----- Original Message ----- From: "Brittany Sanchez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Vista hardware requirements ?
> Hey guys, > Microsoft said this about Vista hardware requirements: > > "A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista-like the new Windows Aero user experience-may require advanced or additional hardware. > > A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least: > * A modern processor (at least 800MHz). > * 512 MB of system memory. > * A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. > > Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs > To get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware. > > 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." > > Source: > http://www.windows-vista-update.com/Systems_requirements_for_Windows_Vista.html > > Do you guys believe that these are realistic requirements? > Have any of their OS requirements EVER been realistic? Win 95 was supposedly able to run on 4 MB of RAM. Win 98 'required' at least 32 MB RAM, and Win XP can run on 128 MB of RAM according to Microsoft. Yeah, Riiiiight. Expect to need a GB of RAM and P4/Athlon XP class processor minimum. Norm Higgs http://computers.forbiddenjoy.com https://www.linkedin.com/e/fpf/4018099 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> You can search right from your browser? It's easy and it's free. See how. http://us.click.yahoo.com/_7bhrC/NGxNAA/yQLSAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
