http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx
::User Experience::
a) integrated desktop search with instant search (is it anyway faster/ newer then slocate in Linux
except a nice looking GUI ?)
b) Live Icon in new Explorer (i think i am quite accoustomed to this in GNOME & KDE)
c) Command Bars show Context Sensitive Tasks depending on file type (You have to check old versions of RedHat to know when it was implented in Linux)
d) Windows Vista Aero provides spectacular visual effects such as glass-like interface elements that you can see through (Adjust the Transparency level in KDE and see what you got)
e) Live Taskbar Thumbnails
f) Windows Flip & Filp 3D
::Security::
a) A PC protected from viruses, worms, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software (Same old unkept promise of NT, lets see what happen to this one)
b) User Account Control (Never dare to think of M$ catching Linux in this field, anyone heard of "sudo" in Linux)
c) No Virus in Vista, very good, but then why this...
"In addition to using these built-in Windows Vista features, you should help keep your computer healthy by using antivirus software such as Windows OneCare or an antivirus solution from one of Microsoft's partners. Whichever option you choose, remember to update your antivirus software regularly. These updates are generally available through a subscription from your antivirus vendor."
Source: Better protection from malware
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/foreveryone/security.mspx
Follow the last line in the qoute...
::IE 7::
really cant remember when Mozilla,Opera implemented these features
a) Tabbed Browsing
b) Built in RSS Reader
c) Protected/Author Mode browsing (check out the full list in Opera, cant type all modes here, list is long)
::Performance::
a) SuperFetch : preloads most used applications into memory
b) ReadyBoost : use USB drives as RAM
c) ReadyDrive : flash hard-drive(also called hybrid HD) support
Many OSS device driver developers has to develop their product without full khnowladge the hardware specification as the "Vendors" charge a huge amount to provide the specification.
They have to use reverse engineering to "guess" the specifications. Still hardware support is not way behind in Linux. If someone thinks that Linux has loosed this field, just wait a while before making any comments.
They have to use reverse engineering to "guess" the specifications. Still hardware support is not way behind in Linux. If someone thinks that Linux has loosed this field, just wait a while before making any comments.
::Networking::
Network Map (Nothing new for me atleast)
::Gadgets & Sidebar::
Do you know what a NewsTicker, PersonalNotes and a hell lots of free small utilities (called applets) and many like that does in KDE & GNOME?
Now, the point is that I am not against Vista or M$, but the main fact is that Vista is niether the only nor the best OS in this world. The defination of Best is relative to somebody, for me the OS that will give me normal look and features with maximum performance through proper utilisation of limited resource is best. But it is perfectly justified for somebody to choose one with the catchy outlook and superb presentation as the best.
Till now i am a user of XP, Debian and Fedora and i never look down on any of them, because where one loose the other wins.
For more information on M$ Vista check out this link...
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_preview_2005.asp
