Shorthorn

Shorthorn definition - computer

A disparaging reference to the Vista version of Windows, which was code named "Longhorn." It was coined in 2004 when Microsoft announced it would not include the advanced WinFS storage subsystem. Although Vista was released with a host of new features, many users anticipated that WinFS would be one of the most significant enhancements. See Windows Vista and WinFS.



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