Check out the Windows Vista Innovation Café

Posted by:
Nick White
09:03 AM Wednesday
Feb 07, 2007
17 Comments

Looking for new and innovative applications built especially for Windows Vista? If so, then the Windows Vista Innovation Café is the place for you.

At this new showcase site you can discover new applications that take full advantage of the enhancements built right into Windows Vista. The Innovation Café features 18 partners and 30-45-second interactive demos of each of their applications.

Here're a few of my favorite apps being showcased:

The New York Times Reader

We've talked about this one before, but it never ceases to amaze me -- I think it's a fine representation of the rich media experience we can expect in the future from today's publications existing in the physical world.

New York Times Reader

British Library Turning the Pages 2.0

Virtually turn the pages of some of the world's most famous publications with the British Library Turning the Pages 2.0. You can browse through Leonardo Da Vinci's Codex Leicester (currently on loan by one Bill Gates).

iBloks

iBloks allows users to create high-quality self expressions by using photos, music and video to create 3D movies in under a minute -- and then it allows you to share your creations with your friends.

Find out what they're all about. And keep an eye on the site for new inventions our partners have up their sleeves.

Comments

Nick White

Posted on: February 09, 2007 at 9:28AM
Hey tino: Macs with x86-architecture chips will also run Windows Vista.
tino

Posted on: February 09, 2007 at 5:25PM
Yes for sure. But i think its kind of wrong advertisement.
glaeken

Posted on: February 12, 2007 at 8:56AM
@markm66: sorry bout the defective upgrade...well if you have issues with the product you can always give us a call at customer service so that we can determine your support options then route you the appropriate technical department...
Nick White

Posted on: February 13, 2007 at 3:19PM
Hey r3m0t: I've managed to dig up a little more info on the exclusive use of .NET 3.0 for the Codex Leicester: The developers involved, who didn't have a history of building on the Microsoft platform, have stated that this app could only be built by utilizing the capabilities in .NET Framework 3.0. They're looking at WPF/E to provide future cross-platform and/or cross-browser access.
duffy

Posted on: February 15, 2007 at 1:59PM
Ok, not sure where to ask this question, but here goes. Is there a way to connect remotely to a Vista Home Premium computer from a SBS2003 server or from the Internet without having to use GoToMyPc or some software like that?
Nick White

Posted on: February 15, 2007 at 5:29PM
Hey duffy: Remote Assistance can do this, although in a limited way, as someone needs to be on the other end to respond. Remote Desktop is available in the Ultimate, Business and Enterprise SKUs.

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Posted by: VistaJuice on February 07, 2007 at 12:43PM
I mentioned earlier what is one of the reasons I really love Vista - and if you don't remember - it was because it enables programmers to create an amazing array of applications with completely different, innovative and inviting designs....