When Should I Upgrade to Microsoft’s New Operating System, Vista?
Fall 2006
Microsoft's highly anticipated operating system, Vista, is currently available for purchase, but does that mean you should immediately line up for the upgrade? Not necessarily. While many users want to utilize the most current software, experience shows that software companies often need time to work out kinks.
NUIT is testing all centrally supported applications and recommends waiting at least three months or until Service Pack 1 is released to upgrade to Vista. When you upgrade, you will benefit from expanded security efforts, including new outbound filtering in the firewall and a defender that detects potentially suspicious software.
Before you upgrade, ask yourself if this operating system is right for your needs. Do you really need to upgrade? Is your system capable of supporting Vista? Microsoft representative Troy Sharpe addressed these questions at a recent NUIT Tech Talk, where nearly sixty people filled the University Library Forum Room to hear about several of Vista's features, including:
- Aero glass: a visually dynamic translucent effect
- Sidebar: increases productivity with instant access to gadgets
- Gadgets: customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance
Want to know more about Vista? A Microsoft representative is returning for another NUIT Tech Talk: Vista on January 31. To attend this event, please register in advance.
