Windows Vista
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The Windows-Vista-Update.com Newsletter
Issue #001 -- News
about Vista in May 2006
May 29, 2006
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This newsletter's objective is to summarize the Windows Vista related events of the prior month, keep you updated (and entertained) and also give you our perspective on the industry. A little about me. My name is Onuora Amobi and I am the CEO of a little company called Nnigma (as in enigma). We are an information design firm and we specialize in ERP application security (PeopleSoft, SAP) and web design etc We built Windows-Vista-Update.com because we are genuinely excited about the new operating system Microsoft has lined up and we are curious to see just how well it's received by the public. We work really hard to get a lot of this information out to you and we hope that as the months go by, you will continue to visit our site and share your opinions with us..
Well, enough about me, let's get started ... a lot happened in May...
Some of the highlights: Symantec sues Microsoft to block VistaSymantec has asked a U.S. court to block the further development, sale or distribution of Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista operating system, claiming that the Redmond, Wash., software maker is wrongfully incorporating storage technology that it owns into the next-generation OS..... Ballmer Hints At Possible Delay Of Windows Vista Although Bill Gates launched at WinHEC the Beta 2 versions of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer indicated that the launch date of Windows Vista could slip beyond the planned January 2007 release. ... and then in the same friggin week... Microsoft CEO says Windows Vista still on track Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said the Windows Vista operating system is still on track for early January shipment." This design track (is) for a January shipment, but we're going to see what kind of feedback we get from users," Ballmer told reporters Thursday on the sidelines of the Seoul Digital Forum, a three-day gathering of leading figures in the technology industry..... IE7+ Version to Spotlight Vista’s Browser Over XP’s Although the code base used to compile the different versions of IE7 are the same, the version of the browser provided in Vista will have a slightly different name, meaning “Internet Explorer 7+”. Aside from Vista-only features, provided by the OS, such as Protected Mode, Parental Controls, and improved Network Diagnostics, there are no differences between the two browsers.... Dell With Google, Yahoo with eBay. Microsoft: Left Outside If the last week should have been dedicated to talks concerning Windows Vista Beta 2 and Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 as well as other things Microsoft presented at WinHec, things eventually took an unexpected turn as the Internet giants decided that it was time to come up with a series of striking alliances.... Window's Vista requirements come into view When Windows Vista arrives, will you get a first or business class seat, or will you be relegated to economy? The next version of Microsoft Windows, due to reach consumers in January, comes in a variety of flavours, and the Starter and Home Basic editions don't include the new Aero Glass interface, which provides extra features such as live thumbnail screens that pop up from the taskbar, and Flip 3D, a three-dimensional view. Arvind Mishra, a senior product manager with Microsoft in Redmond, says: "We think [Aero] is a higher value feature, so it should be in a higher value product.".... Bill Gates preps Vista security strategy Gates said it is the first time the test versions of all three of the Redmond, Wash.-based company's flagship products have been simultaneously released. “Today's a milestone for us in terms of the huge investment” being made in Windows-affiliated products in 2006, he said..... Microsoft announces new JPEG format for Windows Vista Microsoft Corporation unveiled its new photo format technology, Windows Media Photo, during a presentation at Windows Hardware Engineering Conference. The software giant says that the new photo format which will be built into upcoming Windows Vista will provide better quality and that even at half the size of a JPEG image....
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates today delivered new test versions of the "three most important Microsoft products," the first time the company has released so-called "beta" versions simultaneously. Gates announced "beta 2" versions of the
Windows Vista operating system, a long-awaited total rebuild of the product
that runs most personal computers; Office 2007, Microsoft's popular suite of
applications; and Windows Server, software code-named Longhorn that's
designed to run the powerful computers behind networks and Web sites......
In this part of the site, we go through the new features of the O.S. based on the preliminary look of the Beta. This month, we added the following sections to the features section: Offline Files, Parental Controls, Pen and Input Devices, People Near Me, Performance Rating and Tools, Personalization, Phone and Modem Options, Power Options, Printers, Problem Reports and Solutions and Programs We continue to do research on the various parts of Vista and we'll add
them to this section with time..
We continue to keep track of the release date on our release date page. Also, Steve Ballmer continues to reiterate that Vista's schedule will be
met. (see
Microsoft CEO says Windows Vista still on track )
The book I want to highlight this month is Introducing
Microsoft Windows Vista(TM) by William R. Stanek This book hasn't been released yet. It has a July 19th scheduled date.
The showcase lineup for Windows Vista will include the following games:
Some in depth reviews of these games can be found on our site here.
From all the initial reviews, it seems like the Beta is pretty good..
feel free to check out Paul Thurrott's
review..
It's also a nice way to meet people with similar interests.... The page is located
here
Well, we started out strong with our launch in March.
Since then, we have added a few new key features to the site... Microsoft Games: This section has reviews of upcoming Windows Vista games.. Polls and Surveys: We need to get your feedback about Windows Vista... Microsoft Office Books: This section has books on Office 12 and its pieces Vista Wallpapers: We find the most beautiful wallpapers for this OS..
Vista CD/DVD Burners: This new section has reviews of
software/hardware for burning CD's/DVD's
There has been so much drama about the new features, the release dates,
lawsuits against Microsoft, performance issues etc it seems like a soap
opera. Here's what we do know. The newest beta looks pretty good although it's
still a performance hog. The User Account Control feature which has been
eviscerated by reviewers is toned down but still a pain in the ass. There are various opinions about whether the code base is bloated as it
comes on a 3 gig plus DVD (versus a 500 meg XP CD install). For the most
part, the OS has been designed to have a more intuitive look and feel to
it...and they have done a great job with that for the most part. Microsoft Office 12 (2007) is also looking very good. Please check out
the Beta that is now publicly available.. As things progress and continue to evolve, we will continue to bring you
the news and keep it straight (no BS). We are not (yet) beholden to
advertisers so we can afford to play it straight for now... If you have any comments or feedback (good or bad) please feel free to
drop us an email and let us know. We love to hear back from you.
Well, that's it for the May edition of this newsletter. I hope you've
enjoyed it. I'll be back next month to share a little more about the
Windows Vista world. We work really hard to keep this site relevant and updated.
Till next Month's issue.. Regards, Onuora Amobi |
Welcome
to Windows Vista Updates
Hi guys and gals, welcome
to the May 2006 edition of Windows Vista Updates,
the official newsletter of
So this was a very busy month for Windows Vista events. We continue to
update the site with automated news feeds at this
So, we have a section of the site called
At this point depending on whom you
believe, Vista is still scheduled for release next year..
On 5/11/2006, Microsoft unveiled a lineup
of pretty impressive games for Vista
Along with Vista, we try to keep an eye on
Microsoft Office 12 (aka 2007). Microsoft just released a fantastic beta
(version 2) and you can get it
I encourage you guys to visit our forums
and leave your feedback regarding the different parts of Windows Vista
that you are interested in. We have noticed that the different Windows Vista
forums all over the web have started to heat up as the Vista launch has
gotten closer...
Vista has been a long and tiring journey
for those of us who watch it for our work. I can only imagine how exhausted
the developers are!!