July 21, 2005 7:00 PM PDT

Longhorn to be renamed Windows Vista?

by Ina Fried
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Rumor has it that Microsoft plans to use Vista as the official name for the next version of Windows, which has been known by its codename, Longhorn.

In addition to the rumors on various Microsoft enthusiast sites, the company has also registered the domain name windowsvista.us, as noted by Windows watcher bink.nu.

The company won't comment, but it is expected to make some sort of Longhorn-related announcement Friday morning.

During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina.
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