Shoppers go for the midnight discounts, not for Vista. (more…)

The jist of the story is to get Vista with a new machine, but don’t bother with an upgrade, just use IE7 with a firewall and antivirus on XP while making sure you stay up to date with patches. (more…)

As usual, Jon knows how to make an interview more interesting. Unfortunately we have to listen to Bill’s laugh! (more…)

• Some retailers plan to open doors after hours to sell Windows Vista
  Be the first, get in line!
• Microsoft Pumps $500 Million Into Vista Marketing Campaign
  $500 Million. ‘Wow’ is right!
• Best Buy Vista Video #1: Easier Than Ever
  A short video showing a few of Vista’s navigation features.
• Best Buy Vista Video #3: More Entertaining
  A short clip showing Windows Media Center on Vista.
• Best Buy Vista Video #4: More Mobile
  Short clip with sync and mobility features.
• Best Buy Vista Video #2: Enhanced Security
  A short clip with features related to security, including backup, IE7, parental controls, etc.
• Retailers Offer Windows Vista Discounts
  Choose the right store and you could get some extra swag with your Vista.
• Kiwis rush to Windows Vista?
  So is there any way to know who purchased the first retail version?
• Vista Launch In Second Life
  Watch the Vista launch in Second Life! Screen shots of the different locations are included, which are interesting to see for someone like me who’s never been into Second Life.
• Microsoft wants to replace JPEG with HD Photo format
  Microsoft keeps trying, but so far has only dominated in OS and productivity suite. I predict their new photo format will be as popular as their new PDF ‘replacement’.
• Sucker! First Windows Vista buyer!
  My question answered. Here is the first buyer of Vista retail.
• Bill Gates confirms, Vista Upgrade Under $100
  At $98.99 I’m surprised he didn’t say ‘well under $100′!
• ATI Catalyst 7.1 for Windows Vista
  At the last minute, the ATI drivers are ready!
• Vista DRM Cracked by Security Researcher
  Just in time for the retail launch!
• Windows Vista Team Blog : Offline Files
  Available since Windows 2000, but with some enhancements in Vista.
• XM Radio Online available with Windows Vista
  For those of you into satellite radio, you can now listen to XM Radio on Vista.
• Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key
  Say goodbye to Windows XP…
• Microsoft Misses The Mark With Vista Building Dancer Billboard
  A ‘Cirque’ style Vista billboard. I’m sure it was interesting for a couple minutes…

Available since Windows 2000, but with some enhancements in Vista. (more…)

What good is a computer without some games to waste time with? What better game to waste time with than Solitaire? Well, Vista has Solitaire, and it’s improved from previous versions. Nice graphics, sounds, and even animation, the effects will make you feel like you’re really there, with yourself, playing cards. (more…)

The articles are still a bit sparse, but with the consumer release coming out today, the next edition will hopefully be a bit more robust. If you have any ideas for articles, now’s the time to start writing so you’ll have them ready for the third edition. For now, here’s two great submissions for your viewing pleasure. (more…)