Chapter 1. Introduction to Windows Vista

Terms you’ll need to understand:

Windows Vista

Windows Aero

Windows Sidebar

Gadgets

Internet Explorer

Atomic Transaction Operations

Techniques/concepts you’ll need to master:

Describe the functions of Windows Vista.

List the differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista.

List and describe the various versions of Windows Vista.

Windows Vista (formerly known as Longhorn, Microsoft’s internal codename) is the latest workstation release of Microsoft Windows operating system that is designed for both home and business users. It was released to manufacturers on November 8, 2006, and released to the general public on January 30, 2007. Its predecessor, Windows XP, was released more than five years before Windows ...

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