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XP vs. Vista: An Objective Comparison - (Found July 15, 2008 )

TechwareLabs has published XP vs. Vista: An Objective Comparison
http://www.ntcompatible.com/XP_vs._Vista_An_Objective_Comparison_s115240.html

Vista security is annoying by design - (Found July 15, 2008 )

If you're running Windows Vista, you're familiar with UAC (User Access Control). It's the security subsystem that pops up those irritating dialog boxes asking whether you really want to install software, modify system files, or write to the Registry.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Vista_security_is_annoying_by_design_s110099.html

Optimize USB Drive Performance in Vista - (Found July 15, 2008 )

OCModshop posted a guide about optimizing USB Drive Performance in Windows Vista
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Optimize_USB_Drive_Performance_in_Vista_s110138.html

Windows Vista SP1 Guides for IT Professionals 4.1 - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Microsoft published revision 4.1 of their Windows Vista SP1 Guides for IT Professionals
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Windows_Vista_SP1_Guides_for_IT_Professionals_4.1_s110171.html

Forrester's advice: Don't skip Vista - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Companies should think twice about skipping Windows Vista and should get started sooner rather than later on updating their client desktops to the latest Microsoft operating system, according to an independent report issued by Forrester Research.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Forresters_advice_Dont_skip_Vista_s110321.html

Test a new Vista Shell without Rebooting - (Found July 15, 2008 )

OCModShop posted a small guide about testing a new Vista Shell without rebooting
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Test_a_new_Vista_Shell_without_Rebooting_s110420.html

Microsoft starts pushing out Vista SP1 - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Software maker says Windows update will start going out Wednesday to those with automatic updates turned on, but cautions it may take time for everyone to get it.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Microsoft_starts_pushing_out_Vista_SP1_s110765.html

Vista SP1 released to Automatic Update - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Windows Vista customers can now receive the first service pack for the operating system via the Microsoft Automatic Update service, Microsoft said Wednesday.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Vista_SP1_released_to_Automatic_Update_s110795.html

Is Vista to blame for Windows revenue drop - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Microsoft said Thursday that Windows revenues during the first three months of 2008 were down nearly 24 percent from the same period last year.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Is_Vista_to_blame_for_Windows_revenue_drop_s110984.html

Vista as insecure as Windows 2000 - (Found July 15, 2008 )

Good news for users of Windows Vista. According to figures compiled by PC Tools, the OS has experienced only slightly more vulnerabilities than Windows 2000, which appeared eight years ago when malware was far less common.
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Vista_as_insecure_as_Windows_2000_s111741.html