Next Version of Windows? Call it '7' 488
CNet has the news that Microsoft is currently aiming to release the next version of the Windows operating system in about three years. Previously known as Vienna, the OS is now simply known internally as '7'. After achieving a quality product, the article states, Microsoft's big goal with 7 is to recapture a regular release schedule for their operating system product. From the article: "Like Vista, Windows 7 will ship in consumer and business versions, and in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The company also confirmed that it is considering a subscription model to complement Windows, but did not provide specifics or a time frame. Next up on Microsoft's agenda is Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista, which is expected before year's end. The discussion of Windows' future isn't surprising, given that Microsoft has been criticized by business customers for delays related to Vista. Many business customers pay for Microsoft's software under a license agreement called Software Assurance."
Best. Project Name. Ever. (Score:5, Funny)
Linus: What's in the box, Bill?
Bill: When I saw your operating system, I wanted all the features in it. Everything from the widgets on the desktop to the exhilarating smell of its security policies.
Linus: I said, what's in the box?
Bill: And when I implemented them into my commercial operating system, I realized I had committed the sin of Envy, for which I must pay.
Linus: [Shaking] Aurgh! What's in the the booooxxx?!
Stallman: [voice suddenly crackling over the radio] Torvalds! Do not open the box! I repeat! Do not open the box!
Solomon Chang
Venice would be better (Score:5, Funny)
7? (Score:1, Funny)
Not the luck of the Irish... (Score:3, Funny)
I'm assuming they're using this name to tell us how many service packs it will take before it should function like advertised, right?
7 years (Score:5, Funny)
Somehow I think, like Visa, this will take a hell of a lot longer than expected. Anyone else think that MS will have to endure lots of we'll-see-it-in-seven-years jokes?
-Grey [wellingtongrey.net]
Windows Se7en (Score:4, Funny)
Leave it to computer geeks.... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Not the luck of the Irish... (Score:4, Funny)
The first service pack will be called 6.
Re:Didn't we just leave this party? (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, but Windows 8 is going to address that issue.
-Grey [wellingtongrey.net]
My my... (Score:5, Funny)
"7"? I saw the movie (Score:5, Funny)
7 [imdb.com]
This could be awhile... (Score:5, Funny)
My next version of Windows? (Score:0, Funny)
That's odd it says 10.4.10 (Score:5, Funny)
Windows 7 (Score:4, Funny)
Glutony: It will probably require at least 32 GB of RAM.
Envy: They keep copying other peoples ideas.
Sloth: Too lazy to fix bugs, so they release new operating systems instead.
Lust: It's hard to beat all those porn trojans.
Greed: Well, it's M$ after all.
Wrath: That's how you feel after 5 minutes of using it.
Pride: And after all that they'll still pretend it's the best OS ever...
Yeah, Windows 7 is a pretty good name for it.
Re:It's just a version number (Score:4, Funny)
Re:It's just a version number (Score:1, Funny)
Windows users don't do numbers. They're very low tech people. The confusing version number had to go.
Contradictions (Score:4, Funny)
Infinite time is a regular release schedule?
Re:Windows Vienna/7 (Score:3, Funny)
I thought I recognized your foul stench (Score:5, Funny)
The more you tighten your grip, Ballmer, the more desktops will slip through your fingers.
11? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Not the luck of the Irish... (Score:2, Funny)
Better than "Soda"... (Score:5, Funny)
Gates: What, are you crazy? They hated it. They were just humouring you.
Ballmer: Ah, alright. Believe me, that OS is gonna be called Soda.
Gates: I can tell you, I would never name my system Soda.
Ballmer: Oh, no no no. Course not. I got a great name for our OS. A real original. You wanna hear what it is? Huh, you ready?
Gates: Yeah.
*Ballmer uses his finger to draw a number 7 in the air, while whistling*
Gates: What is that? Sign language?
Ballmer: No, Seven.
Gates: Microsoft Seven? You're serious?
Ballmer: Yeah. It's a beautiful name for an OS or an application...
*Gates scoffs*
Ballmer:
Gates: I don't think so.
Ballmer: What, you don't like the name?
Gates: It's not a name. It's a number.
Ballmer: I know. It's Mickey Mantle's number. So not only is it an all around beautiful name, it is also a living tribute.
Gates: It's awful. I hate it!
Ballmer: Well, that's the name!
Gates: Oh no it is not! No program of mine is ever going to be named Seven!
Ballmer: Awright, let's just stay calm here! Don't get all crazy on me!
Re:That's odd it says 10.4.10 (Score:2, Funny)
Yeah, but this time... (Score:5, Funny)
Windows 7 is going to implement WinFS.
Really.
I'm serious!
Would you stop laughing?!
7 is for the minimum recommended memory in GB. (Score:5, Funny)
Voyager reference ... (Score:5, Funny)
2. Windows 95
3. Windows 98
4. Windows 98ME
5. Windows NT4
6. Windows 2K
7. Windows XP
8. Vista
9. Seven
Seven-of-Nine
This one may have potential.
Lucky 7 (Score:3, Funny)