Microsoft Drops 'Metro' Name For Windows 8 UI 356
hawkinspeter writes "The BBC is reporting that Microsoft is dropping the 'Metro' name for the new Windows 8 UI. Apparently, the catchy new name they've settled on is 'Windows 8 style UI!' This has happened due to a (potential) trademark dispute with Metro AG, a German retail giant. Microsoft said, 'We have used Metro style as a code name during the product development cycle across many of our product lines. As we get closer to launch and transition from industry dialogue to a broad consumer dialogue we will use our commercial names.' I'm wondering if Microsoft planned this to get publicity for their new OS and UI or whether they just forget to check on how 'Metro' is used around the world."
Sadly... (Score:5, Funny)
the chose to use Bing to check. Shoulda used Google!
Wow, what a catchy new name! (Score:5, Funny)
Did Ballmer come up with it himself?
Next up... (Score:5, Funny)
I have better UI name in mind... (Score:5, Funny)
Microsoft and their product names (Score:5, Funny)
Apparently, the catchy new name they've settled on is 'Windows 8 style UI'
Well, it was either that, or "Microsoft Office Live Style UI Media Center Edition for Windows Genuine Advantage".
Re:Real catchy alternative (Score:5, Funny)
Window Pain
Tougue Twister (Score:2, Funny)
Will the Windows 8 Style UI be available on my Windows Phone Series 7, or will I have to wait for the Windows Phone Series 8 to get the new Windows 8 Style UI.
Also, will any sea-shells, woodchucks or pickled peppers be included?
Re:Real catchy alternative (Score:5, Funny)
I wonder if any Van Halen fans at MS pushed for "UI812".
Re:Codenames are common. (Score:4, Funny)
He sued because of the BHA thing and got laughed out of court.
I respected Sagan, but that whole episode was douchie.
Re:New Name (Score:3, Funny)
You forgot to sign your post:
--Smug Slashdotter who is 35 years old but emotionally about 15
I don't think he forgto, more that he assumed it would be redundant statement of the entirely bleeding obvious.
Re:I have better UI name in mind... (Score:5, Funny)
They have chosen the wrong name (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Codenames are common. (Score:5, Funny)
"Metro" was probably too Urban and Gay (Score:3, Funny)
Windows is the operating system of just about EVERYBODY. Including people who may be conservative and even provincial. My guess is that a marketing person at Microsoft finally got heard and they decided to lose the name "Metro" after learning it was too urban and possibly "gay" aka "threatening" for some folks.
Re:They have chosen the wrong name (Score:5, Funny)
I was personally hoping for "J-Pop American Fun Time Now! UI"...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj1OnORTnAM [youtube.com]
I've got it: (Score:5, Funny)
The UI formerly known as Metro [wikipedia.org]
OLD NAME: "METRO" NEW NAME: ? (Score:5, Funny)
I suggest "TOMBSTONE".
Re:OLD NAME: "METRO" NEW NAME: ? (Score:4, Funny)
I propose "Trainwreck".
The theme is still consistent with the original name, but with... a twist. YEEEEEEAAAHHH