Microsoft has gone to great lengths to keep the exact naming of the nearing next generation Windows-version obscured. Till now, only speculations could be made, though according to Microsoft’s own document (posted as a test-run for Vista’s new help-function) Vista will named according to the following scheme:

• Windows Vista Starter (comparable to today’s Windows Starter Edition, meant for less developed countries)
• Windows Vista Home Basic (down-graded version of home premium)
• Windows Vista Home Premium (comparable to today’s Windows XP Home)
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Ultimate (collection of all versions)

‘N’-branded will most likely also be offered.