Windows Vista Beta 1-Part1
This version, aimed at developers and IT shops, lacks many features that the final Windows Vista, still over a year away, will have. But it has all the basic foundations of the OS and displays Microsoft's new emphasis on making a system that will be more stable and secure, as well as giving users greater clarity as regards their files. This "clear vision" is what Microsoft says is reflected in the Vista name.
These goals are evident in Beta 1. The device driver model has been reengineered for increased simplicity and security, so hardware that takes advantage of it should be more stable. (You'll still be able to run XP devices for compatibility, though).
Privilegesor which programs, services, and users get to do whathave been rethought. You'll see a big push toward User Account Protection, meaning that users normally won't run with Administrator privilegesor need to. In fact, administrators will also run with limited privileges most of the time. In addition, Microsoft promises, Internet Explorer 7 in Vista will run in an even more locked-down state, although that feature of IE isn't in Beta 1. All these things mean that spyware will no longer find such easy entry.
The overall goal here is an environment that offers better security and has fewer reboots, crashes, and hangs. It's too early to know how successful these initiatives will beno OS is completely securebut they clearly show an evolution in priorities from Windows XP.
For the complete story please visit http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1840730,00.asp
These goals are evident in Beta 1. The device driver model has been reengineered for increased simplicity and security, so hardware that takes advantage of it should be more stable. (You'll still be able to run XP devices for compatibility, though).
Privilegesor which programs, services, and users get to do whathave been rethought. You'll see a big push toward User Account Protection, meaning that users normally won't run with Administrator privilegesor need to. In fact, administrators will also run with limited privileges most of the time. In addition, Microsoft promises, Internet Explorer 7 in Vista will run in an even more locked-down state, although that feature of IE isn't in Beta 1. All these things mean that spyware will no longer find such easy entry.
The overall goal here is an environment that offers better security and has fewer reboots, crashes, and hangs. It's too early to know how successful these initiatives will beno OS is completely securebut they clearly show an evolution in priorities from Windows XP.
For the complete story please visit http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1840730,00.asp
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