Whats the deal with Windows Vista?
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Windows Vista is Microsofts new full 32-bit architecture operating system. No more hybrid 16/32-bit like 98/2000/ME/XP. It has smoother graphics, a new file system called WinFS, a more perplexed format and layout of the menus. All together it's a whole new ballgame compared to Windows XP. High hardware requirements to run also.
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I dont know but be prepared for many to say go and have Windows XP - but why have Windows XP when Vista will be out as XP is already OLD
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Dont try to cheat Microsoft. Vista is worth the Money.
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Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs\n.................................\n\nAre you looking to buy a Windows XP-based computer today but want to make sure that it can run Windows Vista? There's no need to wait. When you buy a new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC designation, you’ll be able to upgrade to one of the editions of Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today.\nWhat is a Windows Vista Capable PC?\n\nA new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista—like the new Windows Aero user experience—may require advanced or additional hardware.\n\nA Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:\n-A modern processor (at least 800MHz).\n-512 MB of system memory.\n-A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.\n\nWindows Vista Premium Ready PCs\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.\n\nA Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:\n-1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.\n-1 GB of system memory.\n-A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero.\n-128 MB of graphics memory.\n-40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.\n-DVD-ROM Drive3\n-Audio output capability.\n-Internet access capability.\n\n........\nCan the Windows Vista experience vary on different PCs?\n\nYes. Windows Vista is the first Windows operating system with a user experience that adapts to take advantage of the capabilities of the hardware on which it is installed.\n\nAll Windows Vista Capable PCs will be able to run at least the core experiences of Windows Vista.\n\nAll Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs can deliver even better Windows Vista experiences, including the new Windows Aero user experience.\nDoes buying a Windows Vista Capable PC mean that I will receive a free upgrade to Windows Vista?\n\nNo. A PC that is Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready means that the PC is ready for an upgrade from Windows XP. You would still need to purchase the edition of Windows Vista that you want to install on your Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC.\n\n--------------------------------------------\n\nAs for LINUX, anything from an old 386 processor based PC with 2MB of RAM up to the modern dual core, 64bit, etc. with 512 MB RAM. Depending of what "distro" you choose. \n\nAnyway, if you want to run one of Debian, Xandros, Mandriva, Fedora Project, Ubuntu, Knoppix, you'll get it up & running on any PC having a better than Intel's Pentium II @ 500MHz or AMD's Athlon/Duron @ 600MHz processor with 128 MB RAM. And it will run smoothly enough to can watch your favorite movies, or TV channel, write your reports or work on an Excell sheet.
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Windows Vista is the next generation of the Microsoft Windows operating system.  Just like Windows 98 replaced Windows 95 and Windows XP replaced Windows 2000/ME/etc., Windows Vista will replace Windows XP. And soon too.  It is supposed to release in January 2007.\n\nWhat is so special about it?  That depends on what you are looking for in an operating system.  The short answer, for home users, is the graphics capabilities will make it possible for software developers to create "eye candy" for users.  Things like 3D effects, transparencies, etc...  Add to the visualization, a new version of Internet Explorer (tabbed browsing. think Firefox.) and huge improvements to searching the contents of your hard drive and in my opinion most Windows users are going to find the upgrade useful.  \n\nThat being said, Mac OS X users are likely to point out that Mac has had these features for a while now. To each their own.\n\nIf you would like a more independent approach to Vista and it's new features, check out the entry in Wikipedia.  It is a pretty good one.
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Vista is coming in the first week of October. There are currentely six known versions, \nWindows Vista Business\nRegardless of the size of your organization, Windows Vista Business will help you lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and help you stay better connected.\n\nWindows Vista Enterprise\nWindows Vista Enterprise is designed to meet the needs of large global organizations with highly complex IT infrastructures. Windows Vista Enterprise can help you lower your IT costs while providing additional layers of protection for your sensitive data.\n\nWindows Vista Home Premium\nWhether you choose to use your PC to write e-mail and surf the Internet, for home entertainment, or to track your household expenses, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a more complete and satisfying computing experience.\n\nWindows Vista Ultimate\nIf you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you. With Windows Vista Ultimate you don't have to compromise.\n\nWindows Vista Home Basic\nWindows Vista Home Basic is designed to deliver improved reliability, security, and usability to home PC users who just want to do the basics with their PCs.\n\nSee http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/versions/default.mspx for more information
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Download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor from Microsoft website. Then install it onto your computer. Run the application and it will let you know if your current good machine is good enough to run Vista.\n\n\nNote: Vista will be available in 5 flavours. Basic to Premium.
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No.  I won't try it until it been out of beta testing for at least a year.  Too many potential problems that only real users under real conditions will find.  And then Microsoft will have to come up with the patches and fixes.  Look at XP..... we're on SP2 and there's talk MS will be releasing SP3 because of the delay in getting Vista off the ground.  No thanks, I don't have the time or desire to do Microsoft's field testing.  Especially since they ain't gonna be paying me for the privilege of messing up a computer.
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a bit too long to say how much Vista sucks.\nI'll let microsoft explain\n\n" With Administrator Approval Mode, Windows Vista will run most applications with standard user permissions even if the user is an administrator. If a user wishes to run a program that requires administrator permissions, they must give consent through a User Account Control prompt."\nthe all article is here http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/uacppr.mspx\n \nyou may want to read http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=44
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1st. windows vista will take some more time , its not yet available , also with that ram even xp-sp2 is not enough
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I have beta tested Windows Vista, and yes it does look pretty. But that is not the only changes , there are actually some new cool features on there that will be very useful. Only prob is it is a little more demanding then windows XP is, so not everyone will be able to upgrade right away. As far as it bieng buggy.....its Windows , what can we say haha
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Very little is for 98, Microsoft doesn't even support it anymore.  You need a new operating system.  Probably need a new computer, too.  Windows Vista is comping out around January 06 and requires a good deal of computing power.  My advice is to decide what you want to use your computer for and go to Dell and get one readymade that will do the things you want - it's cheapest and most reliable.
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in correction to the previous post,\nwindows vista is out and available for testing aproximately 2months ago i was looking on windows update and saw an arcticle on vista\nit had released 100,000 downloads of the new software for anybody looking to be a beta tester, all 100,000 copies are gone now soif you want it you will have to obtain it illegaly...\nin my recomendation you should wait til the final release of vista as it is likely to have less bugs and have been updated been made more user friendly.\nwhat i can tell you is they are no longer using the standard start bar navigation.
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You can check the reviews done by Paul Thurrott. See the link below.\n\nMean while, Windows Vista, as the next OS from Microsoft, has a lot of adventages over Windows XP. It features a new look & feel, better file searching tools, very nice effects on windows (minimizing, switching or maximizing windows), new programs and games.\n\nFor both, Vista and messenger, aren't released jet, and because of that there could be some minor errors once they'll released, but they will be corrected from Microsoft as soon as posible.\n\nIf you are going to purchase Windows Vista, You must first check if your computer can run it, not all the computers are compatible with it.\n\nI dont know much about Messenger Live, but in Paul Thurrott's site is a review about it.\n\nGood luck.
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not all the programs are compatible whit vista ,not yet they will be, still then try to find it yourself. search..you'll find!!
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Windows Vista is the latest release of microsofts OS series. Now you can only find the beta version, later on jan or feb2006 it should be ready.
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Seems to have some decent improvements, I'm going to get it only because it's new, not necessarily because it is so great I can't live without it.  Check out this video...\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3AwI1mKrLs&search=vista\n\nThe parental controls thing seems like it should prevent the kids from screwing stuff up if that has ever been a problem.