links for 2007-01-04

Virtual PC 2007 Release Candidate is available

The Microsoft alternative to VMware
Hide an Update from Vistaâ€™s Windows Update

A tip that those that are hacking Vista’s activation are probably using so they can keep running.
Windows Vista Exam 70-620 is now live

Important information if you are Microsoft Certified
Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista

$39 for a cable to connect your old PC to the new PC you’ll have to buy to run Vista so you can copy over your old files. Unnecessary of course if you have networking or an external hard drive, or little enough data that burning CD’s/DVD’s is possible.
Half of North American Business PCs Aren’t Ready for Vista

Not surprising, especially considering most are just needed to do word processing, spread sheet and e-mail, for which Vista’s only benefits will be the increased security and improved deployment options.
ReadyBoost Compatibility Chart

A huge list (176 items when I viewed it) of USB and other flash memory devices that have been tested with Vista’s ReadyBoost.