Vista launched already
Moldova.ORG -- Microsoft Corp. shipped out Windows Vista in 70 countries on Tuesday , delivering a new computer operating system that aims to better manage the explosion of digital media and protect users from the dangers of the Internet.
The world's biggest software maker marked the launch of its first all-new Windows operating system in five years with a marketing blitz, including commercials featuring basketball star Lebron James and appearances by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on morning and late-night chat shows.
Redmond called Vista the most important release of its dominant operating system since Windows 95 more than a decade ago, when shoppers waited for hours to be among the first to run the new software.
The most obvious change is the new look. Vista's "Aero" interface uses 3-D graphics to create translucent windows that appear to float above the background screen.Other changes are more subtle like improved security, search bars to help users find information easier and a new multimedia platform for digital video, music and pictures.
According to research reports, in the first year of its release, Vista, which required a $6 billion investment from Microsoft, will be installed on more than 100 million PCs worldwide.
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