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Windows Vista SP1 availability for technical customers

Updated 2/14: SP1 is now available on both MSDN and TechNet for subscribers to download. On Monday (February 4th), we announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). Overall, people are excited to hear that we have...


Microsoft Released New Version of the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment tool

Hi Folks, Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office are here! And, you are probably thinking that it's time to take advantage of these 2 great technologies. But, you need to get answers on a few practical questions first: Would my existing PCs run Windows...


Ship-It Awards presented to the Product Team

When we release a product to market at MS, tradition holds that everyone involved in building it is usually given a small gift in recognition of their efforts. These "Ship-It Awards" are usually of more sentimental value than anything else, but everyone...


Hey, Look at These! Ship Party Photos

Photos from our RTM ship party on Wednesday ... there were over 2K balloons in the room (at least, before everyone started popping them).


Windows Vista receives 100% sign-off

As an addendum to our announcement from yesterday , I wanted to share with you a screen shot of the Web page our that our development team used during the Windows Vista testing process to gauge their progress toward yesterday's milestone of 100% sign...


It’s time!

It’s time! jim


Windows Vista releases to manufacturing

Great news! Today we’re announcing the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Vista. Yes, you read it right -- development of Windows Vista is complete. Want proof? Watch this video and hear it from Jim Allchin himself. Ultimately, we never could have...