Microsoft claims no change to Vista Ready specs

MICROSOFT is defending itself against charges that it has changed its definition of a "Windows Vista Ready" PC.

Its local rag, the Seattle Times, claimed that the Vole had adopted new language to describe what's needed to successfully boot some of the more advanced parts of its Windows Vista operating system.

The Times said Microsoft has had to do this because of a recent court case over Vista PC labelling. It added that Vista's definition has been tightened up. Now Vole is saying on its web site that "Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista, like the new Windows Aero user experience, may require advanced or additional hardware."

This is a change from previous posts where Vole did not specifically mention that Aero fell outside of what it considers to be Windows Vista's core functions.

However, a spokesVole said that its language has been consistent all along and Microsoft hadn't changed a sausage.

The SpokesVole claimed that the Times was comparing language that appeared on a press release to language on the Windows Vista Ready Web site.

He said that the Web site hasn't changed since the program was launched last year, with the exception of tenses that reflect the fact that the product is now available.

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