Archive for January, 2008

Vista and pro audio (CNET)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

An article in today’s Guardian helps explain why professional audio engineers are avoiding Vista.

No plans to bring Halo Wars to Windows Vista (Games Radar)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

Microsoft has said it has no plans to “develop Halo Wars for Windows Vista at this time,” in response to day-old gossip.

Pointe Vista decision expected Thursday (KXII Sherman)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

MARSHALL COUNTY, OK — After several months of negotiations both Pointe Vista developers and state land officials say the transfer of 700 acres is set to happen sometime Thursday.

Free utility condenses Windows Vista from 15GB to 1.4GB (InfoWorld)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

A Croatian college student has created a utility that installs a seriously stripped-down Windows Vista, saying the heft of Microsoft’s biggest desktop operating system is just too big to believe. “Who can justify a 15GB operating system?” asked Dino Nuhagic, a fifth-year student from Split, a Croatian city on the Adriatic. Not Nuhagic, or the uncounted users who have turned to his …

New Click to Chat Feature for Grande Vista Bay (Broadcast Newsroom)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

ROCKWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Tennessee Land & Lakes has implemented its new Click to Chat feature for Grande Vista Bay. By going to its website, at http://www.tennesseelandandlakes.com , customers can now chat with one of Tennessee Land & Lakes’ friendly and knowledgeable sales staff without ever leaving their computer.

Yahoo Messenger for Vista reaches new speeds (CNET)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

A new Windows Vista Hotfix lights a fire under Yahoo Messenger for Vista’s preview version, accelerating performance.

Valley Vista freshman has tools, temperament for swimming greatness (The Arizona Republic)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

She’s quiet and humble, but Valley Vista’s Emily Sullivan is making a name for herself and her school on the high school swim circuit.

Feb. launch set for new Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1 tools (Addict 3D)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

Ahead of its launch of Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP, Microsoft is planning to ship in late February assessment tools for IT shops so they can get their networks in order and ease any planned migrations.

Time for a Vista Do-Over? (Slashdot)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

DigitalDame2 writes “”There’s nothing wrong with Vista,” PC Mag editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff tells a Microsoft rep at this year’s CES. “but you guys have a big problem on your hands. Perception is reality, and the perception is that Vista is a dud.” He goes on to confess that the operating system is too complex and burdened by things people don’t need. Plus, Vista sometimes seems so slow. …

Happy first birthday Windows Vista! (Addict 3D)

Posted in News  by | January 31st, 2008

365 days and 100 million licenses later, enthusiasm for a safe, reliable and engaging Windows Vista experience is high.Since the worldwide release of Windows Vista one year ago today, people are doing more and getting more out of their Windows experience.