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Vistas beauty lies in layers of organization, security
Monday, January 29th, 2007Microsoft Corp. says vast new Vistas of enjoyment and productivity await those of us who toil between the chair and the keyboard. On Tuesday, the world’s largest software company will unveil for the public perhaps the worst-kept secret in the history of technology–the new Windows Vista operating system. So-called beta or trial versions of this [...]
Windows Vista: Bluetooth
Monday, January 29th, 2007After the nightmare of Windows XP adopting Bluetooth networking, Microsoft has stepped up and made some significant changes to their previously terrible software. Windows Vista has become one of the key topics of discussion for many people in the past few months, but one area that has received very little attention is the new Bluetooth [...]
Ripple effects of a Windows Vista rollout
Monday, January 29th, 2007Computer users know the drill. First comes the hype from Microsoft about the latest Windows software. Next come the reviews from techies, and then the decision about when or whether to upgrade the core software on their machines. But even if this week’s release of the latest Windows software, called Vista, has become a somewhat [...]
Some retailers plan to open doors after hours to sell Windows Vista
Monday, January 29th, 2007Microsoft’s long-awaited Vista operating system will become widely available to consumers Monday night — and the world will be watching to see how well it sells. Vista, the latest version of Windows, officially hits shelves at 12:01 Tuesday morning. Retailers aren’t expecting huge crowds, like those that rushed to buy Sony’s PlayStation 3 video game [...]
What Content Will Be Crippled When Output in Vista?
Sunday, January 28th, 2007There are tons of people out there not understanding all of this “Vista DRM”, mainly because of less than accurate media reporting. That’s completely understandable, but lets run down a quick list here of some of the popular content out there.
A Vista vs. Linux Matchup
Sunday, January 28th, 2007In this multi-part series, DesktopLinux.com columnist and operating system curmudgeon Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols pits Microsoft’s latest wares — Vista — against Linux’s fair haired boy — Ubuntu — to see how the pinnacle of commercial desktop operating systems stacks up against the free, community developed-Linux upstart.
Before you go Vista: Advice from nine experts
Sunday, January 28th, 2007Not all experts are created equal. In the Windows world, there are a handful who really live and breathe Microsoft operating systems — and whose opinions influence everyone from Microsoft’s developers, to its customers. I asked some of the best known of the bunch for one — just one — piece of advice they’d give [...]
Vista Ultimate May Put Millions More In Microsoft Coffers
Sunday, January 28th, 2007Microsoft’s decision to offer higher-end editions of Windows Vista could pay off in 2007 with millions more in its pocket, a financial analyst said Friday. Although criticized by some users and pundits for their higher cost, the premium versions of Vista — particularly Ultimate ($399 for full version, $259 for upgrade) but also Home Premium [...]
Short History of Vista Cancelled or Postponed Features
Sunday, January 28th, 2007Vista in numbers: $6 billion in investments, more than 10,000 people involved in the making-of process for 6 years, 50 million lines of code, 2750 new features. What good ideas were lost or postponed during the development period? Would those make Vista better? In the eve of Windows Vista’s launch, we analyze some of the [...]
Windows Vista: 15 Reasons to Switch
Sunday, January 28th, 2007Windows Vista is almost here. To anyone who has been sitting on the fence over whether to upgrade to Microsoft’s new operating system, I’ll say it loud and clear: It’s time to make the jump. There are plenty of reasons to leave Windows XP and install Vista, and below are my top 15 favorites.
