Vista is coming soon to a computer near you, are you ready?
Unlike past editions of Microsoft Windows this new version
seems to be generating a lot more pre-launch buzz. Maybe it
has to do with all the new improved browsing and computer
features that the Vista will supposedly deliver.
What is Vista?
Vista is the new version of Microsoft Windows, which will offer
users a greatly improved browsing and computer experience mainly
through more dynamic 'live' windows and faster presentation. It will
offer a more robust security (direly needed!) and more business features
in its corporate OS with encryption, Unix services, and virtual
machine capabilities.
You will be able to use different graphical tools to more efficiently
manage your information and applications on your desktop. If you read
the information on the official Vista site, you may come away believing
your desktop will never look or feel the same again.
Vista Homepage: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
There is one underlying reason why this may just be the case.
According to the Longhorn Statement of last year, RSS will play a
major role in these applications and in the OS itself. Longhorn
is the name for the Microsoft Windows Server code. RSS stands
for 'Really Simple Syndication' and Microsoft should be applauded
for bringing RSS to the forefront. Many believe RSS will change
the very nature of how we use the Internet and our computers.
Regardless of what it may contain, the new Windows Vista has
many consumers delaying the purchase of their next PC or laptop
until the new Windows arrives. Many were hoping for a pre-Christmas
release but...
When Will It Arrive?
According to Microsoft's own official site on Vista, Windows Vista
will be available in early 2007. However, Vista (as of Sept.22, 2006)
is already in Beta testing with over 30,000 testers from around the globe.
Read more about this at the Windows Vista Team Blog:
http://blogs.technet.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
Vista will have TWO Interfaces
Vista Windows will have two interfaces, Basic and Aero. The Basic
Interface will be similar to Windows XP and will run on most current
PCs and Laptops. The Aero Interface is more advanced and you will need
higher system requirements to take advantage of all the new features.
(See Below)
Actually, Vista will have six versions in all. According to the Vista
web site these versions will range for the very basic up to the highest
performance level.
* Windows Vista Starter which runs only on 32-bit systems and will be
so on new machines in India, Thailand and other emerging markets.
* Windows Vista Home Basic which is very comparable to XP Home which
will not offer the high-end graphics and media features.
* Windows Vista Home Premium which will offer these graphics and media.
* Windows Vista Business which is similar to the current XP Professional.
* Windows Vista Enterprise will be only available to those customers
with volume licenses - will offer Unix service, encryption and virtual
machine capabilities.
* Windows Vista Ultimate will combine Vista Enterprise and Vista Home
Premium which will give customers the highest version of Windows.
There will also be "N" versions of Vista Business and Vista Home Basic
for the European market that will have Window Media Player removed.
Microsoft is catering to all levels of the marketplace and its a prudent
business move because many current PCs and laptops don't have the system
requirements to take advantage of the highest version of Vista Aero.
Your System Requirements for Vista?
Your system requirements for the new Windows Vista will depend on which
version of Vista you're buying. For the basic Vista you will need a
modern processor (800MHz or more) with at least 512 MB of system memory.
Your graphics processor should be DirectX 9 capable.
For the fully loaded Vista you will need a little more
robust system with at least 1 GHz processor with 1 GB of
system memory. This should be supported with DirectX 9 graphics
with 128 MB of graphics memory. A premium graphics card like ATI
or NVIDIA is recommended and you will need a 40 GB hard drive
with 15 GB free space. In order to watch and record
live TV you may have to add additional hardware.
Still not sure your current system will support Vista, just
run the free Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
This program will tell you if your system can currently run Vista
or if you will need to upgrade your computer.
What noteworthy features will Vista give you?
If we get over the improved features like better organizing
of information, better security, and more reliability - what new
features will the Vista deliver?
One that really jumps out: INSTANT SEARCH
Instead of using the slow cascading "All Programs", you
can just type in a file name or task and you will find what
you're looking for. The new instant start menu will
be a lot quicker, saving you time.
This also jumps out: DYNAMIC WINDOWS
Perhaps, one of the major improvement will be in the
appearance and use of the new desktop with transparent
"glass-like" windows and animated windows on the taskbar.
It will have live thumbnails on the taskbar, place your
mouse over these and you will see the live contents without
having to bring it up on your screen. You will also be able
to create a three-dimensional stack of open windows on your
desktop and you will have smoother performance in dynamic
content or windows such as video.
And this one: SPEECH RECOGNITION
Speech Recognition will play a major role in the new
Windows Vista which promises to feature all the
latest Microsoft speech technologies with 'unparalleled
voice recognition accuracy' supported with multiple
languages and a more human-sounding synthesizer --
step aside Stephen Hawkins!
Plus, you will be able to control your computer by
using your voice. It will provide you with a list
of smart choices, whether it's selecting a word or
choosing an application. Mouseless and hands-free
computing tasks -- might be worth seeing.
And this: WATCH AND RECORD LIVE TV
You will be able to watch and record live TV with Vista. You
may have to use additional hardware to access this feature.
It is only a matter of time before the union of the Internet
and full TV broadcasting services. Windows Vista may help in
furthering this rather slow process. Integration, Integration
Integration.
Also this: BETTER SECURITY AND ENCRYPTION
The new Window Vista offers improved security and has a
few new encryption programs. There is something called
the Windows BitLocker(TM) Drive Encryption which help protect
the sensitive data on your hard drive - especially important
in our ever increasing mobile lifestyles and workforces.
This program will encrypt your entire Windows system and
protect your information in the case of a stolen or lost
PC or laptop.
Then there is the Encrypting File System (EFS) which will protect
user-level files and folders. This is important when two
or more people share the same computer as in a company network.
Companies will be able to use smart cards with EFS keys to allow
employees or workers to access only the content that's appropriate
for them to access. In addition, companies or users will be able
to restrict use of USB keys and other removable storage devices,
thus hampering the quick removal of data from your computer.
Wildcard: What role will RSS Play?
For interested techies and web watchers, the role RSS will
play in the new Vista is an intriguing question. What about
all those new RSS applications? The list extensions? What will
it bring? Read more here http://blogs.msdn.com/rssteam/
Will RSS (via Vista) be given the means to finally turn the
Internet into a Billion Channel Universe? Turning every web site
into its own mini-broadcasting system sending out its content
to all interested parties. Don't come to us, we will deliver.
Changing static content into dynamic content. Furthermore,
will speech recognition turn this dynamic content into a fully
interactive hands-free browsing experience. Might give a whole
new meaning to the expression 'Look Ma - no hands!'
All kidding aside, Windows Vista does offer some unique features
that will change how we use our computers. It offers greater security
and more integrated networking and applications. It does promise
to make our desktop interaction more responsive and smoother
with 'live' social bookmarks and windows. One can only hope
Vista lives up to its name and gives us a whole new viewing
experience.
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The author is a full-time online marketer who runs numerous web sites, including two sites on Internet Marketing. For the latest web marketing tools try: Internet Marketing Tools He also runs an online Laptop Guide and has a keen interest in RSS and Computers. Go here for the latest Gaming Laptops Copyright c 2006 Titus Hoskins. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.
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