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Windows Vista versus Windows XP - Reliability (4sysops)

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:17:02 GMT

It is time for the next round of the Vista vs. XP match. In my view, Vista won the first two rounds ( Security and Manageability ) by knocking out XP within the first few seconds. If this were a boxing match, XP would have been counted out already. But because we are fair sportsmen, let's give the old champion another chance to regain its title. As before, the text in italics summarizes...

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5 Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista (Windows Vista Blog)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Nicholas Rayner pointed out (via Twitter linking back to his blog) a new article available for download on Microsoft.com looking at 5 misunderstood features in Windows Vista today. Download: 5 Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista Those 5 misunderstood features include: User Account Control (UAC) Image Management Display Driver Model Windows Search 64-bit architecture...

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Thu, 15 May 2008 16:40:57 GMT

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Developers confirm, explain why they're avoiding Windows Vista (usa today)

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:00 GMT

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Why is "Display Brigthness" tile missing from Windows Vista Mobility Center on ASUS R2H (Dan Dar3)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:59:00 GMT

Long title, slighly longer explanation. According to the Windows Mobility Center – Extensibility document, Display Brigthness tile is displayed only when the hardware & driver conditions are met. LCD Brightness Shows the current brightness setting. The slider enables the user to modify the LCD screen brightness. The user clicks the icon to open the Personalization CPL. Note : In order for the...

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To install Windows Vista, or not to install it? That is the question. (Business)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:58:42 GMT

I don't use Windows Vista. I don't have a serious reason, I’m just very used to my Windows XP. I didn't even tried to find out how it looks when it first broke into the market on January 30.I got a glimpse of it last month, at a friend's house and I was impressed. It [...]

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Developers confirm, explain why they're avoiding Windows Vista (Computer World)

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:05:49 GMT

Windows developers are saying that lack of demand and the historical tendency of a certain percentage of Microsoft technologies to become quickly irrelevant are among the factors keeping eleven out of twelve programmers surveyed from devoting time to writing Windows Vista-specific apps.

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General Motors technology chief plans to skip Windows Vista [Microsoft] (Valleywag)

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

"We're considering bypassing Vista and going straight to Windows 7," GM technology chief Fred Killeen told BusinessWeek. He said that replacing Windows XP with Vista would require the company to buy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Windows Vista vs Windows XP SP2 Vulnerability Report 2007 ([SecurityRatty] Lattest Articles)

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:50:00 GMT

In the wake of my Windows Vista One Year Vulnerability Report , I have received many questions regarding the current vulnerability record of Windows Vista as compares with Windows XP SP2 This short...

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Make a Shortcut Icon to Create a System Restore Point in Windows Vista (the How-To Geek)

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:13:43 GMT

One of the best features in Windows Vista is the updated System Restore feature, which saves people from certain destruction on a nearly daily basis, judging from the feedback on our forums. The only problem is that it takes far too many steps to manually create a new restore point. Can't we just make a shortcut icon for it? Related Posts: Create a Restore Point for Windows Vista's...

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Can you see yourself running Windows Vista in 2014? (ZD Net)

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:00:01 GMT

Time for a quick poll â¦ Can you see yourself running Windows Vista in 2014? Or will you have moved on to Windows 7 (or whatever follows), Linux, Mac ... ? Oddly enough, after I asked the same question about Windows XP, this poll...

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How to Use USB or FireWire Portable External Hard Drive to Install Windows Vista Without DVD Drive (My Digital Life)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:49:06 GMT

A lot of computer newly purchased no longer come with Windows Vista installation DVD disc. Users can create a set of recovery discs manually, but the recovery process doesn't provide a way to clean install Windows Vista. Many PC users resort to download Windows Vista DVD disc image from Internet, which have to be burned [...] [ This is a content summary only....

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Why always "Windows XP" and "Windows Vista" and not just "XP" and "Vista"? (MSDN Blogs)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

When the Internet Explorer folks announced that they were going to call their next version of Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP and Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista , many people responded to the awkward name by suggesting that it be shortened to Internet Explorer 7 XP and Internet Explorer 7 Vista . Why the longer names? Lawyers. Microsoft's own...

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Teridian Provides First Turnkey IC Solution for Smart-Card and PINpad Readers Supporting Windows Vista(TM) (Business Wire)

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teridian Semiconductor today announced availability of Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Laboratories (WHQL) approved Chip Card

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Closing the Door to Microsoft's Windows Vista (Top Tech News)

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:11:54 GMT

General Motors may take a detour around Vista, the latest computer operating system from Microsoft. The automaker has encountered so many speed bumps getting Vista to work on its machines that it may just wait for the next version of Windows, due in 2010 or 2011. "We're considering bypassing Vista and going straight to Windows 7," says GM's Chief Systems & Technology...

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Closing the Door to Microsoft's Windows Vista (CRM Daily)

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:11:54 GMT

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Closing the Door to Microsoft's Windows Vista (NewsFactor Network)

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:11:54 GMT

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Developers confirm, explain why they're avoiding Windows Vista (FinanMart.com - IT News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Windows developers are saying that lack of demand and the historical tendency of a certain percentage of Microsoft technologies to become quickly irrelevant are among the factors keeping eleven out of twelve programmers surveyed from devoting time to writing Windows Vista-specific apps.

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Developers snub Windows Vista for XP (Computerworld UK's Roundup)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:10:15 GMT

Software developers in North America are still not targeting Windows Vista when writing new applications, according to a survey released by Evans Data Corp, with many still focusing their energies on Windows XP.

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Windows Vista SP1 - making your IT work for you (Microsoft's Small Business Blog)

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:19:00 GMT

... stop worrying about technology and focus on productivity. These are just some of the benefits of Windows Vista, and with the release of Windows Vista SP1 , now really is a great time to upgrade if you haven't already done so. If you're not sure whether your PC is Windows Vista-ready, download the Upgrade Advisor tool and find out. Find out more about you...

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