How Windows "Vista" got it's name

[ToyotaNSaturn]

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The code name for Windows XP was Whistler, a Canadian ski resort. Blackcomb was also a ski resort, while Longhorn (Vista's code name) came from the Longhorn Saloon, which was about halfway between Whistler and Blackcomb.

 

[NJC]

Those evil capitalists are sullying our beautiful province by assocating their bug-ridden bloatware!

But seriously, it's very beautiful up in that area. I am about 2hrs away from Whistler ... well worth a visit. Olympics in Whistler 2010.

 

[simple_gifts]

"Longhorn" removed as a possible name after it seemed to indicate what most customers would be getting as an upgrade path.