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Re: [LUG] Microsoft Vista Hardware Requirements

 

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Henry Bremridge wrote:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
> 
> 
> A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
> 
> * 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
> * 1 GB of system memory.
> * A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
> * 128 MB of graphics memory.
> * 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
> * DVD-ROM Drive3.
> * Audio output capability.
> * Internet access capability.
> 
> Windows Aero requires 
> -   DirectX 9 class graphics processor that:
>     -   Supports a WDDM Driver.
>     -   Supports Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware.
>     -   Supports 32 bits per pixel.
> -   Adequate graphics memory.
>     -   64 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor less than
>         1,310,720 pixels
>     -   128 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at
>         resolutions from 1,310,720 to 2,304,000 pixels
>     -   256 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at
>         resolutions higher than 2,304,000 pixels
> 
> Does buying a Windows Vista Capable PC mean that I will receive a free
> upgrade to Windows Vista?
> 
> No. A PC that is Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready means that the PC
> is ready for an upgrade from Windows XP. You would still need to purchase
> the edition of Windows Vista that you want to install on your Windows Vista
> Capable or Premium Ready PC.
> 
> 
> Henry

the phrase "bugger that" springs to mind...

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Neil Stone

Systems Administrator
FlashTek UK

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