Vista “Features”
What's different between Windows-XP and Vista?
- Gadgets
- 3D Aero interface
- Live Taskbar Thumbnails
- Moved stuff like Search, Run, and Control Panel, Add/Remove programs (now Programs and features), Menu – Microsoft crowds out all other programs. Moved the Recycle dialog to a horizontal approach.
- Windows Explorer looks different (Right click on START). The START button needs to SAY “START” – Microsoft may THINK it is the beginning and end of everything, but words have their place. (IMHO)
- Security? Windows Defender (slow and bad reviews)
- “MY” vs Computer, Documents, etc.
- Different or NO drivers for many (?) Applications and devices
- MANY shutdown options – no words (again)
- Vista versions and (upgrade/full) costs:
- Basic: $100/$200
- Premium: $160/$240
- Business: $200/?
- Ultimate: $260/$400