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Microsoft Releases Vista Hardware Requirements

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i-know-you've-been-waiting-with-baited-breath dept.

Digital Inspiration writes "CNet reports that Microsoft has kicked off a 'Get Ready' campaign aimed at helping customers prepare for Windows Vista. The site also includes an Upgrade Advisor tool to help people determine just how Vista-ready an existing PC is." From the article: "The marketing programs and upgrade tool are designed to ease some of the uncertainty around Vista well ahead of the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, the two biggest PC selling times of the year. Vista had long been expected to arrive by the 2006 holidays, but Microsoft said in March that it would not arrive on store shelves until January."

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  1. Re:I know I'm a mac biggot... by pete-classic · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I use Windows a work. I use Fedora at home. I bought a Mac Mini a couple of months ago. I love the machine, but "Mac guys" shouldn't throw stones when it comes to performance/hardware. OS X is slick, but it is a dog in terms of UI responsiveness even on superior hardware.

  2. What's so funny? (n/t) by Mateo_LeFou · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    just kidding

    --
    My turnips listen for the soft cry of your love
  3. Re:I know I'm a mac biggot... by pete-classic · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Okay, I have no idea what you're talking about. Is there an upgrade or what?

    Also, why do you blame the Radeon? Did someone make apple put it in there?

    Also also, I thought I had some Intel graphics.

    Also also also, the problem is mainly app performance, not the GUI so much. Firefox and, to a lesser degree, finder just go out-the-fuck-to-lunch sometimes.

    -Peter