Windows Vista - Much to learn, much to like

Tired of spyware, malicious Internet worms, and worrying about whether your privacy will be compromised when online?

The answer, according to Microsoft, is Vista, the next-generation operating system due out early next year.

While there's no doubt that improved security has moved to the top of the list of priorities for Vista developers - and there are enough security enhancements in Vista to warrant your attention - there's more to Vista than feeling safe.

Beta 2 of Windows Vista was released recently to selected technology professionals and developers (http://www.microsoft.com/Windowsvista/), and the near-release version shows that there are surprises at every turn.