An open letter to customers from Jim Allchin, Co-President, Platforms & Services Division

As you may know, Microsoft has confirmed that we�re on track for worldwide delivery of Windows Vista to volume license business customers in November, with general availability in January. We�re very excited, because this launch will bring you many great new features and improvements.

We�re especially excited because we�re about to deliver the most secure and reliable operating system ever developed by Microsoft. Windows Vista will make it much easier for you to protect your PC from unwanted software such as viruses, worms, and spyware. Windows Vista will make it much easier for you to enjoy a safer online experience for yourself and your family.

Our progress toward launch is the result of a lot of hard work, and not only by our developers at Microsoft. We�ve had tremendous help from thousands of you who�ve tested beta versions of Windows Vista and provided great feedback. We�ve sought extensive input from our industry partners because one of our goals is for Windows Vista to help stimulate further innovation and growth in the IT industry.