[Dave Hybrid]

Anyone know when Windows Vista is being released?

Dave. 8)

Originally Posted by Dave Hybrid Anyone know when Windows Vista is being released? Dave. 8)

I think its summer 2007, the wait is really annoying and don't bother with the beta it's full of bugs and isn't well supported yet.

If you just want to have a play around install it on a second drive and have it as a slave OS.

Matt.

[SammyD]

Is this the new windows?

TBH I can barely use the one I have....

Sam

[Dave Hybrid]

Yep, when released it will be the latest windows to date.

[CG Man]

Microsoft says its got Direct 10 which will allow game designers to make games look 6x better with the same hardware. The OS itself will use up more computing power though so it aint going to be an improvement for offce type PCs. I'ts unlikley that my 3D software will run on it as it wouldnt run on Windows 64.

[Computer Spec]

Apparently its not called Vista anymore... Here is some information on the name changes that Microsoft will be undergoing with changing Vista's name -

Here is a list from a Microsoft website

January - July 2007
Windows Vista
Release - The latest client operating system from Microsoft. It will be released to manufacturing in October 2006, but will be widely available from shops and online in January 2007.

Windows Internet Explorer 7
Release - The new Internet web browser, with brand new features and a new interface - security protection, RSS feeds, tabbed browsing and redesigned entirely. Expected Summer 2007.

August - December 2007
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
The first service pack with security fixes, updates on vulnerabilities and other updates to patch and protect from malware and other nasties. Available before Christmas 2007.

Windows XP Service Pack 3
Service Pack 3 - Yet another service pack for Windows XP, adding more security features, hot fixes and other corrections that have arisen or were missed out in the first two. Presumed late 2007.

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
The second service pack with even more security fixes and enhancements for administrators. Available before Christmas 2007.

Windows Server "Longhorn"
The latest server operating system to be released from Microsoft, being the perfect accompaniment to Windows Vista - will be available either at the very end of 2007 or the very start of 2008.

2008
Vista "Fiji" (code named "Vista R2")
This will be an additional part of Vista which will have no bug fixes but mainly for added functionality within the operating system. This won't be a service pack, more of an additional feature pack.

Windows Server "Longhorn" Service Pack 1
The first service pack with security fixes, updates on vulnerabilities and other updates to patch and protect from malware and other nasties. Available before Christmas 2007.

2009
Windows Server "Longhorn" R2
A new feature pack (release 2) of which provides this server software with extra features, much like Windows "Fiji" and Windows Server 2003 R2

2010
Windows "Vienna" (previously code named "Black comb")
Previously code named "Black comb", this is the new code name for the new client operating system after Vista. Expected around 2010-ish time. Likely to change.

2011
Windows Server "Vienna" (previously code named "Black comb")
The new server product after "Longhorn" Server and "Longhorn" Server R2 which will provide even more features and technologies that we haven't even heard of yet! Expected around 2011-ish time but likely to change.

[Dave Hybrid]

Good post! :afro: