His plan was therefore to introduce new metaphors in the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn.

ECONOMIST: Metaphorically speaking

The next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, is expected in 2006 and will have search functions embedded deep inside it.

ECONOMIST: The internet

Some might be skipping Windows XP and waiting for Longhorn to show up, but other users may figure that upgrading in general isn't worth the hassle.

FORBES

In fact, Microsoft recently announced that it will implement RSS support in its next version of Internet Explorer and in Longhorn, the upcoming Windows operating system.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Earlier this year, when a retreat for a hundred Microsoft managers turned into a giddy pep rally for the much-anticipated Longhorn, a dramatic Windows overhaul set for 2005 or later, Raikes played the spoiler.

FORBES: The Humbler One

In fact, Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) recently announced that it will implement RSS support in its next version of Internet Explorer and in Longhorn, the upcoming Windows operating system.

FORBES: The Rise Of RSS

Windows VistaWhile Microsoft's marketing team was hooting and hollering on stage in Atlanta as they announced that Longhorn's official name would be Windows Vista, at least one person was stewing back in Redmond.

ENGADGET: Other "Vistas" take a wary look at their new namesake