After a gap of nearly 5 years, Microsoft released the latest version of Windows which is named as Vista. With a name change from Longhorn to Vista, the stable version of Windows is expected to be released during November 2006. The beta version of this software is already available as a free download. If you have a lot of patience or a very high speed internet connection then you can download Vista which is nearly 2.5 GB in size.

Microsoft promises that Vista will have plenty of new features which includes updated graphical user interface (GUI), Windows DVD Maker – a new creation tool for multimedia – and totally revamped audio, print and networking sub-systems. Vista will make use of peer-to-peer technology to make file sharing between networked computers easier. With the inclusion of Virtual PC in Vista, Microsoft claims that running previous versions of Windows simultaneously on the same machine will not be a problem.

The developers can make use of the Net Framework version 3.0 introduced in Vista. This version is claimed to be easier to work with than the traditional Windows API.

The most common criticism of Windows XP is its unstable security and its inability to protect the system from buffer overflows, viruses and malware. The stated goal of Vista is to improve the security considerably and make the system protected from the invasion of malwares and virus threats.

Vista comes with improved performance of Windows Shell, easier and faster search functions, a sidebar resembling Apple’s Spotlight, desktop gadgets for applets, the latest version of Internet Explorer – the controversial web browser of Microsoft -, Windows Media Player 11, specialized User Account Control, built in Firewall to control and monitor outgoing and incoming traffic, Windows Defender, a Windows version of anti-spyware and Windows mail which will replace the existing Outlook Express.

Microsoft claims Vista will help in improving the performance of the PC in certain key areas which includes starting up, response to user actions, and waking up. The start up is going to be very quick and while background processing of scripts and applications are executed, the other desired tasks can be performed by the users.

The new sleep state provision in Vista has combined features for standby mode, data protection and low power usage during hibernation.

If you want to try Vista on your desktop computer then your system should have a processor which should be at least 800MHZ speed, 512 MB RAM and have the latest version of any good graphic card capable of executing DirectX version 9 or above. This is only a minimum requirement. For optimum results a better processor – above 1.2GHZ is needed.

Why Change To Windows Vista: Part 4 of 4

It is the opinion of the Tennessee Mountain Man that in the final analysis, most people and businesses would be better

served to stay with whatever operating system they currently run assuming the have not already “upgraded” to

Windows Vista.

MS#76. “Because all the relatives want a copy of that special shot”

Some things are just so simple, true and obvious that remote online computer repair helpdesk cannot argue with them.

MS#77. ” Capture a moment in an instant. Now release it just as quickly”

O.K. The more things change, the more they stay the same….especially with Microsoft.

MS#78. “Because you’ve got more ways to take your music with you wherever you go”

Not new…just new designs, increased size, and improved access times.

MS#79. “Let your music collection grow with you”

Load up on Gerber’s? What?

MS#80. “Because you’re a media master”

Computerman is master of nothing, dacomputerman is married! Computer man runs nothing but his mouth.

Watch the disclaimer Microsoft snuck in on this baby!

MS#81. “Because it makes your TV smarter”

Tennessee Mountain Man has been watching TV since before the Amos and Andy Show (sorry kids, don’t worry about

it), and while TVs have gotten smaller and their screens larger and colorful they have not gotten smarter.

In fact, the case can be made they have been really dumbed down since the Huntley and Brinkley Report (I know I did it

again). They need something to make them smarter, but this is decidedly not it.

MS#82. “Presenting your new home entertainment hub: your PC”

Could be, I suppose. But, really…online computer repair has more important uses for computers than to be used as

expensive hubs and switches and pleasure routers.

MS#83. “It makes your desktop come alive”

What did I do with number for Ghost Busters? I don’t need it? What I don’t need is something to eat up more memory

on an already exceedingly slow operating system.

Better load up on that USB RAM.

MS#84. “Sit back, relax, and pass the remote”

And, use it on the equipment it was made for not the computer.

MS#85. “Your PC can be multilingual”

Sounds like Windows XP to dacomputerman.

MS#86. “Archive your media library”

Back up….back up…back up. Haven’t we covered that a few times already?

MS#87. “Play the hottest new games”

On XP if you don’t want to spend the money to move on…which Microsoft plans to eventually try to force you to do so.

