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A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection - http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/~pgut001/pubs/vista_cost.html
A document by Peter Gutmann focusing at the cost of the technical portions of Vista's content protection.

ActiveWin.com - http://www.activewin.com/winvista/
Information about Windows Vista, including the hardware requirements, software compatibility, how the Operating System was made and its inner workings.

APC Magazine: 10 Reasons Not to Get Vista - http://apcmag.com/5049/10_reasons_not_to_get_vista
Provides some reasons why upgrading to this new operating system might not be worth doing.

BadVista - http://badvista.fsf.org/
A campaign by the Free Software Foundation with a twofold mission of exposing the harms inflicted on computer users by the new Microsoft Windows Vista and promoting free software alternatives that respect users' security and privacy rights.

BBC News: Vista Gives a View of a New World - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6319845.stm
Internet law professor Michael Geist casts an eye over the fine print in Windows Vista and is concerned at what he finds.

CTV.ca: How Secure is Windows' New Vista? - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061211/windows_vista_061211/20061211?hub=SciTech
An article questioning the system's security.

DirectX 10 - http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/articles/447226.aspx
Provides details on the new directx system used within Vista and how it will improve the gaming experience on this operating system.

Gadgets Download - http://www.gadgetsdownload.com
Vista gadgets for your desktop sidebar; or upload your own creations.

Hardware Design for Windows Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/vista/default.mspx
News for driver developers and hardware engineers.

Longhorn In-Depth - http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1588159,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532
Extreme Tech's review which examines the 3D user interface, desktop windows manager, and the new Internet Explorer.

Maintain Data Integrity with Windows Vista - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749185(WS.10).aspx
Provides insight into the new features which have been added to provide data integrity of this new operating system. Includes scenarios and images to show where and how this feature could be of benefit.

Microsoft Windows Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/rss.xml
Get the very latest information about Vista from Microsoft.

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Vista Activity Center - http://www.winsupersite.com/vista/
News, reviews, product screenshots, facts, and video clips of the operating system.

PC World - Windows Vista: 15 Reasons to Switch - http://www.pcworld.com/article/128656/windows_vista_15_reasons_to_switch.html
The new Windows operating system is worth the upgrade. Here's why.

Security Capabilities of Vista - http://informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=180201580
Article providing an insight into the new security capabilities of this next generation operating system.

Vista Developer Center - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx
Official site about product development. Includes product information, news, tools, and code samples.

Vista Ultimate - http://www.vistaultimate.com/
Provides news, reviews, downloads, optimization tips and forum for the Ultimate edition of this new operating system.

Vistadreams.org - http://www.vistadreams.org/
Dreams are animated wallpapers that run exclusively on Windows Vista and transform the static desktop into a world of motion and activity.

VistaHelp.ca - http://www.vistahelp.ca
Internet resource for information about and help with Windows Vista.

Wikipedia: Windows Vista - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista
Includes facts about the product's development, new or improved features, visual styles, hardware requirements, editions and pricing, criticism, notes and references.

Windows Now - http://www.windows-now.com/blogs/
News and advice about using Vista.

Windows revamp 'too advanced for most PCs' - http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9075-2188681,00.html
This article contains information about the upgrade to Windows Vista, and some common hardware problems that occur.

Windows Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/
Official product homepage. Contains features showcase, and information for various types of user.

Windows Vista Content Protection - Twenty Questions (and Answers) - http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2007/01/20/windows-vista-content-protection-twenty-questions-and-answers.aspx
Nick White's commented text.

Windows Vista Enterprise - http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/software-assurance/vista.aspx
This article has information on the benefits of using Windows Vista Enterprise edition.

Windows Vista Enterprise Hardware Planning Guidance - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905075.aspx
Microsoft technet page on hardware requirements for windows vista

Windows Vista Team Blog - http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsvista/default.aspx
Official news site from the Windows Vista Team, providing the very latest news about this operating system.

Windows Vista TechCenter - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/default.aspx
Official site providing technical resources and news for IT professionals.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
Official site which provides an interactive upgrade advisor to check if a computer meets the minimum requirements to run Vista.

WindowsDevCenter.com: A First Look at Longhorn - http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/05/18/longhorn.html
Wei-Meng Lee's review of second build for the Longhorn operating system. The review includes screenshots and comments about some of the new features.

WinVistaBeta.com - http://www.winvistabeta.com/
Includes news and reviews, screenshot gallery and downloads.

Without Vista - http://www.withoutvista.com
Dedicated to providing consumers with information about where they can get new computers that don't have Vista on them.

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