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Windows Vista Last modified: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Windows Vista (formerly code named Longhorn) is the next evolution of Microsoft's operating system. Vista offers an advancement in reliability, security, ease of deployment, performance and manageability over Windows XP. As of July 30, 2005 Windows Vista is in the beta 1 phase and is expected to be released late in 2006. Some of the Windows Vista features include the following: Detects hardware problems before they occur, which is designed to reduce the frequency of incidents in which applications stop responding or the PC needs to be restarted. Windows Vista security features protect against the latest generation of threats, such as worms, viruses and spyware. If an attacker manages to compromise a computer, Windows Vista limits the damage. Security features protect against the latest generation of threats, such as worms, viruses and spyware. If an attacker manages to compromise a computer, Windows Vista limits the damage. Faster start-up time and low power consumption of the new sleep state. In many cases, Windows Vista is noticeably more responsive than Windows XP on identical hardware. Windows Vista simplifies and centralizes desktop configuration management, reducing the cost of keeping systems updated.
Microsoft home page  The Microsoft home page hosts a collection of company news articles, as well as links to product information, training, support, free software, events, and company information. Get Your PC Ready for Windows Vista If you plan to upgrade to Vista, there are some things you need to consider first such as which version, data backup and file transfer. Microsoft Vista Tips: Home Networking Setup and Options The most daunting part of upgrading to Windows Vista may be trying to figure out where in the layers of menus the networking and file-sharing options are hidden. Webopedia's Quick Reference: Microsoft Windows Vista For years, computer users heard of a mysterious new operating system from Microsoft, codenamed Longhorn. In 2005, Microsoft officially removed the Longhorn codename and announced the operating System under the official name of Windows Vista. Windows Vista Windows Vista has something for everyone. Learn more about the feature benefits for consumers, business, IT departments, and enterprise deployments.	Related Categories Operating Systems Windows Related Terms Aero Aero Basic Aero Glass Microsoft Microsoft Windows operating system Windows Windows 2000 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Genuine Advantage Windows Hardware Quality Labs Windows Mail Windows Media Video 9 codec Windows NT Windows Photo Gallery Windows ReadyBoost Windows Sidebar Windows SideShow Windows XP Shopping Windows Vista Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: PC Desktops 1744 Model Matches Software 4119 Store Offers Laptops 2971 Model Matches Miscellaneous 3425 Store Offers