Got Vista?

dribbles · Post by **dribbles** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 3:00 pm

JUL. 22 1:56 P.M. ET Microsoft Corp. ditched 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 to Windows 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.

baldy · Post by **baldy** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 4:22 pm

OR .....

MS finaly realise that user really do want stuff to look good and actually use those $500 video cards for more than just games ...

and PS MS bought some more companies that have security in their names so we are getting better

bah

Post by **eddiecanuck** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:25 pm

I was wondering what they were going to end up calling that. It'll be interesting to fire up that test release when it comes out.