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Windows Vista's Aero 3D interface compatible with Intel i945G and higher graphics chipsets

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Further testing by Intel and Microsoft has found that integrated graphics can run the Vista Aero interface just fine. It may not be the best choice for laptop users (the same ones using these integrated graphics chipsets, as it drains laptop batteries very quickly. However, Aero Glass sure does look pretty, which matters to some people more than battery life.

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Further testing by Intel and Microsoft has found that integrated graphics can run the Vista Aero interface just fine. It may not be the best choice for laptop users (the same ones using these integrated graphics chipsets, as it drains laptop batteries very quickly. However, Aero Glass sure does look pretty, which matters to some people more than battery life.

Source: The Inquirer

cool for those who want vista on laptops mainly (and those who want to see their battery empty quick...)
 
meh who cares, a system running onboard intel graphics will nodoubt struggle to cope with vista full stop.
 
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