What are your feelings on the delay of the new operating system Microsoft Vista?
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Im not too concerned about the delay of Vista. \n\nMicrosoft is notorius for their rather cruddy operating systems, jammed full of holes and not-so-secure security features. It's just another way for them to build the hype necessary to market another shotty product. \n\nPersonally, I am not going to rush right out and make a purchase of Vista - when it is set for public release in January 2007. I will wait until the first or second service pack comes out before considering even investing in a not so brilliant operating system.
762797
He may have gotten vista through his work.  Businesses get Vista a whole month ahead of everyone else if they have contract with them.  My school is actually getting is pretty soon because they have a volume license with Microsoft.
551228
Just like XP there are going to be a few versions of Vista, The current beta version of Vista that I am using is very buggy and the driver support is not very good (having to decorate my own). Vista is going to have the same problems as XP 64, What I mean by that is that it will take maybe a year or two for the hardware and software makers to catch up. But it is a good looking OS. With most Windows Software they never really get replaced just placed alongside a different version.
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< "Mainstream deployment of Vista won't even really begin until 2008, but Microsoft is trying to address issues related to enterprise and consumer issues now," said Gartner analyst Michael Silver. "They'll be careful to craft their announcements to reflect what's definitely going to appear." \n\nOne of Microsoft's Web sites revealed new information about different versions of the company's upcoming operating system, Windows Vista, but was posted prematurely and yanked off the network quickly. \nA page in the company's online help section noted that Microsoft will release eight different editions of the new operating system, although no formal announcements have been made about that plan. \n\nAfter removing the page, Microsoft noted that it would not confirm or deny the information, and will instead continue with its rollout of Vista details, which began months ago and is due to continue until the operating system ships in late 2006. \n\nIndustry Gossip \n\nMedia organizations that perused the Web site before it was removed noted that Microsoft would be offering six different editions of Vista for a U.S. and non-European audience. \n\nOne of the editions, reportedly called Windows Starter 2007, will be a stripped-down version of the system that is likely to be targeted at emerging markets that are trying to fight software piracy. \n\nOther editions supposedly include basic and premium versions for home users, and tailored editions for small businesses and large enterprises. \n\nThe Web site also noted that a higher-end product, named Windows Vista Ultimate, will be geared toward gamers and those who use multimedia extensively. \n\nTwo other variations do not include Windows Media Player, and would be targeted for Europe. The creation of these editions would comply with the European Union's antitrust rulings. \n\nFor more information check the site below.
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not just yet. only the second beta test software is out for the public to test.\nit's launch date should be close to the Windows Vista launch date, early 2007.
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Personally, I won't use any new tech until it's been out for at least a year. That allows time for other people to be the free beta testers for the company and work out the inevitable bugs. This is especially true with Microsoft and Intel, who are notorious for releasing buggy software. Just look how often we have to do 'security updates' with Windows now.
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I seriously doubt I'll upgrade to Vista. From what I've read so far it's no big improvement and (you better sit down for this) if your system crashes you will not be able to re-install VISTA. You'll have to buy a new copy to install. I can't say how how accurate that info is but I think it's worth mentioning just in case. I'm migrating over to Linux.
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Yes and no. Yes it will be very good and will doubtlessly look better. The GUI looks nicer and is less cluttered (by the looks of it.) Everything has been re-written, so all of that out-of-date parts of Windows are no more. However, the problem is that new coding means that they haven't corrected all the mistakes they made in the old one - they may (and have done already) make the same mistakes again that were corrected back in Windows 3.1 days.\n\nSo I say, yeah it's gonna be great, but be weary whilst on the internet for the first few months. Perhaps wait a few months until they patch all the initial problems and then go for it. Plus, you will almost certainly need a new PC to be able to run Vista.
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It will be released in sumemr 2006 to about 2 million users.  The broad public will get it in January 2007.\n\n\nMicrosoft dropped a bombshell yesterday with a press release that says: "Microsoft Corp today confirmed that Windows Vista, the next generation of the Windows® client operating system, is on target to go into broad consumer beta to approximately 2 million users in the second quarter of 2006. Microsoft is on track to complete the product this year, with business availability in November 2006 and broad consumer availability in January 2007."
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latest release of microsoft windows u mean??\nthen its windows vista beta....its full version will be available by early 2007...\n\nand..\n\nWELCOME TO YAHOO! ANSWERS!!!
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Probably never. Windows Vista (late 2006) will come out before Windows XP SP3 will be needed.
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no productivity software is included in a OS, never. Microsoft also have to live of somewhat.
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It is called Windows Vista and it may come out like January to February of 2007. and if someone has it, would be downloaded or it's the Beta that just came out. But if you download it, it may have some problems than just wait when it comes out. If you want to download it, wait until it comes out, it's more better when it has come out than when it isn't. \n\nCan you answer a question that I put. Please! really need an answer for that question.
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Vista Beta 1 is indeed out. Usually Beta 2 means just about any member of the general public can get the product for promotional reasons and such. Unfortunately, Microsoft is running this one a little differently.\nDuring this quarter, they should have the Beta 2 equivalent version out to members of the Microsoft Software Developers Network and other members of the technical community. Then, sometime in the second computer, the public should be able to get their hands on it. The actual final product should be out in time for the holiday rush. But then again Vista keeps getting pushed back, so there is really no telling!
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At the moment it's unclear. Back when it was still known by the codename "Longhorn," Vista was scheduled to be released as early as 2003. Obviously, they missed that date, and they've missed several more deadlines since then.\n\nCurrently, Microsoft says that it will ship for businesses in November 2006 and personal use (i.e. on store shelves) in January 2007.\n\nKnOpPiX - "Windows Vista Capable PC" and "Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs" aren't versions of Vista, they're essentially seals of approval that PCs for sale now can get. They indicate that a customer can buy the PC now, and it will be powerful enough to run Vista whenever it comes out. "Vista Capable" PCs can only display the basic, scaled-back interface... in other words, you don't get all the fancy effects and stuff, and it'll look something like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Windows_Vista_Basic.png. "Vista Ready" PCs are more powerful and will be able to run Vista with all its bells and whistles, meaning it looks more like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Windows_Vista_Aero.png.\n\nThere are actually going to be six different editions of Vista, compared to the two that XP launched with, "Home" and "Professional." Vista will have Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate. You can see the different features for each here: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_editions_final.asp.
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At the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2006 Bill Gates presented the first broad demonstration of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, due later this year.  There has been a beta version available for some time, but under a different name.  Some of the new OS features will include a sleek user interface, richer multitasking, etc.  The new Windows Photo Gallery will improve working with digital photo.  As with all of the MS OS launch dates, it will remain to be seen, whether it delivers on time and free of bugs.
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