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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 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... - -- Neil Stone Systems Administrator FlashTek UK - -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GIT d+(++) s: a-(?) C++++(--) UL++++$ P+ L+++ E- W+++ N+ o+ w--- O M PS+ Y+ PGP++ t+ 5+ X+ R+ tv+ b- DI++ D+++ G e h--- r+++ y++++(**) - -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK----- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.3 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFEbWbOz3Av8JKgzxQRAvDgAKCssEqJTPrlre+2YUvPQ1Axf/T5OgCbBAff bIWkwd4fIjOmo5FCRQoq+vI= =rSfK -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- - The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html