• How do I turn on Aero in Vista?
  A good overview of what’s involved in running Aero in Vista.

• Windows Vista Activation Grace Period and 5 License States Explained
  An excellent overview of the many states your Vista license can be in.
• Pre-order Windows Vista? Microsoft would rather you didn’t
  Why Microsoft would prefer you go to the store instead of click from your couch.
• 25 Shortcomings of Microsoft Vista OS - A good reason to choose GNU/Linux …
  An obvious religious post from a Linux supporter. Many of the points are weak, but there are certainly some good points raised.
• Wow Starts January 29: Microsoft Sets Vista Consumer Launch
  It’s unclear if they are releasing Vista on the 29th, or just celebrating the release on the 29th.

• Vista is WinHlp-less.
  Old fashioned .hlp files no longer work in Vista, and vendors are prohibited from distributing the Windows Help program. Only users can download it, and only once it’s made available before the consumer release of Vista.
• Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs
  Microsoft updates it’s requirements for running Vista.
• Windows Vista Team Blog : Windows Vista and protection from malware
  An easy to understand explanation of Vista’s resistance/vulnerability to viruses.

• The Windows Shutdown crapfest
  A very interesting read from someone that worked on the Vista Shutdown Menu, and doesn’t sound to pleased about the process.

• Vista Wins on Looks. As for Lacks …
  A good article about the good and the bad in Vista.
• Windows Vista - New York Times Video
  I finally got around to watching the much talked about ‘proof’ that Microsoft didn’t copy Apple’s OSX. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s a bit over 3 minutes long, and dripping with sarcasm, well worth the watch.
• BadVista Blog
  The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today launched BadVista.org, a campaign with a twofold mission of exposing the harms inflicted on computer users by the new Microsoft Windows Vista and promoting free software alternatives that respect users’ security an
• Pogue’s Posts - Technology - New York Times Blog
  Apparently some people aren’t bright enough to understand sarcasm, and have been sending hate mail to the creator of the New York Times video ‘proving’ Microsoft didn’t copy Apple.

• Vista Mythbusters | Ed Bott’s Windows Expertise
  A series of articles ‘busting’ some of the ‘myths’ about Windows Vista.
• Security In Microsoft Vista? It Could Happen
  A look at the security enhancements in Vista, and how they can make a difference.
  (tags: security)
• IT Pro Evangelist : IT Pro Windows Vista Resources
  A list of different resources that are useful to anyone working with Vista, especially IT pros.
  (tags: resources)

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