Transcript Windows_Vista

Windows Vista
Lindsay White
Molly Nelson
Marc Schaecher
What is it??
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Microsoft Window’s new operating system
Replaces Windows XP
Released January 30, 2007
Released more than 5 years after XP, making it
the longest time span between two releases of
Microsoft Windows
Benefits!
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Easier
Safer
More Entertaining
Better Connected
Versions For Home or For Small Business
Vista Site!
Features
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Windows Aero- Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3-D
Instants Search & Live Icons
Windows Sidebar & Gadgets
Windows Backup & Restore Center
Internet Explorer 7 with Dynamic Security Protection
Parental Controls
Windows Defender
Windows Media Center
Sync Center
What Are Consumers Saying?
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Stolen features from Apple (clip)
Too many versions
Old hardware doesn’t work with Vista
Applications drain battery life
Annoying security features (clip)
Does Vista Live Up to Hype?
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Dell begins to have Vista as a standard on all
their new PCs.
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But soon after, Dell offers XP along with Vista in
the PCs after customers were dissatisfied with Vista’s
performance.
Customer Reviews on Vista Home
Premium Edition
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“Pros: This is the best Microsoft OS ever built. Ignore the Mac
propaganda and Vista hate-mongers. If your system has the juice
to run this OS you're gonna love it.”
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“Cons: This is mac OS X with a windows sticker on it. it is the
same exact thing. microsoft is so bad they cant even come up
with their own ideas.”
Future of Vista
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Eventually will be the norm on all PCs
All new hardware will be able to support Vista,
and XP will become obsolete
Will Mac Survive?