Microsoft released Vista, its first new Windows operating system in five years, on January 30, 2007 (November 30, 2006, for businesses).

The name Vista replaced "Longhorn," the codename in use for the beta version of the program.

Some new features include security improvements, new graphics, and a new means of searching and organizing information. The use of virtual folders will prevent users from having to remember the single folder where something is stored. Microsoft is also trying to simplify a variety of other tasks, such as adding a PC to a home network or connecting a laptop to a projector.

Last updated: January 30, 2007.

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