Microsoft redefines ‘Vista Capable’ shortly after a lawsuit
alleged that Microsoft engaged in deceptive practices by allowing PC makers to label their computers as “Vista Capable”, even if the machines weren’t able to run Vista’s “signature” features, Microsoft has redefined the meaning of “Vista Capable”.
According to the
Seattle Times
(all bold emphasis added by author), Microsoft originally described its Windows Vista Capable program as the following:
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