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Windows Vista Goes Gold - TechAmok
Windows Vista Goes Gold - [software]
03:24 PM EST - Nov,08 2006 - post a comment 
Microsoft announced
today that
Windows Vista has been released to manufacturing. Vista will mark the first
big shift in Microsoft consumer operating systems in over 5 years.
According to
Neowin,
the RTM version of Vista will be available for MSDN subscribers sometime after
November 10, while businesses should begin receiving their copies on or shortly
after November 30. Vista will be launched into the retail sector on January 30,
2007.
With Vista, Microsoft promises increased security with an
improved firewall and Windows Defender and User Account Control. Other fresh
additions include integrated desktop search, Internet Explorer 7.0, Windows
Sidebar, Windows Sideshow, built-in system diagnostics, improved gaming support,
fully integrated Speech Recognition as well as support for Windows SuperFetch,
Windows ReadyBoost and Windows ReadyDrive.
Windows Vista will be available in four distinct retail
versions:
- Windows Vista Home Basic, $199/$99.95 (full/upgrade) -
Provides a basic platform for home users who want to keep tabs on email and
Internet activity. Comes standard with Vista's new Search Explorer, Sidebar
and Parental Controls.
- Windows Vista Home Premium, $239/$159 - Builds on Home Basic
by adding the Windows Aero interface, Windows Media Center functionality,
Windows Tablet PC technology and integrated DVD burning.
- Windows Vista Business, $299/$199 - Supports the Aero user
interface, offers improved document managing and Windows Tablet PC
functionality.
- Windows Vista Ultimate, $399/$259 - Vista Ultimate combines
the functionality of Vista Home Premium and Vista Business.
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