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Windows Vienna FAQ

Here is an exclusive Windows Vienna FAQ brought to you by sizlopedia which gives you the latest insight to Windows Vienna future release and updates:

What was Windows Vienna codenamed as?

Windows Vienna was codenamed "BlackComb"

Where does the codename "BlackComb" come from?

Blackcomb, The Codename for Windows Vienna, comes from the world’s consistently rated #1 ski resort Whistler Blackcomb located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canda.

When did BlackComb get the name "Vienna"?

Blackcomb got its real name “Vienna” in January 2006.

When was Windows Vienna announced?

Windows Vienna was originally announced in February 2000 (Long before when Windows Vista was actually announced)

Why Windows Vienna is also called Windows 7.0?

Since Windows Vista is really Windows 6.0, Vienna will presumably be version 7.0.

Will Windows Vienna be a major Windows release?

No. Windows Vista was a major release, and Vienna will be a relatively minor, or interim, update. Microsoft is currently on a development path where every other Windows version is a major release.

Whats so special about Windows Vienna?

Windows Vienna is targetted to be a Revolutionary Release (Bringing Real Innovation) however Windows Vista and all previous versions of Microsoft Windows have been Evolutionary Releases (Following Previous Trends).

When is Windows Vienna coming to the market?

There is no fix Release-Date announced for Windows Vienna yet, however it is planned to be released anywhere between 2009 to 2012.

Will Windows Vienna be available in 32-bit and 64-bit both?

Yes, Windows Vienna will be available both in 32-Bit and 64-Bit Editions for the Client Version.

What new features can we expect in Windows Vienna?

Microsoft hasn't publicly committed to any features for Vienna and the company is currently still deciding what this next Windows release will look like. We do know a few things about Vienna, however: It will include a new version of Windows Explorer that is being built by the same team that designed the Ribbon user interface in Office 2007. It will likely include some form of the "Hypervisor" (Windows Virtualization) technologies that will ship shortly after Windows Server "Longhorn". It will also likely include the WinFS (Windows Future Storage) technologies, though they won't be packaged or branded as WinFS.