It’s obvious Microsoft tracks what’s happening in the blogosphere. Rumblings about the extras, then boom, extras released. Keep reading →

• Passlogix Adds Windows Vista Support to v-Go Sign-On Platform
  This enterprise single sign-on solution is now Vista ready.
  (tags: Software Enterprise Compatibility )
• Infolytica Corporation Releases MagNet Design Suite for Windows Vista and Launches
  The newest releases of MagNet, ElecNet, ThermNet and OptiNet are fully compatible with Vista. If you use CAE software for magnetic, electric, and thermal analyses, you’ll want to check out their latest releases.
  (tags: Software Compatibility )

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More discontent over the missing Vista Ultimate Extras. Keep reading →

• NVIDIA ForceWare 163.71 Beta driver released
  Yet another Nvidia beta this week.
  (tags: Nvidia Software Video Drivers Beta )
• Vista burns laptop hard disks - Failure eight times higher than under XP
  Vista runs a hard drive 7 to 9 degrees warmer, even in idle mode says a German magazine.
  (tags: Hardware )

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The end of summer is here, where’s the Vista Ultimate Extras we were promised? Keep reading →

• Windows Vista Team Blog : 10 Things ? Windows Media Center Movie Browser
  For those using Home Premium or Ultimate, the Movie Browser is another one of those functions that’s available but many don’t know about.
  (tags: Review Media Center )
• Internet statistics reveal Vista?s lack of acceptance.
  I doubt it’s a very scientific study, but some stats suggest Vista only makes up 3% of web browsing. I’m sure if I look at my logs, my stats would suggest almost everyone is using Vista. Who’s right? Who cares.
  (tags: PR )

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Apparently the Vista Ultimate Language Packs disappeared for a bit, but are now back. Keep reading →

• Legal fight over ‘Vista capable’ PCs gets trial date: October 2008
  I know why they still need to have trials like this, but it sure does seem pointless!
  (tags: Legal )
• Warning: ZoneAlarm 7.1 Reported to Kill Vista Cracks
  Not sure what incentive ZoneAlarm would have to remove Vista hacks, but some are claiming it is happening.
  (tags: Security Hack Software )

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Microsoft is trying to get ahead of this one and says there will be more Extras coming. Will it be enough? Keep reading →

• Vista Ultimate add-ons promised not delivered
  This story points out that NO Ultimate extras have been offered since Vista’s consumer release in January (DreamScene is a Beta, so it doesn’t count). Ultimate users paid for em, so where are they?
  (tags: Ultimate Extras )
• 10 Things You Might Not Know About Windows Vista
  Hey, I knew all ten, what do I win?
  (tags: Features )
• Trying out the Windows Easy Transfer Companion Beta
  I didn’t even realize it wasn’t out yet, but apparently it’s just now being released as a Beta. Six months after the OS is released, they are ready to help people migrate to it. Good plan.
  (tags: Software Migrate )