NewsMost Enterprises Intend to Skip Vista All Together: Survey

A survey conducted by Ziff Davis Enterprise Research has revealed that 72% of the enterprises plan to abstain from Windows Vista despite the release of Service Pack 1. This comes at a time when most analysts expect enterprises to adopt Vista en masse.

Vista almost seems to be an anathema, for about 3/4th of the enterprises are so unequivocal in their dislike for Vista that they don’t even intend to adopt the OS three years down the line. Around 28% envisage a move to the OS anywhere between late 2008 and 2010. Half of those surveyed are not fazed by the end of XP’s retail sales and OEM distribution.

Lesson for Microsoft: The Mojave Experiment hasn’t been able to fool incredulous enterprises and it's time that MS devoted more time to addressing Vista’s glaring performance issues. Address their grievances, the tide will surely turn.

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NewsWindows Vista SP1 - Ready to Download (at Last!)

It's been a long, looong wait for Service Pack 1, but the waiting's over. Here are the links you need to get it and other must-have support files.

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How-TosBefore You Install Vista SP1, Make Sure Your Software's Ready

Windows Vista SP1's full of terrific improvements, but some software programs aren't ready for the new, improved Vista. Take time now to make sure your favorite programs are ready to roll with SP1.

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NewsWhy Vista SP1 "RTM" Doesn't Mean "Ready to Download" - Yet

Find out why Vista SP1 "RTM" doesn't mean "ready to download" - and why you might see the wearin' of the green before the downloadin' of the code.

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NewsWhat Else is New in Windows Vista SP1?

Better performance and enhanced reliability are just part of what Vista SP1 brings to the table. Support for new hardware, new features, and much more is part of the package.

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NewsVista SP1 By the Numbers - Performance Numbers, That Is

Vista SP1's RC (Release Candidate, not the soft drink) is almost ready for public consumption - and performance improvements may be part of the menu. Find out what's being promised.

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NewsThe Wraps Come Off of Windows Vista SP1...

Microsoft reveals in detail what's in Windows Vista SP1 - at last.

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