Who Is This Book For?

Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista discusses both the home and business versions of Windows Vista, and where possible, points out the differences between the two versions. The primary focus of this book is on productivity and business, including the related reliability, security, usability, and mobility features. The book doesn’t go into depth on home entertainment features, such as Media Center, Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, or Windows Photo Gallery. This book is designed for

• Current users of Windows operating systems.

• Current administrators of Windows operating systems.

• Current developers of Windows operating systems.

The focus of the book is on new features. As a result, I discuss previously implemented Windows features primarily with regard to how they relate to new features. After reading this book, you should be ready to get started with Windows Vista. For detailed information about Windows Vista administration, I recommend Microsoft Windows Vista Administrator’s Pocket Consultant (Microsoft Press, 2006).