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My first tableau project was this, an attempt at creating a nicer table layout for List of Microsoft Windows components. Worked out pretty well, I think.

My second tableau project was a revised Infobox for operating system releases. The template is located here: Template:Infobox OS version, and this page is where I experiment with its transclusion in a bogus article.

My third tableau project is an archive box that matches the small=yes box size introduced in late 2006 on various high-use templates.



Current template[edit]

Windows Vista
DeveloperMicrosoft
OS familyMicrosoft Windows
Working stateUnstable
Source modelClosed source / Shared source[1]
Released to
manufacturing
RTM: November 8, 2006;
Vol. Lic.: November 30, 2006;
Retail: January 30, 2007
Latest release6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (Build 6001)
(6001.18063.080425-1930.[2]) /
April 25, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-04-25)[3]
Latest preview6.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) v.113 (Build 6002) (pre-beta)
(6002.16497.lh_sp2beta.081017-1605.[4]) / October 22, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-10-22)[5]
Available inMultilingual
Update methodWindows Update, Windows Server Update Services, SCCM
Platformsx86, x86-64
Kernel typeHybrid kernel
Default
user interface
Graphical user interface
LicenseMS-EULA
Official websiteWindows Vista: Homepage
Support status
Mainstream support
Articles in the series

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems[6] developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to its announcement on July 22, 2005, Windows Vista was known by its codename Longhorn.[7] Development was completed on November 8, 2006; over the following three months it was released in stages to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers, and retail channels. On January 30, 2007, it was released worldwide,[8] and was made available for purchase and download from Microsoft's website.[9] The release of Windows Vista came more than five years after the introduction of its predecessor, Windows XP, the longest time span between successive releases of Microsoft Windows.

Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices. Windows Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for software developers to write applications than with the traditional Windows API.

Microsoft's primary stated objective with Windows Vista, however, has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system.[10] One common criticism of Windows XP and its predecessors has been their commonly exploited security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware, viruses and buffer overflows. In light of this, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced in early 2002 a company-wide "Trustworthy Computing initiative" which aims to incorporate security work into every aspect of software development at the company. Microsoft stated that it prioritized improving the security of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 above finishing Windows Vista, thus delaying its completion.[11]

While these new features and security improvements have garnered positive reviews, Vista has also been the target of much criticism and negative press. Criticism of Windows Vista has targeted its high system requirements, its more restrictive licensing terms, the inclusion of a number of new digital rights management technologies aimed at restricting the copying of protected digital media, lack of compatibility with some pre-Vista hardware and software, and the number of authorization prompts for User Account Control. As a result of these and other issues, Windows Vista has seen adoption and satisfaction rates lower than Windows XP.[12]

Second revision[edit]

Windows Vista
Part of the Microsoft Windows family
Developer
Microsoft
WebsiteWindows Vista: Homepage
Releases
Release dateRTM: November 8, 2006;
Vol. Lic.: November 30, 2006;
Retail: January 30, 2007 info
Current version6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (Build 6001)
(6001.18063.080425-1930.[13]) (
April 25, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-04-25)) info
Preview version6.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) v.113 (Build 6002) (pre-beta)
(6002.16497.lh_sp2beta.081017-1605.[14]) (October 22, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-10-22)) info
Source modelClosed source / Shared source[15]
LicenseMS-EULA
Kernel typeHybrid kernel
Available language(s)Multilingual
Update methodWindows Update, Windows Server Update Services, SCCM
Platform supportx86, x86-64
Default user interface(s)Graphical user interface
Support statusMainstream support
Further reading

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems[16] developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to its announcement on July 22, 2005, Windows Vista was known by its codename Longhorn.[17] Development was completed on November 8, 2006; over the following three months it was released in stages to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers, and retail channels. On January 30, 2007, it was released worldwide,[18] and was made available for purchase and download from Microsoft's website.[19] The release of Windows Vista came more than five years after the introduction of its predecessor, Windows XP, the longest time span between successive releases of Microsoft Windows.

Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices. Windows Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for software developers to write applications than with the traditional Windows API.

Microsoft's primary stated objective with Windows Vista, however, has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system.[10] One common criticism of Windows XP and its predecessors has been their commonly exploited security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware, viruses and buffer overflows. In light of this, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced in early 2002 a company-wide "Trustworthy Computing initiative" which aims to incorporate security work into every aspect of software development at the company. Microsoft stated that it prioritized improving the security of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 above finishing Windows Vista, thus delaying its completion.[11]

While these new features and security improvements have garnered positive reviews, Vista has also been the target of much criticism and negative press. Criticism of Windows Vista has targeted its high system requirements, its more restrictive licensing terms, the inclusion of a number of new digital rights management technologies aimed at restricting the copying of protected digital media, lack of compatibility with some pre-Vista hardware and software, and the number of authorization prompts for User Account Control. As a result of these and other issues, Windows Vista has seen adoption and satisfaction rates lower than Windows XP.[12]

First revision[edit]

