Microsoft Windows Vista “Longhorn” Client Operating System The next wave of industry innovation and opportunity Robert Doi, bdoi@microsoft.com Strategic Partner Marketing Manager | US Windows Client | Microsoft Corporation | October 26, 2005

Windows Vista Value (BDM and TDM) Lower Cost (IT Pro/Admin) OS designed to help companies reduce costs of managing PCs Get More Done (IW) Helping people use their PCs more effectively at work Connected Platform (Developer) Connecting people, information, applications and systems

Lower Costs (IT Pro/Admin) Start, run and stay more secure User Account Protection Hardware-based data protection (TPM) Integrated anti-spyware Quarantine functionality (new and existing users ) High performance and more reliable Responsive to priority tasks and launch apps 15% faster (maximized performance code and SuperFetch) 2 second resume from standby and boot PC 50% faster (power savings) Isolate failures, minimize hangs and built-in diagnostics (event logs and performance manager) Cost effective to deploy and manage Patch with 50% fewer reboots Reduce number of images by 50% Migrate your users 75% faster through IOI

Get More Done (IW) Smart Information Management Visualizing information, Virtual folders, Lists Organize data (find and manage) with flexible, intuitive tools (data retention) Fast enterprise-class distributed search (quick search windows) Easy to Collaborate and Share Easy and secure sharing in workgroup Ad-hoc and peer-to-peer collaboration Fast user switching Streamlined User Experience Designed to scale with hardware (overcomes graphics constraints) Enhanced user productivity Modern, clean and professional look through AERO

Connected Platform (Developer) Connecting information, applications and systems Compatibility with existing investments Supports and exploits latest software, hardware and services Anywhere mobility and device synchronization Discover and use networks more easily and more securely Laptops adapt automatically to switching networks Single sync experience for data and devices Build next generation applications faster and easier WinFX built on .NET Framework 2.0 (object oriented APIs), Avalon and Indigo Subsystems Unified UI approach to documents and media Enterprise-class distributed applications

Windows Vista Timeline Fall 2006 Broad availability Ship April 2005 OEM and IHV engagement WinHEC Summer 2005 Platform Beta, IT engagement (TechNet and MSDN) Beta 1 Fall 2005 ISV Engagement Programs and App Compatibility PDC Winter 2005 Customer and SI Engagement (early adopter programs) Beta 2

Business Customer Information For the new PC purchases planned in 2005 Microsoft is currently working with PC manufacturers to ensure that the following Windows® XP systems (shipping in 2005) will offer a comparable performance and graphic experience on Windows Vista: “Designed for Windows® XP” 32-bit PC systems with most mainstream processors currently shipping, 512 MB of RAM and Windows XP operating system. “Designed for Windows® XP x64 Edition” 64-bit PC systems with selected processors, 512 MB of RAM and Windows® XP x64 Edition operating system. To better protect your hardware investments, contact your PC vendor (Windows Vista sites) to identify solutions that meet these CPU, RAM and chipset guidelines. For additional details, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista

Summary Windows XP is delivering value today Windows Vista is a giant step forward Deep investment in PC fundamentals to lower costs Complete end-to-end scenarios to get more done Next generation connected platform Windows Vista is coming (launch holidays 2006) Beta 1 available via MSDN and TechNet Pre Beta 2 builds available via Community Technology Preview (CTP) Technology Adoption Program (TAP) to help deployment and address blockers Partner readiness momentum Software Assurance 3.0 (SAB 3.0) new and enhanced benefits Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs

Resources Vista Homepage Software Assurance 3.0 IT Administrators http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ Software Assurance 3.0 http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa IT Administrators http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista Developers http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista Desktop Deployment http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/hardware/entpguid.mspx ONLC Training www.onlc.com

Getting Ready For Windows Vista Tighten security with Windows XP SP2 Lower your desktop deployment costs with Solution Accelerator for BDD and SAB 3.0 Deployment Services Benefits Get your IT Admins, Architects and Developers involved/trained on Beta 1 (MSDN and TechNet) and Beta 2 Contact your Microsoft and/or Partner Account Executive to get more information on SAB 3.0