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Aero Last modified: Monday, August 28, 2006
The name given to the user interface (UI) for Windows Vista operating system. The interface is referred to as Aero Basic, and Vista also offers a second version called Aero Glass which provides even more graphics intensive features but requires a 3D video card that supports DirectX 9, and it must have a Longhorn Display Driver Model (LDDM) driver. The Aero interface introduces translucent title bars, rounded edges, and stylish color schemes, amongst other features. See also Windows Vista. Also see All About DirectX in the "Did You Know...?" section of Webopedia.
BetaNews: Vista Gets New Standard UI Theme Explaining why Microsoft needed to build two themes, White said that "Vista uses the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) to deliver some amazing user experience features collectively called Windows Aero which include; Desktop Composition, Glass window frames with colored glass, window thumbnails and Flip3D". Small Business Computing: An Introduction to Windows Vista: Part 1 Since Vista is still in beta, many of it's features are still evolving, and exactly which ones make it into which version of the product is also somewhat still up in the air (as are some other product details, like pricing). Nevertheless, based on recent announcements by Microsoft as well as examination of the latest Windows Vista Community Technology Preview also known as build 5308), we have a reasonably good idea of what Vista's new features will be. Windows IT Pro: What is Aero Glass? Windows Vista has a new UI called Aero, and if your system meets certain high-end graphics requirements, you get Aero Glass. Windows Vista Windows Vista has something for everyone. Learn more about the feature benefits for consumers, business, IT departments, and enterprise deployments.	Related Categories Windows Related Terms API Direct X Microsoft Windows operating system user interface video adapter Windows Genuine Advantage Windows Hardware Quality Labs Windows Vista Shopping Aero Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Sport and Outdoor 3288 Store Offers Toys 120 Store Offers Personal Care 64 Store Offers Plumbing Supplies 587 Store Offers Kitchen 563 Store Offers