In the wake of Microsoft’s Professional Developer Conference, where Windows 7 was prominently featured, solution providers are hoping that Microsoft will stop trying to convince them that Vista isnt’ a flop.

Dozens of residents showed up to voice their concerns Thursday night about alleged police brutality in Chula Vista. But even before the meeting got started, people were talking about a videotape that the police department refuses to release.

Anonymous writes “By now a lot has been reported on the new features and improvements in Ubuntu 8.10; it also looks like the OS is outperforming Vista in early benchmarking (Geekbench, boot times, etc.) At what point does this start to make a difference in the market place?” (And though there are lot of ways to benchmark computers, Ubuntu 8.10 with Compiz Fusion is certainly prettier on my Eee …

Due to a damaged water service line in the area, some residents of Vista Gardens Buildings will be temporarily without water until the completion of repairs.

Microsoft developers have changed the functionality of many of Windows’ components. DNS is one of them. A DNS client component running on a Vista computer behaves differently than it did in previous versions of Windows.

Recent sales numbers for Windows Vista paint a somewhat dreary picture for the OS as consumers and enterprises try to save dollars in an economic downturn.

HUA HIN, Thailand - Microsoft has been touting its latest version of Windows this week and moved closer to dropping the much-derided Vista operating system by the wayside.

VISTA —- The number of Vista deputies out looking for drunken drivers will double on weekend nights during November and December, the Vista Sheriff’s Station sergeant said Thursday.

BELLA VISTA — Bella Vista will pick up the tab for street maintenance starting Saturday.

BELLA VISTA — Bella Vista will pick up the tab for street maintenance starting Saturday.