Microsoft names new system Vista

elf · 07-22-2005, 01:33 PM

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Microsoft announced Friday that it will call its next-generation operating system "Windows Vista."

The much-anticipated operating system had formerly been code-named "Longhorn."

Microsoft also unveiled the Windows Vista Web site and said the first beta test version of the system, which will be targeted at developers and IT professionals, will be available by Aug. 3. The system is scheduled to be released late next year.

Previous Windows releases have been named by year number or by a moniker -- such as Windows XP -- to describe the release itself.

But with Windows Vista, Microsoft wanted the name to focus more on the product, and how it brings clarity to users, said Greg Sullivan, group product manager at Microsoft.

"We each have our own unique view or vista of this digital world. Windows Vista is going to bring more clarity to that," he said.

Microsoft (Research) has promised that the new system will have several improvements, including better security features, more comprehensive search capabilities and a friendlier user interface.

Specific features include a new way to manage files involving the use of virtual folders, which will make storing and finding information easier, Sullivan said.

Several privacy capabilities, such as protected user accounts, have also been built into the new system, he said.

In a Microsoft video of the name announcement, the new system is described as "Clear. Confident. Connected."

Licenses for operating systems and related software still account for the majority of the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant's sales and operating profits.

**myquitehead** · 07-22-2005, 01:36 PM

When I first heard that all I could say was WHY?

95five-0 · 07-22-2005, 01:47 PM

Man that sucks I like longhorn. But that is the texan in me.

**Speedo** · 07-22-2005, 02:09 PM

Their going to have to go some to beat XP..............

**40sondacurb** · 07-22-2005, 02:13 PM

I hate it.

I'm from cali and even I liked longhorn.

Vista sounds like some cheap 5th party piece of S'

It sounds like one of those condos in the middle of no where that Eric Astrada is always trying to sell you.

**DumberDrummer** · 07-22-2005, 02:25 PM

There's got to be a billion other things named vista.

Like that search engine for one, alta vista I believe?

Too bad M$ has more lawyers.

**Spatcher** · 07-22-2005, 03:31 PM

At first when I heard Longhorn and thought *Da**ed UT fans!!!!!!!!!!* lol...but I like that name better

So I read the site and there is a beta version.....does that mean we can d/l it for free??

But why can't they follow suit and name it something with two letters? It went from numbers (3.1, 95, 98, 2000) to letters (ME,XP) why go to Vista?????? That's just stupid if you ask me...

95five-0 · 07-22-2005, 04:35 PM

vis·ta
1. A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees.
2. An avenue or other passage affording such a view.
3. An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: “the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering critics opened up” (Arthur C. Danto).

**Fox** · 07-22-2005, 04:50 PM

I really hate that name and I'm considering never buying this release because I don't want something called vista on my computer.

**ReeKorl** · 07-22-2005, 05:56 PM

Almost as bad as 'Microsoft Bob' IMO.

**dj913** · 07-22-2005, 06:24 PM

I didnt care for longhorn at first, but longhorn sounds good compared to vista.

**Spatcher** · 07-22-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

I really hate that name and I'm considering never buying this release because I don't want something called vista on my computer.

Yeah, but think about it...what if it turns into something like *really guessing here b-cause don't remember if this happened*when 2000 rendered 98,95 useless......would that mean we would need to upgrade once again

I know my dad will buy it, I would too, but I'll still use XP unless I happen to like Vista better...

**Fox** · 07-22-2005, 06:47 PM

I still find 98SE tolerable... if the 4GB limit weren't there, I'd be just as happy using it as XP.

**Spatcher** · 07-22-2005, 07:03 PM

what you mean by 4gb??

**Fox** · 07-22-2005, 07:04 PM

Windows 98 has a 4gb file size limit because it uses the FAT32 filesystem.

**Terrister** · 07-22-2005, 07:35 PM

I hope ALTA Vista sues them and makes them change the name.

Maybe they will reuse the name BOB.

**Fox** · 07-22-2005, 07:55 PM

I'd love it.

altavista used to be my search engine of choice. I don't know where they went wrong, but somewhere they did.

