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Customizing Windows Vista Business Edition - Licensing, Reimaging, and Product Activation Considerations

This white paper discusses the benefits of customizing Windows Vista Business Edition and reviews the activation impacts associated with customization. It also provides the policy implications of customization and details these implications through common customization scenarios.

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Customization, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2009-01-26

Simple, Strong and Spectacular Microsoft Vista & Toshiba Notebooks for Business

A Toshiba notebook PC preinstalled with Microsoft Vista Business offers you the security, mobility, and productivity enhancements you need to focus on what matters most, your business. Experience a world above and beyond Windows XP with a Toshiba notebook preinstalled with Windows Vista Business. Get the operating system of tomorrow...

Tags: Notebook, PC Connection Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Toshiba Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2008-06-23

Professor Teaches Windows Vista Business 1 (Windows)

Professor Teaches, the leading brand of training, provides realistic, interactive, and complete training for Windows Vista Business. Build your skills and learn everything you need, from beginning to advanced topics. Learn how to use the new interface, enhanced security, and advanced search capabilities of Vista Business to work more effectively,...

Tags: Professor, Microsoft Windows Vista, Training, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Individual Software, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-03-03

Software Developer Optimizes Productivity and Security With New Desktop Environment

Software developer FWBS needed to maintain technology leadership while improving the productivity of its employees. The company installed the Windows Vista Business operating system across the organization. Using new productivity tools in Windows Vista Business, FWBS is reducing development times and providing cutting-edge technologies to customers. New security features are...

Tags: Desktop, Developer, Security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Software Developer, Security Feature, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Case studies 2008-03-01

Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops

View Available Dates and LocationsIn this 3-day, instructor-led course, get the knowledge and skills you need to successfully deploy Windows Vista business desktops throughout your organization. Discover the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customizing the deployment method, and then ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Deployment Life Cycle, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Training 2008-01-01

Windows Vista Business upgrade (Windows)

Note: This downloadable version of Windows Vista is an upgrade only. Users can upgrade to Windows Vista Business from Windows XP Pro, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Tablet PC. Windows Vista Business is the first Windows operating system designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. It helps...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-01-29

Windows Vista Business

Compare editionsFor a side-by-side comparison chart of Windows Vista editions, click below.Windows Vista is Microsoft's first new operating system in more than five years and the successor to Windows XP. However, it is not worth rushing out to purchase. If you desperately need to buy a new PC (if your...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Product reviews 2007-01-24

Virtual Vista Q and A

Im still trying to understand the confusing new licensing terms that affect how and when you can run Windows Vista within a virtual machine. In the interests of clarity, I sent a list of questions to Microsoft and received answers from Microsoft Director Scott Woodgate. I have corrected a few...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Blog posts 2006-10-19

Additional Resources

Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"

RE: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are One report has at 4% market share the weekend of launch so im sure its past that already.Has Windows 7 marketshare eclipsed total OS X marketshare yet?Just wondering. :)MSFT: 1/2000 = $56. Today, $28.40Win 7 may not be the catastrophe the last...

Tags: Sales strategy, Businesses, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, stock split, Win7, recession, Steve Ballmer, sales, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Clean install with Windows 7 upgrade media? Get the facts!

Unbelievable"Last week I complained about Microsoft?s shoddy documentation of how its upgrade procedures are supposed to work. I?m delighted to report that I got a tremendous and immediate response from within Microsoft, offering assistance in my testing and also promising to clean up and expand their documentation."So what exactly did...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, product key, acccount, clean install, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less

Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-01

Dear Microsoft: What's the deal with Windows 7 upgrades?

Location?38.921473?N 77.066946?WYep, same here ...... stonewalled at every turn. With you ...... I can see, because you've been pulling on Microsoft's scab lately. But in Ed's case, I don't know why they would treat him like that.^o^Message has been deleted..Believe it or not ...... it makes little difference. The...

Tags: upgrade media, reverse engineering, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Ubuntu 9.10 launch - 29 October

If it's ...... easier than Win7 to install, they will have a winner!^o^Yawn, another boring launch of another boring linux distro. No excitement, people aren't enthused. There is nothing new here. As I said...BORING.Well 9.04 was not diffcult to install Not sure what you are going for here 9.04 was...

Tags: Linux, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, KDE 4 Desktop, Win7, Ubuntu, HDCP, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

JBuddy Messenger 3.1.091026 (Mac)

JBuddy Messenger is a multi-protocol, cross-platform instant messaging desktop client. JBuddy Messenger supports popular public instant messaging protocols as well as enterprise instant messaging servers and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and other Java-enabled desktop environments. System Requirements: JBuddy Messenger requires a Java Runtime Environment JRE...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Screen Name, IM, JBuddy Messenger, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions

Except that most software is not 64-bitnor are most drivers. Also, you have a nasty Microsoft enforced warning screen if you are trying to use non-signed drivers each time you boot. Not a killer, but stupid and annoying.Also, as someone else pointed out, if you don't have at least 4...

Tags: Network technology, Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, Windows 7 Upgrade, 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!

Vista is still alive here..."Vista definitely improved"Vista-preinstalled SP1/SP2 Just Works, so I have no immediate plans to upgrade to Windows 7. Right now, I don't want to tempt fate.I don't see why people get all emo over Vista's UAC. It doesn't bother me.Yes, everyone says that Windows 7 is better...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!

This Halloween, let's all celebrate what we're really feeling: The Wicked Vista is DEAD! In the United States, we've got a bunch of frivolous holidays. I've always regarded Halloween as a particularly frivolous holiday, one in which we encourage our...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Halloween, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-24

What Windows7 could mean for Linux

Success becomes a problemIf Win7 is as trouble-free as advertised, then there will be a mass-migration to it. This will make M$ great money in the short term. But once customers are there, they are less likely to EVER upgrade again! They are "happy" with XP now - save for...

Tags: SOAP, Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Azure, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Communication Foundation, Microsofts, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

News to know: Windows 7, Net Neutrality, Nokia-Apple; Kindle

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Windows 7 Coverage Andrew Nusca: Liveblog: Microsoft CEO Ballmer kicks off Windows 7 availability Adrian Kingsley-Hughes:...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-23

Vista dropped for Windows 7 midway through upgrades

Are they REALLY that different?So Windows 7 is a "drop in replacement" for Windows Vista? Well didn't we already know this? Windows 7 is little more than a "reheat" of Vista anyway (some less kind than I would say "service pack").The acid test is will business upgrade from XP to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22