Are you Ready for Vista?

by: Lance Chambers

WIndows Vista will demand more computing power than any previous version of the Windows OSs yet released. Many PC users will find that to get the best from Vista will mean upgrading an existing machine or getting a new one - all costing money. But for some there will not be any need to change their machines in any way - but how can you tell? The graphics chip maket ATI has developed and made available a Vista readiness checker available on its website. The program runs as a Java applet from your browser and reports on whether your machine has the minimum capabilities needed to run Vista. The output is in a graphical form that lets you know where your machine does and where it doesn't meet Vistas needs. The program will also make recommendation on how to proceed if your graphics aren't up to scratch. Mind you all upgrades recommended are ATI based but it's easy enough to translate thier recommendation into other manufacturers cards if you wish. But, hey, given they have gone to all this trouble why not buy your card from them if you need one? To check your machine go here.