| vis-ta [vis-tuh] (n.)1. a view or prospect, esp. one seen | | | | include: |
| through a long, narrow avenue or passage, as | | | | - Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 |
| between rows of trees or houses.2. such an avenue | | | | - Windows Vista Hardware Assessment |
| or passage, esp. when formally planned.3. a | | | | - Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor |
| far-reaching mental view: vistas of the future. | | | | 2. What does Windows Vista have that Windows |
| Certainly, one of the hot technology topics for 2007 is | | | | XP™ doesn't? |
| Windows Vista™. | | | | Some key enhancements in Windows Vista: |
| For business owners, the big question is, "When should | | | | - Better networking and mobility options |
| I upgrade?" | | | | - Better organization of information through the new |
| Obviously, no one (except, perhaps, someone selling | | | | Windows Aero user interface |
| MicrosoftÂ(R) products) has a definite answer to | | | | - Better OS-resident security features through the |
| that question. It depends on what critical software your | | | | redesigned Windows Defender toolset |
| business is running and what you're trying to achieve | | | | 3. When are you planning on upgrading your computer |
| with your technology infrastructure. To that end, I've | | | | hardware? |
| listed 3 general questions for you to consider when | | | | If you're planning on upgrading to new PCs anytime |
| deciding whether to alter your own technology vista. | | | | soon, it might be worth waiting to upgrade with the |
| 1. Are your critical business applications compatible with | | | | new PC purchase (most PC manufacturers are able |
| Windows Vista? | | | | to ship with Windows Vista pre-installed now). |
| Microsoft has launched a partnered initiative called | | | | Hopefully, this generates some good "food for thought" |
| Application Compatibility Factory. Part of that initiative is | | | | as you make a "Tekno Savvy" decision on when to |
| to ensure that businesses have a solid set of | | | | upgrade your enterprise PCs to Windows Vista. To |
| assessment tools at their disposal to make a decision | | | | get more information about Windows Vista and other |
| on when to upgrade to Windows Vista. These tools | | | | Microsoft products, check out our knowledge base. |