07-22-2005, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,049 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	Microsoft names new system Vista NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Microsoft announced Friday that it will call its next-generation operating system "Windows Vista." The much-anticipated operating system had formerly been code-named "Longhorn." Microsoft also unveiled the Windows Vista Web site and said the first beta test version of the system, which will be targeted at developers and IT professionals, will be available by Aug. 3. The system is scheduled to be released late next year. Previous Windows releases have been named by year number or by a moniker -- such as Windows XP -- to describe the release itself. But with Windows Vista, Microsoft wanted the name to focus more on the product, and how it brings clarity to users, said Greg Sullivan, group product manager at Microsoft. "We each have our own unique view or vista of this digital world. Windows Vista is going to bring more clarity to that," he said. Microsoft (Research) has promised that the new system will have several improvements, including better security features, more comprehensive search capabilities and a friendlier user interface. Specific features include a new way to manage files involving the use of virtual folders, which will make storing and finding information easier, Sullivan said. Several privacy capabilities, such as protected user accounts, have also been built into the new system, he said. In a Microsoft video of the name announcement, the new system is described as "Clear. Confident. Connected." Licenses for operating systems and related software still account for the majority of the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant's sales and operating profits. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

07-22-2005, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
95five-0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 1,339 OS: 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008	Man that sucks I like longhorn. But that is the texan in me. __________________ "If it's really a supercomputer, how come the bullets don't bounce off when I shoot it ?" <<PC Pitstop>><< AVG Free>><<Spybot>><<Everest 2.0>><<Trend Micro House Call>><<HijackThis How-to>>

07-22-2005, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
40sondacurb Don't be a menace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,285 OS: Vista sp2	I hate it. I'm from cali and even I liked longhorn. Vista sounds like some cheap 5th party piece of S' It sounds like one of those condos in the middle of no where that Eric Astrada is always trying to sell you. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running

07-22-2005, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	There's got to be a billion other things named vista. Like that search engine for one, alta vista I believe? Too bad M$ has more lawyers. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

07-22-2005, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
95five-0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 1,339 OS: 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008	vis·ta 1. A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. 2. An avenue or other passage affording such a view. 3. An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: “the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering critics opened up” (Arthur C. Danto). __________________ "If it's really a supercomputer, how come the bullets don't bounce off when I shoot it ?" <<PC Pitstop>><< AVG Free>><<Spybot>><<Everest 2.0>><<Trend Micro House Call>><<HijackThis How-to>>

07-22-2005, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
myquitehead TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572 OS: XP Pro Sp1	When I first heard that all I could say was WHY?

07-22-2005, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Speedo DisIsIt Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 299 OS: XP, W2K, ME, Mandriva My System	Their going to have to go some to beat XP..............

07-22-2005, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,484 OS: Mac OSX	At first when I heard Longhorn and thought Daed UT fans!!!!!!!!!! lol...but I like that name better So I read the site and there is a beta version.....does that mean we can d/l it for free?? But why can't they follow suit and name it something with two letters? It went from numbers (3.1, 95, 98, 2000) to letters (ME,XP) why go to Vista?????? That's just stupid if you ask me...

07-22-2005, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I really hate that name and I'm considering never buying this release because I don't want something called vista on my computer.

07-22-2005, 05:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
ReeKorl Superhuman Computer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 6th Circle, The City of Dis, Hell Posts: 1,610 OS: WinXP Pro SP2 My System	Almost as bad as 'Microsoft Bob' IMO. __________________ "Sorry, the number you have dialled is imaginary. Please rotate dial by 90 degrees and try again."

07-22-2005, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
dj913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 613 OS: WinXP Home Primarily	I didnt care for longhorn at first, but longhorn sounds good compared to vista.

07-22-2005, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I still find 98SE tolerable... if the 4GB limit weren't there, I'd be just as happy using it as XP.

07-22-2005, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,484 OS: Mac OSX	what you mean by 4gb??

07-22-2005, 07:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Windows 98 has a 4gb file size limit because it uses the FAT32 filesystem.

07-22-2005, 07:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	I hope ALTA Vista sues them and makes them change the name. Maybe they will reuse the name BOB. __________________

07-22-2005, 07:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I'd love it. altavista used to be my search engine of choice. I don't know where they went wrong, but somewhere they did.