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• Vista Codec Package 4.4.9 Final
  The latest update to this code package includes an updated AC3Filter and ffdshow, and has some bug fixes as well.
  (tags: Codec Software )
• Featured Windows Vista Download: Get Virtual Desktops on Vista
  Get multiple desktops that allow key combo’s to jump between them.
  (tags: Desktop Software Beta )

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The latest update to this code package includes an updated AC3Filter and ffdshow, and has some bug fixes as well. Keep reading →

• Vista Prevents Users Playing High-Def Content
  Here’s more detail on the High-Def arguements. If what they say is true, that home captured HD is prevented, that’s one thing, but if it’s all commercial, that’s another. In the end, DRM sucks, but Vista certainly isn’t the first or last to use it.
  (tags: DRM HD-DVD Video )
• Vista SP1 brings small UI tweaks, including refreshed ?NO GUI? boot splash & volume sliders.
  Here’s a couple screen shots of some UI enhancements in the leaked SP1 beta
  (tags: Beta SP1 GUI )

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This is of course by choice of the content licenser, it’s not Vista’s fault. I’ve seen a number of posts talking about this, but I wonder, do Linux or Mac users even have an options to view this same content? Keep reading →

• iTunes and iPhone Kill Vista
  In the end, you may have to completely disable DEP to get your iPhone to work with Vista.
  (tags: Apple Compatibility DEP iPhone )
• Autodesk Inventor LT Technology Preview on Microsoft Windows Vista?
  AudoDesk Inventor isn’t officially supported yet on Vista. What’s more interesting is the picture of a beautiful girl they included in this blog article. Not an image I would expect from a corporation like AutoDesk!
  (tags: Humor Compatibility AutoDesk )

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If you’ve installed the Vista Codec Package, this update adds a few improvements. Keep reading →

• VistaBase
  A Vista specific site (though it also has a section for Windows Server 2008) that has over 300 articles that span different Vista related topics.
  (tags: Resources )
• Cozi Central now works with Vista!
  Cozi Central helps busy families manage schedules, appointments, shopping and communications from wherever you are. The PC client is now Vista compatible.
  (tags: Software Compatibility )

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A number of updates, including support for SVCD’s, improved M2P playback, improved flv1/4 support, and improved MPEG2-TS playback. Keep reading →

• Only 50 percent of IT managers upgrade to Vista because of its improved security
  Some good points reguarding why some administrators may or may not like Vista.
  (tags: Upgrade )
• Is an IT boot camp the way to shape up for Windows Vista?
  Cram everything you need to know about Vista into a weekend!
  (tags: Training )
• Nikon Codec Updated
  The issues with the Nikon RAW codec that we reported last week were due to an expired certificate. The issue has been addressed, and the updated codec can be downloaded from the Nikon Website.
  (tags: Nikon Codec )
• Survey: Half Of Windows Vista Adoption Driven By Security
  A new study shows that IT managers are intrigued about Vista’s new on-board security, along with user account control and an overall sense of better safeguards.
  (tags: Security )
• XPS Essentials Pack Now Available
  If you deal with XPS documents, and you don’t like viewing them in IE7, here’s an alternative for you.
  (tags: IE7 XPS )