Windows Vista - Webopedia Daily Newsletter

Monday March 17, 2008

Windows Vista Previous Terms-of-the-Day Term of the Day XML/RSS feed 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 it was expected to be released late in 2006. Consumer versions of Vista were available in January 2007. 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. 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. See "Microsoft Windows Vista" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia. See also "Getting Your System Ready For Windows Vista"  in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia. From the Internet.com eBook Library: Navigating Your IT Career A career in information technology usually has its share of ups and downs. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn where the jobs are in IT, how to negotiate a salary, and helpful advice on job security and how to deal with a layoff. Join Internet.com now to download! http://www.devx.com/ebook/Link/34938 Interested in placing your AD HERE? Click Here   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 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. 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.

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