MS#88. “Take your game beyond the next level”

Can you say “Treckie”?

MS#89. “Take your games to go”

Sorry, the first thing that comes to mind is the miffed child taking his ball and stumping home.

You can do nothing here that you could not do before.

MS#90 “Check your e-mail without booting up your PC”

Remember this: “Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require

advanced or additional hardware”?

That’s right it haunts these halls like a bad dream you can’t escape. Caveat emptor is the rule for Windows Vista more

than any other operating system released to date by Microsoft.

MS#91. “Take your fun with you”

There is plenty of free online back up and storage accessible from anyplace with a computer connection.

MS#92. “Showing is more powerful than telling”

Yes, I am afraid it is all down hill from this point. Like remote online helpdesk 1 said before, it does not appear
Microsoft has bumped into an original though since Win 95 and Win NT…if then.

MS#93. “Work your own way”

Since Microsoft could not or at least did not produce anything new here maybe they could do like The Tennessee
Mountain Man (da computerman has been diagnosed with CHF and Colon Cancer) and leave a request that “I Did It

My Way” be sung at their funeral.

MS#94. “Because you want your wireless connection to be more secure”

Good Luck! Someday…maybe

MS#95. “Take network files and folders with you”

Déjà vu

MS#96. “Access your desktop wherever you go”

Oh, this is sooo coool, soooo neeeew, we have only been using it a few years now.

MS#97. “Because your business doesn’t need more than one scanner”

schhhhhhh! It’s toooooooo easy…..let it lie.

MS#98. “Make your presentations more professional”

Like Microsoft’s reasoning?

MS#99. “Because you get more out of information when you share it”

Then why has Microsoft always fought sharing everything?

MS#100. “Because your network is the backbone of your business”

Alright. Sure it is true, but it still doesn’t change anything!
tmm

With the business launch of Windows Panorama right around the bend several users are preparing to update to the most recent Microsoft operating system. The software titan has developed serveral versions of the View OS to meet the demands of house and also company individuals. Initially glance the list of Vista versions might seem needlessly complicated. Let’s take an appearance at these brand-new versions so you can decide which one works ideal for you.

Windows Vista Beginner

This edition is the bare bones version of Panorama. It just supports Aero Express, so there are no glass or transparency impacts. This variation will not be available to individuals in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, or other high income markets.

Windows Panorama House Basic

This edition is built for the typical house customer with fundamental computer demands. The attributes in Windows View House Fundamental kind the foundation for all of the various other versions of Windows.

Suggested retail cost for complete bundle item, 9.00. Suggested upgrade retail cost,.95.

Windows Vista House Costs

This is the Panorama edition for houses with advanced computer needs. It will certainly aid you use your laptop computer or desktop computer COMPUTER better along with allow you to delight in brand-new, amazing digital amusement experiences, all with the advantage of included protection and also reliability. Windows Panorama House Premium consists of all of the Windows Library abilities for transforming your COMPUTER into an all-in-one home amusement center.

Suggested retail rate for complete plan item, 9.00. Suggested upgrade list price, 9.00.

Windows Panorama Organization

The Windows View Organization operating system is designed to satisfy the requirements of company of all dimensions. For local business, Windows View Service will certainly provide a much more secure operating system, and also with any luck much less require for devoted IT support. For larger companies, Windows View Service gives several brand-new administrative improvements, decreasing the moment your IT team spends on deploying PCs and also the everyday assistance needs that come with a big company environment.

Recommended retail rate for complete package product, 9.00. Recommended upgrade market price, 9.00.

Windows Panorama Business

Business is developed to provide higher levels of data security using equipment based encryption technology. It also consists of tools to improve application compatibility and also enables services to systematize by utilizing a solitary operating system disk photo.

This version will just be readily available to clients that have the Microsoft Software Application Guarantee or a Microsoft Venture Contract.

Windows View Ultimate

The Ultimate edition is the most thorough variations. It integrates every one of the functions of the service system, as well as digital home entertainment features you would get with a Media Center COMPUTER. For the individual who wants one system that is wonderful for functioning from house, when traveling, and for amusement, View Ultimate is the OS that lets you have everything.

Suggested market price for full bundle item, 9.00. Suggested upgrade list price, 9.00.