Thursday, May 25, 2006
Vista-Tastic Terms: The Lingo of Windows Vista
Posted by Jason Dunn in "ARTICLE" @ 07:00 PM
"Like all Windows before it, Windows Vista will introduce a number of new technologies and features--and, as usual, Microsoft has coined terms (most of them trademarked) for each and every one. Here's a quick glossary. BitLocker: Drive-encryption technology designed to safeguard data from unauthorized users. The feature is primarily intended to protect systems that have been stolen or hacked...OCUR (OpenCable Unidirectional Receiver): Devices such as TV tuners that will leverage Windows Vista's HDTV features, including support for one-way CableCards, digital video recording, and the ability to stream recorded programs to Media Center Extenders throughout a home."
A quick but helpful read to learn some of what's coming with Windows Vista.
A quick but helpful read to learn some of what's coming with Windows Vista.
