We don't recall much discussion about the choice of XP as a new windows naming convention.  However we do remember the volumes of snorting derision commited to paper (electronic or otherwise) when Microsoft decided to name its newest operating system "Vista".  Now at that point very little was known about the actual qualities of the product, but giving the haters so much ammunition with which to stoke their fires didn't seem like a good idea.

Anyhow, in a happy return to the traditions of yesteryear, Microsoft have announced via the Vista News Blog that they will be naming the new OS.  Wait for it!

Windows 7.

Now as soon as we can get our hands on a copy, we'll deliver a verdict on the product, rather than the name!