Slashdot Mirror
Next Version of Windows? Call it '7'
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."
Bill: [with a Fed-Ex delivery of the new version of Windows] Linus, I never got to tell you how much I admire you and your operating system.
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
"Twice half-assed makes an ass whole." --Solomon K. Chang
I would call it Venice, it will be stinking and sinking anyway.
Microsoft is scoping Windows 7 development to a three-year time frame...
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
Silver Clipboard: Time Management Tips
To name it after a hot Star Trek character.
If you could reason with religious people, there would be no religious people
Yes, but Windows 8 is going to address that issue.
-Grey
Silver Clipboard: Time Management Tips
32bit operating system in 2010...I wonder how many floppy disks Microsoft will be supplying it on.
7
I like microcars
I must be ahead a few versions, it says 10.4.10
Let's see:
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.
The company also confirmed that it is considering a subscription model to complement Windows
The more you tighten your grip, Ballmer, the more desktops will slip through your fingers.
Ballmer: I think they really went for that Soda. ...especially an app. Or an OS.
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!
Windows 7 is going to implement WinFS.
Really.
I'm serious!
Would you stop laughing?!
Rethinking email
Remember when 95 was released, and we all made those jokes about 95 meaning the minimum recommended memory in MB, or the amount of disk space in MB it would use? Sometimes I think "If we only knew."
1. Windows 3.1
... which means that it will have very large breasts and be covered in blue Spandex.
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.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.