The guide below will help you purchase the computer that’s right for you today and in the future! Look for these PC hardware specifications to make sure you can run the Windows Vista edition and features you want. Certain functionality such as watching and recording TV requires additional hardware.†

Windows Vista Capable PCs can deliver the core experiences in Windows Vista and come with at least:

- A modern processor (at least 800MHz)
- 512 MB of system memory
- A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 Capable

Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs deliver even better Windows Vista experiences, can run Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate and come with at least:

• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB of system memory
• A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero
• 128 MB of graphics memory
• 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Audio output capability
• Internet access capability

For more details specifically about the Windows Vista Express Upgrade to your PC, please visit the Manufacturer's Web site for your Desktop or Notebook computer:

• Acer
• Compaq
• HP
• Sony
• Toshiba

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By installing the Compatibility Pack in addition to Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003, you will be able open, edit, and save files using the file formats new to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007. The Compatibility Pack can also be used in conjunction with the Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view files saved in these new formats. For more information about the Compatibility Pack, see Knowledge Base article 923505.

"In the face of the massive wealth creation that the technology industry has created for so many, we have found it unconscionable that so many could be without the tools and resources to join the digital ecosystems of the 21st century. The One Laptop per Child initiative is another step in Red Hat's work to do defining work while making life a little better for others."

- Matthew Szulik, President and CEO, Red Hat