Older Machines to Get Retooled Windows

It is code-named Eiger. According to the article, it is clearly aimed at environments where a central server is involved:

"Still in the early stages of development, Eiger will run a bare-bones set of programs directly from the desktop. The list will include the Internet Explorer browser, Windows Media Center, a firewall and antivirus software.

Most other programs, however, will run off a central server."

I think this is a great idea and a boon to the schools and businesses it is aimed at, as well as a win for Microsoft.