New Version of Windows Coming in '06

[Ken]

By LAURIE J. FLYNN

Published: July 23, 2005

Microsoft said yesterday that the new version of its Windows operating system would be named Vista and available for commercial release in late 2006.

The first of two test versions of the program will be made available to corporate technology managers on Aug. 3, the company said. The new version has been known as Longhorn since development began more than four years ago.

The name was chosen after eight months of research and focus groups because it "captures the idea of clarity," the company said.

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[Ken]

Why would MS bother with 8 months of focus groups and countless hours of research just to choose some dumb ass name like "Vista"?

It sounds like a brand name for cheese..........probably swiss cheese.

It's not like they need to sell the damn thing. They don't really need a marketing strategy. What a waste of time.

They own the OS world when it comes to home/workstation users.

They should have just stuck to non-names or numbers.

[Malicious Intent]

I dont think it is a bad name, but I'm with you that there is no way to justify how they came up with it.

[method77]

Bob would be a better name

[Umma]

Bob would be a better name

Bob the Builder would sue...

[method77]

I love that guy

[Umma]

Does his wife know?

[method77]

no

[Ken]

Does his wife know?

Let's get a focus group together and do 8 months of research to find out.

[Cerebral_Assassin]

Call it whatever they want, i'll stick to 2000 Pro.

[Ken]

I have nothing against XP really (as far as Microsoft products go).

However, this new version of Windows will take away a person's ability to use their computer as they see fit. Fair use will be thrown out the window (pun intended). All kinds of "anti-piracy" measures will be in place so that you won't be able to do much.

I won't be installing this.

[ASUmusicMAN]

yeah...that's the only reason i'm weary of the new OS. That article about the monitor a while back got me thinking...I can just envision when this thing comes out and half of everyones downloaded goodies don't work.

[method77]

I probably won't install this until the right "plugins" are out

[Shawn]

The Description Page really sounds good though. :bigsmile:

[method77]