Lesson 1. Meet Vista
Goals
Learn how Vista is different from XP
Learn about new interface features in Vista
Learn about security and performance enhancements to Vista
When it comes to Microsoft Windows Vista, “Why should I care?” is a legitimate question. After all, you’ve been using Windows XP for years and, despite some issues, it’s probably serving your needs. Besides, you most likely saw plenty of early reviews about Vista that were less than enthusiastic.
Still, the introduction of a new version of Windows is a big deal. The last time Microsoft released a major version was in 2001 with Windows XP. With a share of the personal computer operating system market that is above 90 percent, Microsoft’s decisions affect hundreds of millions of people ...
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