Nov 26, 2008
We did talked about the new notepad which is coming in Windows 7 but its still time unless it is rolled out and moreover you will need Windows 7 to get it. But somebody at Deivneart has cracked open the Notepad 2008 in windows 7 and now you can download and use it in Windows vista. Moreover if you be interested check out the customization being down by Solodev here and here 
Notepad 2008 in Windows Vista
Notepad 2008 Customization Menu Sidebar
Notepad 2008 Customization Stylish Menu
Download Notepad 2008 ( Link )