Microsoft Does It Again

The operating system that never was is now something else. AP (07.22.05):

"Microsoft Corp. dropped the code name Longhorn on Friday, announcing the next version of its flagship Windows operating system will be called Windows Vista." 'Longhorn' No More: New Version Windows Named 'Vista'

They still say they're "on target to ship the oft-delayed update to Windows XP sometime in the second half of next year." In a rather uninspired example of corporate doublespeak, Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows product management said, "'The core idea around Windows Vista is bringing clarity to the user so they can focus on what matters most.'" Huzzah to that, Brad.