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Mon, 25 Jul 2005 01:35
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SEATTLE: Microsoft finally began to put into place the process of releasing it's long-awaited operating system when it announced that the new OS previously code named Longhorn would officially debut as Windows Vista in late 2006.
Microsoft is releasing the first beta of the system on August 3. The OS would carry the byline "Clear, Confident, Connected: Bringing clarity to your world", according to Microsoft officials. This release is the first from the Microsoft stables in five years after the launch of Windows XP. The release of Longhorn has been delayed many times owing to some of the features promised by Microsoft. These features were not yet ready and hence the Redmond-based company kept putting off the release. However, the pace picked up at the Microsoft worldwide partner conference in Minneapolis in mid-July when it was announced that Longhorn would be available in two betas.
The first beta in early August was meant to help developers start the process of creating drives and apps for the new system, whereas the second beta in October or November would carry the full complement of features promised by Microsoft. "The true essence of the product that's going to reflect the name as well is going to be in beta 2," said Greg Sullivan, a group product manager in the Windows client division.
Windows Vista will boast of enhanced security features something that has been Microsoft's nemesis in recent times. Vista will also feature a new method of searching and organizing folders and will help businesses deploy it in multiple PC's seamlessly.
However, Vista is such a common name that analysts are puzzled as to why Microsoft chose it. "It's really about your view of the world. The core focus is putting you at the center and letting you focus on what's important to you." said Windows director, Neil Charney. As of yesterday, Microsoft said that it had not received any complaints regarding the use of the name. The company was talking about trademark issues with other companies, "We are only using the word Vista paired with our trademark Windows so the two together — 'Windows Vista' — form the name of our next operating system," Microsoft spokeswoman Stacy Drake said.
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