when is windows vista coming out?
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REDMOND, Wash. — March 21, 2006 — 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.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/mar06/03-21WindowsVistaDeliveryPR.mspx
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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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Media Player 11 (beta) is available from Microsoft right now, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx however Windows Vista has been delayed yet again, past the many revised launch dates and will now be released in "early" 2007 but not January as originally proposed.  A Beta 2 version of Vista is already out for IT professionals and MSDN subscribers.  A consumer Beta 2 is supposedly due at some point before Vista launches (whenever that is).
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Microsoft Windows XP was released on october 25, 2001.
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Windows Vista is Microsoft's new version of Windows slated for a release date in late 2006.
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Vista is coming in the first week of October. There are currentely six known versions, \nWindows Vista Business\nRegardless of the size of your organization, Windows Vista Business will help you lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and help you stay better connected.\n\nWindows Vista Enterprise\nWindows Vista Enterprise is designed to meet the needs of large global organizations with highly complex IT infrastructures. Windows Vista Enterprise can help you lower your IT costs while providing additional layers of protection for your sensitive data.\n\nWindows Vista Home Premium\nWhether you choose to use your PC to write e-mail and surf the Internet, for home entertainment, or to track your household expenses, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a more complete and satisfying computing experience.\n\nWindows Vista Ultimate\nIf you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you. With Windows Vista Ultimate you don't have to compromise.\n\nWindows Vista Home Basic\nWindows Vista Home Basic is designed to deliver improved reliability, security, and usability to home PC users who just want to do the basics with their PCs.\n\nSee http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/versions/default.mspx for more information
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It depends on what you mean by "new software"...\nThere is a new OS (Operating System) that is to be officially released by Microsoft by the end of the year; Vista...There is also a new Office to be released too...\n\nHope I answered your questions...
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Microsoft Windows Vista (codename "Longhorn") is the next upcoming version of Windows which will replace its predicessor, Windows XP.  Windows XP and 2003 will still be supported, however, for a long time.\n\nAs of now, Windows Vista is in its Beta-2 phase, meaning its ideas are near finalization.  Vista will bring in many new 'visual' features that makes using a computer easier.  It will features and new searching technologies like in Mac OS X Tiger.  Many people have stated it looks like that operating system because it features a lot of similarities.\n\nRelease Date was originally 2004, then pushed to 2005.  Now it's to be released Spring 2006, Summer at the latest.\n\nI'd recommend just switching to a Mac, though.  You can buy Virtual PC (from Microsoft, the same people that make Windows) and install it on a Mac to run Windows XP and Windows applications on it.  You can't do that 'legally' with a Windows computer.  There are also about 5 known Viruses on Mac OS, while there are millions in the Windows OS.\n\nFor more information, please visit Microsoft's website and click on Windows Vista in the sidebar.\n\n[troy]
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Now, a version will be available for corporate customers from November 2006, while the public will have to wait until January 2007 for the new operating system.\n\nBBC News\n\nAs for betas, don't bother. Vista is said to be the most processor munching version of Windows yet. Only the latest computers will run it. However if your really desperate try a forum or join Microsoft MSDN subscription service and they will give it to you for free.
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Scope out your first answer. Vista looks good.
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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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It's due out in the second half of 2007 (over a year from now).  Note - this is Microsoft and they have been known to change their minds, either failing to release it at all or pushing it back.\n\nAs for Vista - It's not due out until next year (for home users) and THAT could be delayed.  (Microsoft, again, is KNOWN for pushing back their release dates).  I wouldn't run it until the first service pack is released - or a year.  Whichever is first.  Unless you WANT to be a guinea pig for Microsoft.  I mean more than most people.
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As per this article released 3rd May, Vista may appear in retail stores only by Summer of 2007. Thats a whole year away. So just wait and wait and wait....
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Windows Vista is the next major version of Microsoft Windows, the proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft. Prior to the announcement of the Vista name on July 22, 2005, it was known by its codename Longhorn, after the Longhorn Saloon, a popular bar in Whistler, British Columbia. According to Microsoft, the scheduled release date for Windows Vista is currently November 2006 for business editions, and January 2007 for consumer editions[1]. These release dates come more than five years after the release of Windows XP, Microsoft's current consumer and business operating system, making this the longest time span between releases of Windows. Vista will be one of the most substantial updates in the history of Windows in terms of new features and under-the-hood changes, and is thought to be the largest and most costly software development project in the history of computing.\n\nwell the requirement like min 256 MB RAM 3GB hard disk for installation files and must graphics card make it very costly for home and pc user.So in the begining when in 2006 nov it wil release.its a costly affair but graphics and user interface is highly improved so its worth to have vista if u have good money in pocket.
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I dont know but be prepared for many to say go and have Windows XP - but why have Windows XP when Vista will be out as XP is already OLD
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Vista will be released Jan 2007, but samples are available to try as beta...go to http://ideas.live.com/\n\nGood Luck
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According to some areas of Microsofts Vista tech blog, the code is supposed to be completed by August 31st, which will give them the early release so they can get out new computers running Vista before Christmas season... This is apparently 6 months earlier than they had originally planned on releasing it. Though in my personal opinion.. don't get it right away.. wait until they fix it.. which they always have to do.