ActiveWin published a workaround provided by Microsoft internal documentation for Vista Upgrade DVDs that will not invalidate the Windows XP Key, as discussed here.
Edit Update: As noted in the comments below, Blair provided the original source, not credited by ActiveWin, as Paul Thurrott.
“Per Microsoft’s new licensing requirements for Vista, users are required to […]

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Legitimate e-mail now constitutes a rounding error when compared with spam, thanks to a standing army of more than a million zombie PCs waging war on in-boxes worldwide on any given day.
Via: Information Week | digg story

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If you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP. Either on another system, or as a dual-boot option. The key will be invalidated, preventing activation.
From Vista’s EULA found here (PDF) :
13. UPGRADES. To use upgrade software, you must […]

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I certainly am glad that I subscribe to Brian Krebs “Security Fix” blog on the Washington Post. I just read his posting from about an hour ago announcing that Cingular Wireless LLC, Priceline.com and Travelocity.com have agreed to settle their part in an ongoing investigation. In 2006, the New York State Attorney General’s office sued […]

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If you’re not confused enough by all the versions of Vista, the upgrade choices might just do it. I predict Home Premium will prove to be far and away the best seller (for home users). Home Basic has too many features stripped out, it may become just as maligned as Windows ME. Ultimate is too […]

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I may not be your average computer user. I’m a self-proclaimed geek. I’ve been using Vista since the days when it was called Longhorn. I’ve been a beta tester, and I’ve been invited by Microsoft to participate in some private Vista labs where we got previews of features, and opportunities to provide feedback. Some of […]

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As the hours count down to zero, Microsoft has readied resources for Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 customers.
Windows Vista Home Page

MSDN
TechNet
Office 2007

Of special interest, on the Windows Vista “Related Communities page“, note that the only security help site listed is TomCoyote.org!!!

Corrine Security Garden

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There are ominous signs that suggests that the days of Windows 2000 are numbered. Windows 2000 is still on my desktop and is working well (I do have Windows XP Pro on my laptop).
I wanted to see how the desktop system would compare to the requirements of Windows Vista. Microsoft supplies a site […]

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Michael Farnum, writing at Computerworld, is funny (humourous). About the Julie Amero matter, he writes:
“I will be the first to admit that I do not know everything about this case. But what I have been reading over the last couple of days tells me that this teacher has been convicted for a crime that […]

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Bill Gates Celebrates Worldwide General Availability of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System

“January 29, 2007
1:45 p.m. PST / 4:45 p.m. EST
From Times Square in New York City, join Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates for a live webcast celebrating the worldwide launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System. The celebration pays […]

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