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| Introducing Windows Vista | |
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Seems like everyone I know wants to buy Windows Vista,
but either isn’t sure whether they’re computer is up to the task or isn’t
sure which version to use. To use Windows Vista, you need to make sure your
computer is Windows Vista Capable at a minimum and Windows Vista Premium
Ready at the ideal best. Windows Vista Capable PCs can run Windows Vista and
deliver the core user experience. A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at
least: · A processor running at 800 MHz or higher. · 512 MB of system memory. · A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. While the core experience delivered by a Windows Vista Capable PC is good, only Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs can deliver the enhanced, full-on user experience that includes the sleek new Windows Aero glass interface and cool extras like: |
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Transparent Glass Transparent glass allows you to see through the border frames of windows and dialog boxes. You can use this to see what’s behind a window or dialog box. |
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Live Thumbnails Live thumbnail previews that show a continuously updated view of a window when you move the mouse pointer over a taskbar button. You can use this to quickly determine what window you want to open. |
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Windows Flip 3D Windows Flip 3D provides a skewed 3D view of all open windows so you can easily navigate between windows. Pressing and then holding the Windows logo key keeps the 3D flip view open. You can then press tab to move through the windows. |
| Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs | |
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A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least: · 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor. · 1 GB of system memory. · A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 and WDDM capable · 128 MB of graphics memory. · 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space. · DVD-ROM drive. · Audio output capability. · Internet access capability.
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| Windows Vista Editions | |
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Five editions of Windows Vista are available: · Windows Vista Home Basic - A low-cost edition of Windows Vista for home users with basic entertainment features. · Windows Vista Home Premium - An enhanced edition of Windows Vista with premium entertainment features. · Windows Vista Business - A low-cost edition of Windows Vista for use in Windows domains. · Windows Vista Enterprise - An enhanced edition of Windows Vista for use in Windows domains with extended management features. · Windows Vista Ultimate - An enhanced edition of Windows Vista with all the available home user and business user features. Only the Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista have the components needed to join a Windows domain. Only Windows Vista Home Premium and higher editions support Tablet PCs. When you install Windows Vista as an update to your current operating system, you’ll want to perform an in-place upgrade rather than start all over with a clean install. Using an upgrade copy of Windows Vista, you cannot perform an in-place upgrade to Windows Vista Home Basic from Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Table PC Edition, or Windows XP Professional. Because of this, Windows Vista Home Basic is out as an upgrade choice. For in-place upgrades (rather than clean install) with an upgrade copy of Windows Vista, your choices are as follows: · Upgrade Windows XP Media Center Edition to Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate edition. · Upgrade Windows XP Table PC Edition to Windows Vista Home Premium or higher edition. · Upgrade Windows XP Professional x86 to Windows Vista Business or higher edition. With an upgrade copy of Windows Vista, you cannot perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP Professional x64 to any Windows Vista edition. You can only perform a clean install with your upgrade copy of Windows Vista. Avoid these gotchas when planning your Express Upgrade, and you’ll be well on your way to success. Unlike other releases of Windows, Windows Vista also allows you to upgrade your edition after installation using Windows Anytime Upgrade. This means if you install Windows Vista Home Premium and later wish you had Windows Vista Ultimate, you can upgrade your edition without having to reinstall your computer. |
By William R. Stanek Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant is the readable reference that you will want on your desktop at all times. The guide is designed for quick access so you can easily find what you are looking for, and features in depth coverage of Windows Vista issues like Windows desktop customization, mobile networking, remote access and security. You’ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done—whether you are at your desk or in the field. Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant is available everywhere Microsoft books are sold. I hope you'll order the book from your favorite bookstore. All on-line bookstores carry the book as well. Here's the direct link to order the book at these bookstores:
By William R. Stanek With this new operating system, every corner of traditional Windows has been tweaked, overhauled, or replaced entirely. Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide offers complete details on new features and enhancements, including the superior searching and organization tools, the multimedia and collaboration suite, and the massive, top-to-bottom security-shield reconstruction. With details on setup and deployment and a detailed reference section, bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek puts power users in full control of Windows Vista. As an added bonus, a handy, complete menu map of all versions of Vista can be found in the endpapers. Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide is available everywhere Microsoft books are sold. I hope you'll order the book from your favorite bookstore. All on-line bookstores carry the book as well. Here's the direct link to order the book at these bookstores:
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Thank you for visiting. This article is provided as a Web extra for Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant published by Microsoft Learning and written by me, William R. Stanek. You can find the current version of this document at www.williamstanek.com/vista/. More Articles...Learn more about the feature differences between the various editions of Windows Vista... click here. Download the Windows Vista Group Policy Reference for administrators... click here. Everything you ever wanted to know about installing Windows Vista but were afraid to ask... click here. Get tips and advice for installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)... click here. Resolving Boot and Installation Issues After Installing Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008... click here. Where Is It In Windows Vista: The Reference... click here. Resolving Sleep/Resume and iPod, iTunes, My Book Compatibility Problems... click here. |
Thank you for reading this article. I look forward to writing more articles. William R. Stanek (http://www.williamstanek.com)
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Hi, my name is William R. Stanek. I have over 20 years
of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. My 65 books
include: "Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd
Edition", "Windows Server 2003 Inside Out", "Microsoft
Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant", and
"Microsoft IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant" (all from
Microsoft Press). I also wrote “MCSE Core Exams in a Nutshell” and “Windows
Vista: The Definitive Guide” for O’Reilly. I have an MS degree in Information
Systems with distinction, and a BS degree in Computer Science magna cum
laude. For fun I use to spend a lot of time mountain biking and hiking, but
now my adventures in the great outdoors are mostly restricted to short treks
around the Pacific Northwest.
Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide