Microsoft Vista Service Pack 1

Microsoft Vista Service Pack 1, codename Fiji, really exists. It's true. And it might deliver sooner than you think. Initially, Microsoft debunked rumors that SP1 was in the works, saying that Vista was a-ok as is. But we all know even the best coders make mistakes. So why deny it. Someone feeling a tad bit sensitive, perhaps. Regardless, SP1 was spotted at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in LA last week. Some conference goers apparently snapped a few shots of the screen. To see them for yourself, head here Vista Service Pack 1.

Intel lacks Vista-compatible drivers for its chipset

It seems that even chipmaker, Intel has yet to bring themselves up to Vista speed. Citing a need for stable Vista drivers and improved video support, Intel says it won't have the drivers ready until a targeted date of September. Intel blames Vista and the critics blame Intel as they've not had a banner year. But really, let's be honest, we're not in kindergarten here, someone needs to take responsibility for the delay and hop to it.

Bid Adieu to FreeHand

Adobe announced it would no longer be updating FreeHand Illustration software. This means no updates for the Windows Vista operating system, as well as Intel-based Mac computers. Adobe is bidding farewell to the Illustration software and hopes it's clients will migrate to Illustrator CS3. This comes as no surprise to those of us who have followed the Adobe acquisition of Macromedia. Duplicate products often result in the elimination of lesser. Seems Adobe is also not quickly rolling out the red carpet for Vista in general. They've been slow to offer support and just recently announced they are working on a postscript driver that should be available in July for printer manufacturers. Hmmm, Vista has been out since January. Could their lack of support signal they don't see a bright future for the new operating system?

Daddy Needs a New Operating System

Here's my favorite new Mac commercial. I know what you're thinking, this is supposed to be a Vista website, right? And here is another Mac commercial. Is this some kind of trick? Well, it is a Vista site, and as stated previously, I'm not a Mac-addict. But I just get the biggest kick out of the those ads. They're just apple-icious. Isn't everything?

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