Introduction to Windows Vista
- What is Windows Vista?
- What does " Vista " mean?
- What does "Connected, Clear, and Confident" mean?
- When will Windows Vista be available to UI Students?
- Is Windows Vista designed more for consumers or for business users?
A. Windows Vista is the next release in Microsoft's Windows product line.
A. " Vista " as Microsoft envisions it represents the expanding possibilities that Windows presents to its users as a means to organize, manage, and generally make their "Digital Life" easier. When envisioned, the word " Vista " produces images of clarity and this is Microsoft's vision for the next version of Windows.
Q. What does "Connected, Clear, and Confident" mean?
A. Microsoft's tag line for its next version of Windows means three things: connected signifies how it will be easier to connect to any network or connect any device to your computer; clear means that it will be easier to organize your large amounts of email or data without clutter or confusion; and confident means that Microsoft is making large strides to reclaim customer confidence in their Windows based PCs by making them more secure, more reliable, and easier to use.
Q. When will Windows Vista be available to UI Students?
A. See the Getting Microsoft Vista page for the latest information on Vista availability.
Q. Is Windows Vista designed more for consumers or for business users?
A. There are major versions of Vista targeting each type of user. Refer to the ITS Help Desk's Guide to the Windows Vista versions for more information.
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Last Updated: 04/24/2008