Windows Vista is graphics-based operating system from Microsoft that is used on personal computers (PCs), both for home users and businesses, on a laptop computer, or media center.
Before Windows Vista was announced by name on July 22, 2005, the operating system is better known by the codename Longhorn (derived from the name of the Longhorn Saloon, a popular bar in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada).
Microsoft launched Windows Vista on 8 November 2006 to business users, and January 30, 2007 for home users. Thus, the launch of Windows Vista is located more than five years since the launch of Windows XP on October 25, 2001
computer specs for windows vista
According to Microsoft, the computer that can run Windows Vista are classified as "Vista Capable" and "Vista Premium Ready"
1. Computer "Vista Capable" requires a minimum 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and graphics card with DirectX 9 class. However, this classification will not be able to support high-end Vista graphics, including the Aero interface.
2. Computer "Vista Premium Ready" requires at least a 1GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, and graphics card that is compatible with the Aero interface and a minimum of 128MB mendukum new WDDM.
Logo fitted with computers that are ready for Windows Vista (although configured for Windows XP
Vista Capable computers or the like, requires a minimum processor speed of 800 MHz, Memory 512 MB RAM and a graphics card that supports DirectX 9. Computers of this type are not capable of supporting high-end Vista graphics, including the Aero interface. By contrast Vista Premium Ready computer can support the feature "high-end" Vista however, required at least 1 GHz processor, 1 GB main memory, and graphics cards compatible with Aero with a minimum of 128 MB memory and support Windows Display Driver Model new.
Editions of Windows Vista
1. Windows Vista Starter
Much like Windows XP Starter Edition, this edition is still 32-bit technology, this edition is limited to local area, particularly as an alternative to the use of legal rather than pirated copies. Users of this edition will be very limited use, for example, can only be to use three programs at the same time, restrictions on network connections, and physical memory is limited to 256MB.
2. Windows Vista Home Basic
Like Windows XP Home Edition, with 64-bit technology, its also increase. But not as much as the other editions, Home Basic is intended for home users who do not require higher facilities. The theme "Aero Glass" with transparent effects will not be included in this edition. Home Basic only supports up to 8GB of physical memory.
3. Windows Vista Home Premium
Based on Windows Vista Home Basic, this edition has the additional support features higher segment devoted to home users, such as HDTV support and DVD menu creation. Another addition is a lot more games, support for tablet and mobile computers, file encryption system, as well as photo management application. This edition is similar to Windows XP Media Center Edition and Tablet PC Edition. Home Premium supports up to 16GB of physical memory.
4. Windows Vista Busines
Comparable to Windows XP Professional, and intended for business users. Media Center features of Home Premium is not included in this edition, but has facilities IIS web server, fax support, offline files, support for dual physical processor, Remote Desktop, collaboration, P2P, and able to handle up to 128GB of memory. Product activation is not required for this edition.
5. Windows Vista Enterprise
This edition is intended for the enterprise segment, and is a high-level edition of the Business edition. Additional features include a single-session version of Virtual PC, multilingual interface support, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and support for UNIX applications. This edition will not be available through retail or OEM channels, but through the Microsoft Software Assurance.
6. Windows Vista Ultimate
This edition combines all features of Home, Premium, and Enterprise. In this edition also added support for making podcasts (which is translated by Microsoft to be "Blogcasting"), program-enhancing gaming performance (WinSAT), DVD ripping facilities, and special online services for downloadable media, as well as additional customer service options. The Ultimate edition is intended as the most impressive edition of Vista, aimed at high-end users, gamers, multimedia professionals, as well as PC addicts. Such as Business and Enterprise editions, product activation is also not required.