Vista Ultimate Extras - Any Ideas?

[Kevin Young]

Is there any information out about what Vista Ultimate Extras is likely to
include? Will this be themes like those available in XP Plus Pack or more
than that?

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Kevin,

There's lots of speculation, but Microsoft has not published anything about
any extras as of yet.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Don't expect anything yet. Vista has not yet publically launched. Start
looking for some items on or after Jan 30.

 

[Dale]

Perhaps some spyware gadgets or similar items maybe.

Dale

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

MS is keeping the Extras secret for launch. They want to have some
surprises for Launch Day.

 

[Dale]

And I guess I should hold judgment until they actually come out.

Dale

 

[John E. Carty]

I'll tell you all I can:
NDA

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

That hasn't stopped some others in this ng.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Based on what it says in the Windows Update Explorer:
Windows Ultimate Extras are programs, service, and premium content for
owners of a Windows Vista Ultimate. These features are available only to
those who own a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate.

With Windows Ultimate Extras you get:
Cutting edge programs, enjoy Microsoft programs that are available only
through Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, Windows Update notified you.

Innovative Services:
Benefit from unique services that can help you tailor your computing
experience to your digital lifestyle. These services are designed to help
make your experience more powerful, productive, and personal.

Unique publications
Download premium content that focuses on your digital lifestyle. Discover
techniques and strategies that help you het the most out of Vista Ultimate.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Is there any information out about what Vista Ultimate Extras is likely to
include? Will this be themes like those available in XP Plus Pack or more
than that?

I reckon that it will turn out to be a bunch of crap similar to Plus! stuff.
Motion Desktop is the only thing that is known about. Looks crap to me.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sour...GLJ:2006-49,GGLJ:en-GB&q=vista+motion+desktop

ss.

 

[William]

It all sounds like more useless propaganda about applications that probably do not offer any more benefit than what is already available for free. Sometimes I wish Microsoft were just a company that made a killer of an Operating System and left it to others to develop the applications that run on it.

Based on what it says in the Windows Update Explorer:
Windows Ultimate Extras are programs, service, and premium content for
owners of a Windows Vista Ultimate. These features are available only to
those who own a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate.

With Windows Ultimate Extras you get:
Cutting edge programs, enjoy Microsoft programs that are available only
through Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, Windows Update notified you.

Innovative Services:
Benefit from unique services that can help you tailor your computing
experience to your digital lifestyle. These services are designed to help
make your experience more powerful, productive, and personal.

Unique publications
Download premium content that focuses on your digital lifestyle. Discover
techniques and strategies that help you het the most out of Vista Ultimate.

 

[Erik Funkenbusch]

MS is keeping the Extras secret for launch. They want to have some
surprises for Launch Day.

Things I've heard about are:

Animated wallpapers and Switchable Startup Screens

 

[Justin]

Animated wallpapers = Motion Desktop and that will be an Ultimate Extra.
Other then that....???

Premium gadgets would be nice.

 

[Jeff]

I just want the black cpu meter back-

White Stinks
lol

Jeff