Windows Vista Business Edition
Kellogg Community College moved to Windows Vista Fall 08 semester. The installations were done over the summer in the majority of academic and instructional labs. Faculty and staff have went through training sessions to become more familiar with visa. An academic workshop was presented to the students, so they too will have a better understanding how to use Windows Vista operating system.
Training resources you can use
Here are some links to learn more about vista.
System Requirements
Compare Windows XP to Windows Vista
Which Vista Edition is right for your home computer?
Windows Vista: The "choose your own adventure" UI
"Test Drive" and Try Windows Vista Yourself
Wikipedia
Download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (Is your computer able to run vista?)
Frequently Asked Questions
Training Session - Vista Part 1 (25:20)
Part 1 of 3 covers logging into KCC's vista desktop, new look and feel of the start menu, new applications in the Accessory Folder; Snipping tool and Windows Sidebar.
Training Session - Vista Part 2 (11:21)
Part 2 of 3 covers Windows Explorer dialog box; search box, layout and visualization, seven different views, preview pane, address bar and new features in Internet Explorer 7.
Training Session - Vista Part 3 (10:22)
Part 3 of 3 covers Windows Photo Gallery, Windows 3D Flip, Ease of Access Folder; Magnifier & On-Screen Keyboard, Windows Mail, Windows Contacts, Windows Calendar, File Management; organization and cleanup, saving files and folders to the network drive vs hard drive, defaulting office applications to your staff folder on the network drive and upgrade advisor.
