need to change the date to use this mod.
  • Some updates have been added, including Internet Explorer 7 beta 2 and Windows Media Player 11.
  • Partial exFAT support was added.

Look and feel

  • The default theme has been replaced with a theme called "Aero mod by urban92".
  • The cursor has been replaced with the one from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
  • The sounds have similarly been replaced with the ones from Windows Vista build 5384.4.
  • Some icons have been replaced with ones from Windows Vista.

Software

  • 7-Zip 9.20
  • Paint.NET v3.36
  • Opera 12.14

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • Windows Update, System Restore and WinFS are not present.

Gallery