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Scot Finnie installs four of Vista's six versions and tells you what's in them, what hardware you need to run them, and what to think about Microsoft bumping consumer Vista to 2007.
Microsoft plans to release a full six-pack of Vista versions, one for every taste. Which Vista will be right for you? (Courtesy: Desktop Pipeline)
Pipeline Editor Scot Finnie takes a long, detailed, and expert look at the features, foibles, and functionality of the upcoming OS.
Pipeline Editor Scot Finnie takes a long, detailed, and expert look at the features, foibles, and functionality of the upcoming OS.
Microsoft confirmed Monday that it plans to ship six versions of Windows Vista later this year, including two editions targeted at businesses, two at consumers and one combining all available features.
Microsoft drops additional clues that the next-generation operating system will come in even more flavors than the current Windows XP.
Microsoft talks about what features will be packaged in each of the half-dozen SKUs.
The December pre-beta 2 release of Windows Vista offers the first true glimpse of the OS but is missing key elements.
What hardware do I need to support Vista? Is it really safer than XP? How much of the interface was copied from Mac OS X? We've got the answers to all your burning Vista questions, gathered in one convenient package.
Some of the more offbeat angles surrounding Microsoft's upcoming operating system involve guessing its launch date, finding where to go to get a Vista-related job, and seeing who's got the name registered as a trademark.
What hardware do I need to support Vista? Is it really safer than XP? How much of the interface was copied from Mac OS X? We've got the answers to all your burning Vista questions, gathered in one convenient package.
The December pre-beta 2 release of Windows Vista offers the first true glimpse of the OS but is missing key elements.
Microsoft kicked off the beta 2 testing cycle for Windows Vista on Wednesday with the release of its planned Enterprise Community Technology Preview (CTP) for businesses, which represents the first feature-complete test version of Vista.
Microsoft finally spills the details of the hardware requirements for its upcoming Windows Vista, ending months of speculation about what it will take to really run the new operating system.
It appears that PC vendors are nearly as confused as consumers when it comes to determining what is a Vista PC. Here is the lowdown on what's out there, and what you really need when looking for hardware.