User Interface
Windows Vista will be shipped with 4 distinct User Interfaces(UIs):
- Standard - Updated cosmetic and functional features over Windows XP
- Classic - Similiar to Windows 2000 with the same functionality as Standard
- Basic - All the features of Standard with increased aesthetic value
- Aero - All the features of Basic but with many more visual improvements
Quick Feature Guide
Standard/Classic |
Basic |
Aero |
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X |
X |
X |
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| Preview/Reading Pane | X |
X |
X |
| Live Icons | X |
X |
X |
| Streamlined Explorers | X |
X |
X |
| Redesigned Start Menu | X |
X |
X |
| Increased Stability | X |
X |
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| Desktop Composition (smooth window re-draw) | X |
X |
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| Smooth Window Animations | X |
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| Windows Flip 3D | X |
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| Windows Flip | X |
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| Taskbar Thumbnails | X |
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| Transparent Glass | X |
Last Updated: 04/24/2008