Alpha Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. dropped the code name Longhorn on Friday, announcing the next version of its flagship Windows operating system will be called Windows Vista. The world's largest software maker also said it will release the first of two test versions to developers and information technology professionals by Aug. 3. The company did not say when it expects to release a second test version to a broader audience, but said it remains on target to ship the oft-delayed update toWindows XP sometime in the second half of next year. Microsoft gave an internal gathering of its employees in Atlanta the first word about the new name Thursday. "The core idea around Windows Vista is bringing clarity to the user so they can focus on what matters most," Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows product management said Friday. Vista's features will include better ways to visualize data, such as seeing through windows that are stacked atop each other, more natural file organization and faster searching. The operating system will also be designed to better protect computers against viruses and spyware.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista That is the dumbest name I've ever heard of. I keep saying Windows "VISA" in my head. It's just a low level name..they could have thought of something better. First XBOX "360"... now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Neo Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I guess they don't pay their marketing department or whatever department comes up with name suggestions enough to do any better than that. To me, sounds kinda like a name for a moped or something....wait, that's vespa, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Whoo windows that uses more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I dont really care about names as long as it runs better than xp , then im for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 This thing better run better then xp. Windows visa rofl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 It better not be just a facelift and some bugfixes over XP. btw, I have no problem with Windows XP. They should have named it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuken Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 it'll take me a while before i upgrade to this "Vista" and i wonder if i can get it with a discount like i did with my XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Longhorn sounded pr0nish... vista.. ugh i don't like it either. Perhaps XQ or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i l l m a t i c Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 yea, i dont really care about the name, they could name it Windows 5000 for all i care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 or Windows M$ to reflect the fact it's a licence to print money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 or Windows M$ to reflect the fact it's a licence to print money. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>with Bill Gates's face on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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