Longhorn’s Official Name?
Rumor has it that the next version of Windows, which is code-named "Longhorn", will be going by the "official" name Windows Vista. Hmmm…Vista…I know I’m supposed to hate the name because that would be the "cool" thing to do, but I kind of like it! Maybe I’m alone here on this. The name makes me think of wide open fields and fresh air. However, I don’t know where I got that from because the real definition of vista is: 1: a distant view through or along an avenue or opening : PROSPECT; 2: an extensive mental view (as over a stretch of time or a series of events). But seriously, the name kind of grew on me…it’s not that bad once I got used to it.
Despite some setbacks, Longhorn, ahem, Windows Vista, looks to be an exciting version of Windows with a lot of potential. Vista brings WinFX APIs (application programming interfaces), code descended from Windows Server 2003 sp1, a 64-bit version of the OS released at the same time, and Aero, the new user interface, that will have high-end 3D graphics using transparency, drop shadows, zooms, and pixel shaders for visual effects.
Read more about Longhorn here.
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vista seems nice…it reminds me of movies thanks to buena vista.
Heh, that name will make it very difficult for me to hate it. I wonder if the shell will be hackable to make it look and operate like OS X, like I have on my Windows 2003 machines?
Aw, who am I kidding. By the time Vista comes out I’ll have a real Mac anyway.
I think definition 2 fits quite well. When I have a mental view (reflection) of Windows. I see thousands of line of code full of huge security hole and the infamous buyer beware flaws. Yes, I think your right vista is a good name for the new Windows.
I’m in the beta. I can’t wait to test this new OS. Hopefully it will be something really new cause I’m kinda tired with XP…
I think Vista sounds very “bring nature to the office”… and I like it
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Sarah, you do THE best tech news anywhere! Thanks for the Vista update.