Microsoft Vista FAQs

When will Vista be available?

The business versions will be available in November 2006. All other versions will follow in January 2007.

Will my Ergo laptop or desktop PC run Microsoft Vista?

Because Microsft Vista is scalable, it will run differing features on machines with different specifications. The minimum requirements for running the core features of Vista are:

800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB of system memory
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable
SVGA display
20GB hard disk drive (12GB free space)
CD-ROM drive

Remember, however, that these minimal specifications will not deliver all the features of Vista.

All current and future Ergo products can be configured at the time of build to achieve or exceed these minimum specifications.

What will I need to run the Premium or Ultimate versions of Vista?

To run Vista Premium or Ultimate you'll need at least the following specifications:

1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero
128 MB of graphics memory
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
DVD-ROM drive
Audio output capability
Internet access capability

What versions of Vista will there be?

There will be five versions:

Windows Vista Business:
Windows Vista Business gives organisations of any size the opportunity to lower PC management costs, improve security, enhance productivity, and stay better connected.
Windows Vista Enterprise:
Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to meet the needs of large global organisations with highly complex IT infrastructures. Windows Vista Enterprise can help lower IT costs while providing additional layers of protection for sensitive data.
Windows Vista Home Basic:
For home PC users who just want to perform the majority of online tasks, such as writing e-mails, surfing the web, delivering entertainment, and tracking household finances. Windows Vista Home Basic is designed to deliver improved reliability, security, and usability.
Windows Vista Home Premium:
This version is for people who wish to implement more features of the Vista operating susytem, including its Aero graphic user interface.
Windows Vista Ultimate:
If you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you.

If you have any questions about Microsoft Vista , please contact your Ergo Account Manager.

Find out more on Microsoft's Vista pages.