With the arrival of the June 30th retirement of Windows XP sales, we want to help you make a smooth transition by providing resources and more information on how to make the best choice for your company. If you’re planning to upgrade to Vista and are concerned about application compatibility, interested in “downgrading” your new Vista machines to XP or are looking for a general Vista resource with tips and tricks – you’ve come to the right place.
If you are currently considering a Vista upgrade, FPA suggests that you check all applications for Vista compatibility before making the switch and note that Vista will be receiving several facelifts in the coming year, which will enhance and stabilize future performance.
Vista and XP Retirement in the News
Learn more about how XP users are fighting to keep their beloved OS alive, which computer manufacturers are allowing users to "downgrade" newly purchased Vista computers back to XP, general response to Vista, and more.
As Microsoft continues to recommend
that business customers not pass over
Vista in favor of the forthcoming Windows
7, the company has been working quietly
to improve its software for desktop
virtualization, which could in the future
alleviate obstacles like application
compatibility that have plagued Vista
adoption.
Almost a year and a half since its launch, Windows Vista may be ready to penetrate big business and win the hearts and minds of CIOs, according to some watchers.
Stymied by a lack of user interest in Microsoft Vista , many North American developers are still not targeting the new operating system when writing new applications, according to a survey released last week. The survey did find some growth in Vista development will come in 2009.
Vista Upgrade and Downgrade Resources and Information
You have options! Whether you’re planning to buy new machines with the Vista OS and want to find out more about application compatibility or are interested in learning more about “downgrading” back to XP – we have the information you’re looking for.
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you to determine if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista. You can also use the Upgrade Advisor to determine if your Windows Vista-based PC is ready for an upgrade to a more powerful edition of Windows Vista.
This site allows the user to navigate and search a comprehensive list of logo'd hardware products that work with Windows Vista - from components to input devices, peripherals to mobile devices and everything in between.
Sage MAS 90 and 200 Version 4.20 are now supported on computers using Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions. Users must install Service Update 4 or later for compatibility with Windows Vista.
Vista Tips, Tricks & Procedures
Find ways to enhance your Vista experience here, even if it means choosing the “downgrade” option.
Microsoft Corp. said its next operating system will be made for touch-screen applications, an alternative to the computer mouse, and its top executives reaffirmed interest in joining forces with Yahoo Inc.
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