cse-icons 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 Hi friends,Did you know Microsoft uses codename for its software products. i.e, they have a different name while in development stage than the one they attach for release.I know of a few names. Here they are:Code Name Software------------- ----------Janus Windows 3.1Chicago Windows 95Memphis Windows 98Neptune Planned Successor of Windows 98 - cancelledDaytona Windows NT 3.5Longhorn Successor to Windows XPI got these names in a forwarded mail....I think my friend has got more of them.. I wud post them after getting them..Cheers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyssey 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Heh, didnt know any of thses. But wouldnt Microsoft release this information anyways? They released the name Codename Longhorn anyways for the next version of Windows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxrulz 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Whistler is the codename for Windows XP :lol:xboxrulz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beeseven 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2005 I got these names in a forwarded mail....Because we all know forwarded e-mails are sources of valid, credible information...I don't doubt that Microsoft uses codenames for their products, I'm just saying that if you believe every e-mail you get that you're going to be really disappointed when Gates doesn't send you a check for $300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twentyinches631 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2005 Because we all know forwarded e-mails are sources of valid, credible information... I don't doubt that Microsoft uses codenames for their products, I'm just saying that if you believe every e-mail you get that you're going to be really disappointed when Gates doesn't send you a check for $300. 143216[/snapback] Actually pretty much all reputable companies use "codenames" for their products, especially Microsoft. For example, "XBOX Next". You can get a full list of the Micro$oft codenames here: http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ It's interesting...I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxrulz 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 XBOX 360's codename was Xenonxboxrulz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icey 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2005 interesting, what about office and stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mahesh2k 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2005 I know that windows xp got name as whistler.and Dos in windows loghorn gots name Monad.And thier GUI got codenames as Aero and Glass.i thibk in case of OS apple started making codenames.thier first codename OS was Lisa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
