Long posted a fantastic slide from Steve Ballmer's PowerPoint deck for the analyst meeting. It contains names for some previously unannounced products from the Operating Systems Division. The full list is:
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Small Business Server Code name "Cougar"
- Windows Server Code Name "Centro"
- Windows Vista SP1
- Windows Server 2008 Update Release
- Windows Server 2008 SP1
It's a very interesting slide indeed. This is obviously a high-level overview, but a there are a couple things to note. The "Fiji" update for Windows Vista Media Center is not on the list, which makes me wonder if the update will be a part of SP1 or not. Also, Windows Server 2008 "Update Release" is listed, and AFAIK it hasn't been discussed publicly before. Whether this is an updated related to Windows Server Virtualization or something else remains to be seen. Maybe Mary Jo can dig into it and get some answers.
It's nice that roadmaps are starting to be discussed. At least we know the new regime has a strategy.