Archive for the 'Upgrades' Category
Windows Vista logos - what do they all mean?
Friday, November 10th, 2006Now that Windows Vista has gone RTM, it might be a good time to take a brief tour of the different Windows Vista logos that you’ll be seeing on PCs and hardware. After all, if you’re in the market for new hardware or software and want it to be Vista ready, you’ll want to [...]
What You Need To Know About Vista Upgrades
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006On Oct. 24, Microsoft announced its Vista coupon plan, which allows buyers purchasing a Windows XP-based PC this holiday season to upgrade to Vista when it becomes available. Not surprisingly, this will allow consumers to purchase Windows XP systems this holiday season and know that they can still upgrade to Vista without a fear of [...]
Vista coupon program to have a $1.5 billion impact on Microsoft
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Microsoft today announced another solid quarter that pushed revenues beyond $10 billion and profits in the range of $3.5 billion. During the quarter, Microsoft made substantial investments to launch upcoming products such as Zune and Vista and, surprisingly, also encountered rising unit costs of its Xbox 360 console, which sold six million times to date.
The [...]
10 things you should do before installing Windows Vista on a computer
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006Windows Vista’s enhanced functionality and snazzy Aero Glass visual effects will demand steeper hardware requirements for the machines you support. Check this list to make sure you cover all the bases before deciding what Vista versions those machines will be able to run.
Early indications are that Windows Vista will be the most comprehensive operating system [...]
Microsoft Vista Upgrade Advisor:Our Experience
Saturday, October 14th, 2006With Windows Vista steaming over the horizon at a rate of knots, users are being encouraged to see if their steam-powered Windows machines will be capable of running the new bells’n’whistle bonanza of the new OS.
We thought we’d check out how our three year old Athlon XP2800+ PC loaded with a once-impressive 1GB of RAM [...]
Microsoft banks on buyers remorse for Windows Vista
Thursday, September 21st, 2006Microsoft will allow users to upgrade to more advanced versions of Windows Vista through its Windows Anytime Update feature.
That little factoid isn’t very new. But the fun part is that users will receive all the required software as part of their basic Vista version and can simply unlock the advanced features by purchasing a registration [...]
All Vista Upgrades On One DVD Says Microsoft
Thursday, September 21st, 2006In an effort to simplify the distribution of Windows Vista and make it easier for customers to upgrade, Microsoft will include the various retail versions of the OS on one DVD instead of having separate DVDs for each Vista edition, the company said today.
