This means nothing to me…

According to Engadget, the sequel to Microsoft Vista is to be released in late 2009, and has been christened Vienna.

Obviously, no-one at Microsoft is a fan of 80s music, because I can just see tons of puns based around the lyrics to Vienna emerging in late 2009. Or maybe thats just me…

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