“We are hoping in Windows Vista to dramatically drive this number down so most tasks that users need to complete, they'll be able to compete as standard users. User account control will be one of the most valuable areas for enterprises.”
Brad Goldberg
“Windows 2000 users really need to have a plan to get off of 2000 and on to Vista relatively soon after it ships.”
Mike Silver
“What's been revealed of Windows Vista is particularly sad. Defaulting to a mode that requires users to enter an administrative password before they can install programs? A security-enhancing idea, but one that's been around for ages in Apple's Mac OS X. Integrated search? Apple has it now. The Registry? There's no sign of that monstrosity in OS X, but it'll still be around in Windows Vista to drive users nuts. Copying the competition's good ideas and retaining a bad one that you actually did originate: That's innovation!”
Stephen Manes
“The Windows Client division has to tell corporate customers why they want Windows Vista, and why they shouldn't wait until they buy new hardware.”
Rob Helm
“With our Windows Vista product line, we've streamlined and tailored our product line-up to provide what our customers want for today's computing needs.”
Mike Sievert
“With Windows Vista, we went back to the drawing board to create a premier platform for audio and video. Whether you are a music producer, post-production house or television studio, you will find that Windows Vista is an incredibly powerful tool for the future of content creation, delivery and playback.”
Amir Majidimehr
“The initial conception for Vista was to be exactly that kind of dramatic leap forward on a number of fronts. But we're 10 years further down the boulevard of history. The software is incredibly complicated to build.”
Brent Williams
