''Aero'' is a name for the new graphics found in Vista. They will feature a glass-like appearance (hence the name ''Aero Glass'') and translucent windows.
Microsoft says Vista should be released by the end of 2006.
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(NT) What is an Aero effect?When is Vista coming out?
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The tentative schedule for Vista is as follows:
Tomorrow: Feature-complete
12-07-05: BETA 2
04-19-06: Release Candidate 0
06-28-06: Release Candidate 1
08-09-06: Released to manufacturing
11-15-06: Broadly available.
For a sneak peek at Aero, click here for a short video presentation and discussion of the new user interface from Kam Vedkat, the lead program manager.
Hope this helps,
John
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Hey! You won't be able to get that, but you may d/l Windows One Care, the support software M$ is putting in Vista, just google it...
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a chocolate bar full of bubbles (holes).....
draw your own conclusions 
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