Here comes "Windows VISTA" [code-named LongHorn]!
Today, Microsoft has announced the official name for LongHorn, its now be called "Windows Vista".
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news), the world's largest software maker, said on Friday it will call the next version of its operating system "Windows Vista" as it prepares to release a wave of new products after posting its slowest-ever year of growth. Windows Vista, formerly known by its code-name Longhorn, is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2006, five years after Windows XP, the longest time lag between releases of its flagship operating system that runs on nine out of 10 personal computers worldwide.
Microsoft has promised numerous enhancements in Windows Vista, including better security, graphics and computing over the Web.
Here's a URL to the launch video:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jul05/07-22LHMA.mspx
For more information visit the new Microsoft Windows Vista web site
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx
There is not much in there currently, but check back regularly for more updates on the new OS.
Also keep in mind, Windows Vista Beta 1 is targeted for August 3rd, 2005.