Windows Vista
Part of the Microsoft Windows family
DeveloperMicrosoft
WebsiteWindows Vista: Homepage
Release dateRTM: November 8, 2006;
Vol. Lic.: November 30, 2006;
Retail: January 30, 2007 info
Current version6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (Build 6001)
(6001.18063.080425-1930.[20]) (
April 25, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-04-25)) info
Preview version6.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) v.113 (Build 6002) (pre-beta)
(6002.16497.lh_sp2beta.081017-1605.[21]) (October 22, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-10-22)) info
Source modelClosed source / Shared source[22]
LicenseMS-EULA
Kernel typeHybrid kernel
Available language(s)Multilingual
Update methodWindows Update, Windows Server Update Services, SCCM
Platform supportx86, x86-64
Default user interface(s)Graphical user interface
Support statusMainstream support
Further reading

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems[23] developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to its announcement on July 22, 2005, Windows Vista was known by its codename Longhorn.[24] Development was completed on November 8, 2006; over the following three months it was released in stages to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers, and retail channels. On January 30, 2007, it was released worldwide,[25] and was made available for purchase and download from Microsoft's website.[26] The release of Windows Vista came more than five years after the introduction of its predecessor, Windows XP, the longest time span between successive releases of Microsoft Windows.

Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices. Windows Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for software developers to write applications than with the traditional Windows API.

Microsoft's primary stated objective with Windows Vista, however, has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system.[10] One common criticism of Windows XP and its predecessors has been their commonly exploited security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware, viruses and buffer overflows. In light of this, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced in early 2002 a company-wide "Trustworthy Computing initiative" which aims to incorporate security work into every aspect of software development at the company. Microsoft stated that it prioritized improving the security of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 above finishing Windows Vista, thus delaying its completion.[11]

While these new features and security improvements have garnered positive reviews, Vista has also been the target of much criticism and negative press. Criticism of Windows Vista has targeted its high system requirements, its more restrictive licensing terms, the inclusion of a number of new digital rights management technologies aimed at restricting the copying of protected digital media, lack of compatibility with some pre-Vista hardware and software, and the number of authorization prompts for User Account Control. As a result of these and other issues, Windows Vista has seen adoption and satisfaction rates lower than Windows XP.[12]


Original design[edit]

Windows Vista
(Part of the Microsoft Windows family)
Developer
Microsoft
Web site: Windows Vista: Homepage
Release information
Release date: RTM: November 8, 2006;
Vol. Lic.: November 30, 2006;
Retail: January 30, 2007 info
Current version:  6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) (Build 6001)
(6001.18063.080425-1930.[27]),
April 25, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-04-25) info
Preview version:  6.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) v.113 (Build 6002) (pre-beta)
(6002.16497.lh_sp2beta.081017-1605.[28]) (October 22, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-10-22)) info
Source model: Closed source / Shared source[29]
License: MS-EULA
Kernel type: Hybrid kernel
Available language(s): Multilingual
Update method: Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services, SCCM
Platform support: x86, x86-64
Default user interface(s): Graphical user interface
Support status
Mainstream support
Further reading

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems[30] developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to its announcement on July 22, 2005, Windows Vista was known by its codename Longhorn.[31] Development was completed on November 8, 2006; over the following three months it was released in stages to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers, and retail channels. On January 30, 2007, it was released worldwide,[32] and was made available for purchase and download from Microsoft's website.[33] The release of Windows Vista came more than five years after the introduction of its predecessor, Windows XP, the longest time span between successive releases of Microsoft Windows.

Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices. Windows Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for software developers to write applications than with the traditional Windows API.

Microsoft's primary stated objective with Windows Vista, however, has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system.[10] One common criticism of Windows XP and its predecessors has been their commonly exploited security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware, viruses and buffer overflows. In light of this, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced in early 2002 a company-wide "Trustworthy Computing initiative" which aims to incorporate security work into every aspect of software development at the company. Microsoft stated that it prioritized improving the security of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 above finishing Windows Vista, thus delaying its completion.[11]

Another test[edit]

Windows Firewall
Service namesvchost.exe -k netsvcs

While these new features and security improvements have garnered positive reviews, Vista has also been the target of much criticism and negative press. Criticism of Windows Vista has targeted its high system requirements, its more restrictive licensing terms, the inclusion of a number of new digital rights management technologies aimed at restricting the copying of protected digital media, lack of compatibility with some pre-Vista hardware and software, and the number of authorization prompts for User Account Control.

As a result of these and other issues, Windows Vista has seen adoption and satisfaction rates lower than Windows XP.

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  21. ^ "Windows Vista SP2 bestätigt: Erste Infos von Testern". Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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  26. ^ "Windows Marketplace: Windows Vista Upgrade Editions: Get Started". Windows Marketplace. Microsoft. 2007-01-30. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
  27. ^ "Upgrade Windows Vista to 6001.18063.080425-1930 with KB952709 Update". Retrieved 2008-07-19.
  28. ^ "Windows Vista SP2 bestätigt: Erste Infos von Testern". Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  29. ^ "Windows Licensing Programs". Microsoft. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  30. ^ "Vista - a $6 Billion Dollars Operating System - The best billions Bill Gates has ever spent - Softpedia". News.softpedia.com. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
  31. ^ Microsoft (2005-07-22). "Media Alert: Microsoft Unveils Official Name for "Longhorn" and Sets Date for First Beta Targeted at Developers and IT Professionals". Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  32. ^ "Microsoft Launches Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System to Consumers". PressCentre. Microsoft New Zealand. 2007-01-30. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
  33. ^ "Windows Marketplace: Windows Vista Upgrade Editions: Get Started". Windows Marketplace. Microsoft. 2007-01-30. Retrieved 2007-01-30.