"Landon" <Landon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Richard G. Harper;680899 Wrote: Quote:
>> > In the retail market, only the Business and Ultimate versions of Vista
>> > allow
>> > you to change the language of your Windows install.
>>
>> Only Ultimate. Im running Business 32Bit, OS Finnish, and cannot
>> change the language to English. >
> Ok, but I read in Microsoft.com that they provide additional pack, called
> MUI and LIP.
>
> MUI is Multilingual User Interface if I am not mistaken. and it is only
> capable for Vista Ultimate. So I can conclude that if I finally use the
> Ultimate, I must still updating online.
>
> LIP is Language Interface Pack. And this capable for all versions of
> Vista.
> But I don't know if LIP is enough to solve my problem. If this is enough
> then
> that's good because I don't have to pay more for the Ultimate.
>
> Does anybody ever use or know any information about LIP and MUI? I have the German Language Pack for Microsoft Office 2007. I think it is
what you are talking about. (Also known as "Language Interface Pack"?) It
only works for Office programs. It is not the same as changing the
interface language for the whole computer to German. Lucky for me, I don't
need that just the ability to edit and read German text. I use the spelling
and grammar checker in Word. I did notice that there is stationery for
letters, fax cover sheets, etc. in German. I don't need that either, just
the ability to type and edit student papers in German. If you buy the
Japanese edition of Office, it is already enabled for English, so I don't
know what the English Language Pack, if there is one, will do for you.
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> And how does the Vista compatibility to nowadays hardware and software? Is
> there any problem with compatibilty since it was released?
Vista is fully compatible with hardware it is released/sold on. Heh. Some
older devices don't work quite right, can't find drivers, etc. If you
already use a previous Windows version such as XP or 2000, you will find
common functions and programs moved around for no apparent reason. This
makes the system almost unusable until you retrain yourself. Vista
proponents speak about a "learning curve". Hah! The changes are like
moving the controls of a car or a plane, for no reason than that the
engineers like the new positions. Imagine jamming on the brakes, and you
hit the accelerator instead...
Cheers,
Earle