LTD Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 http://lwn.net/Articles/130168/ Well, that's interesting. I assume it won't pose a problem for MS . . . ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTRAPIASTERI Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I don't like it. Vision is a good name. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCheese Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I don't like it. It sounds more of a product name than a version name. ie. Microsoft Vista would be a good name for a new microsoft product, but Microsoft Windows Vista just doesn't sound right. I think that it could confuse less computerwise users and they might think its a new addon for Windows like Plus! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I think that it could confuse less computerwise users and they might think its a new addon for Windows like Plus! 586255751[/snapback] I think "less computerwise" users don't even know that Plus! exists. There won't be any confusion with Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smctainsh Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I think the name "Windows Vista" is very suitable. In my opinion, the name is very suitable for Windows, and I am glad that Microsoft confirmed the name. Smctainsh :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makeshift Hammer Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 A rose by any other name... Who cares what it's called. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 This is all i have to say, in my little edit: 586255222[/snapback] If you use a dictionary and look up what Vista means, it's actually a very clever name. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCheese Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Maybe if they want to promote clarity or view or whatever, they should have called it Windows DX, or in short, Windx. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Maybe if they want to promote clarity or view or whatever, they should have called it Windows DX, or in short, Windx. 586255865[/snapback] Why DX? :huh: What is the relevance of DX? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Why DX??:huh:: What is the relevance of DX? 586255880[/snapback] Windex.;)):rofl:: Clarity of view for windows;)) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jexel Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 If you use a dictionary and look up what Vista means, it's actually a very clever name. :yes: 586255808[/snapback] vis?ta n. A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. An avenue or other passage affording such a view. An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: ?the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering critics opened up? (Arthur C. Danto). www.dictionary.com I think it's a pretty good name, remember that Ms can't fulfill everybody's wishes so just go with it. It doesn't matter what it's called as long as it does the things they say it does etc. I doubt anybody isn't gonna use Windows Vista just because of its name. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586255898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamNeeds Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 If you use a dictionary and look up what Vista means, it's actually a very clever name. :yes: 586255808[/snapback] I already know what it means. It means view in spanish and italian. Even so, i made it because the name sucks in my opinion. Note the word "my". People have other views of it. That is just mine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTD Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 If you use a dictionary and look up what Vista means, it's actually a very clever name. :yes: 586255808[/snapback] Certainly is. What do you see when you look through a Window? A vista. A view. "Clarity" is also very appropriate. The name is growing on me, for sure. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.O.A Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 The name is alright, what are you so unhappy about? Its the software that matters, not the name, jeezz Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted July 23, 2005 Veteran Share Posted July 23, 2005 No troll - I guess you've never heard of Sam Kinneson?It's called HUMOR! Geez - lighten-up! --ScottKin 586253858[/snapback] Humour is a difficult beast on the internet. Technically, telling someone to "Do the world a favor - help clean-up the gene pool by jumping from the highest cliff or precipice - and no cheating by using a parachute or bungie-cord." could be construed as a rule violation for threatening/personal attacks on another member (Community Rule #4). As it is, I'll leave it as I think he can bear it as a less than serious comment. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Caro Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Almost everybody hates the name but the new logo and windows name are everywhere now in Neowin, huh? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz45 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Yep Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I like the nickname much better WindowsVI since VI is roman numeral for 6 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaMeDtX Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Almost everybody hates the name but the new logo and windows name are everywhere now in Neowin, huh? 586256236[/snapback] yup... i actually like it... both the name and the logo... :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 i was planning to pitch the following idea for longhorn. it came out of my deep dislike of touchy-feely marketing while still recognizing the need to impress people. notice how i changed the microsoft company slogan to something less meaningless. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaMeDtX Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 lol... thought i'd share... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 anyway i like the whole 'lighter' look of the flag logo and the non-bold font; which is similar to what ive seen in concepts for the next hotmail. even though the flag logo under some circumstances looks just like a flat design with a spotlight in the center (especially on the neowin front page where they put such a heavy drop shadow behind it, but also just on a white background). i dont like using a noun like 'Vista' as the version marker. especially since it sounds like a program for windows instead of just an upgrade or new version. also on the official page on microsoft's site, the graphic of the two onlookers is a bit silly, it would look much better if they just did the mountain imagery alone without the onlookers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacs Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 A rose by any other name... Yep. Or more accurately, a turd by any other name... :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc cockface Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 i would say its the best of names but im sure people will get used to it just how they did with longhorn. the good thing is that it fuels out community with lots of parodys and jokes about termintator 2 :p perhaps that maybe the name vista should be saying astalavista :p we can have lots of fun with this :D:D:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 i would have thought with seeing the flag in white in longhorn they wouldve done an Apple style and kept the logo white. With every new release they change the flag, they didnt that much in this version. And I hope with the boot screen its in full color and not stamped with microsoft everywhere. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/347436-microsoft-windows-vista/page/16/#findComment-586256361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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