Microsoft Internally Referring to Windows Lite as “Santorini”

Microsoft has reportedly picked a different codename for Windows Lite, a new version of Windows that’s supposed to be more lightweight and position the operating system as a more direct competitor to Google’s Chrome OS.

According to a report from WindowsCentral, Microsoft employees are currently referring to Windows Lite as “Santorini,” though it goes without saying this is just a codename and not the actual name that the company wants to use for the final product.

While the reasons for the name change aren’t known at this point, the aforementioned source speculates that Microsoft didn’t agree to stick with Windows Lite because this moniker could give users the impression they’re getting a slimmed-down version of Windows.

Possible launch later this year

In fact, Windows Lite is specifically aimed at new devices that don’t require the fully-featured Windows, as it’s the case of Andromeda, Microsoft’s ambitious dual-screen project that’s yet to see...