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version. Microsoft spent five years developing Vista but half
of that was spent with Longhorn which was... + Full Story | Windows Vista Feature Pack adds Bluetooth 2.1 SupportSunday, 20 April 2008Microsoft releases the first so called Feature Pack for Windows Vista.
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| Saturday, 24 February 2007 | |
 More than 10 years ago I sat in front of my TV in rapt excitement as I watched a promotion for “Windows 95” and heard the Rolling Stones sing “Start Me Up!” I was filled with glee as the magical on-screen mouse clicked a “Start” button, and I believed the promise that my computer world would change forever. In the ensuing decade, the promises made in that TV promotion sometimes lived up to the hype and at other times fell flat on their face. Now, with the release of “Windows Vista,” the question on everyone’s mind seems to be, “Should I upgrade now or wait?” Before we answer this pressing upgrade question, let’s take a walk down memory lane for a little recent history lesson.
The same operating system (OS) that made it possible to easily use the next generation of PCs also put the phrase “latest security patch” into our everyday vocabulary. After Windows 95 we got “Windows 98,” which allegedly fixed the problems with Windows 95. (By the way, from my experience, Windows 98 was probably the best OS from Microsoft ever.) Then came “Windows ME,” an operating system so bad that I felt criminal charges (or at least a good scolding) were in order. The only system failure I ever had — and the four days of pure hell that resulted — was directly traceable to Windows ME. Then we received the latest OS installment called “Windows XP” and finally the “Service Pack 2” edition of XP, which allegedly made computing safe for humanity once more. The best thing I can say about XP Service Pack 2 is that my computer doesn’t crash and it does what I want – all is right in the universe this week. So, with a track record like that, is it any wonder lines never formed in front of Wal-Mart at midnight on Vista release day? Is it any wonder people want to know if it’s worth the “risk” to upgrade, or if they can postpone the ultimate moment of truth for months or even years rather than upgrade? I think, in this case, people really do learn from history. OK, so now that history class is complete, back to the question: should you upgrade to Windows Vista or wait? The answer may actually be simpler than you think. First, determine if your existing system can even support Vista. According to Microsoft’s website (and ignoring the “minimum” system requirements), you need at least a 40 GB hard drive with 15 GB of available space, 1 GB of RAM, and “minimum” 128 MB graphics card (I’d say 256 MB on the graphics card to be safe). Those requirements would enable you to run the Vista. If you’re not sure, you can log on to Microsoft.com, do a search for “Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor” and download a software program that will help you determine if, and how, you can get Vista. |
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