Various Windows Codenames explained

This post is about the codename of various Windows operating systems. Codenames are the names given by Microsoft to the products in development stage. Before appearing on the shelves, that means during development stage, they are known or recognized by codenames. Did you ever know that Windows Vista is codenamed as “Longhorn”. Lets learn about some more codenames.

Operating Systems Codenamed
Windows 95 Chicago / Cougar
Windows 98 Memphis
Windows 98 OEM Dolly
Memphis NT, Whistler 2000 Windows 2000
Whistler XP Windows XP
eHome Windows XP Media Center Edition
Trainyard Windows XP SP1
Springboard Windows XP SP1
Lone Star Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Whistler Server Windows Server 2003
Longhorn Server Windows Server 2008
Blackcomb, Vienna Windows 7

Isn’t it interesting to know about various codenames. Now you can ask your friend, what is the codename of Windows 7 ? And now, you know the answer, right.




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