Vista Launch Gallery November 30, 2006

More than 30 products are now available, most of which are connected to Vista or Office 2007.

More than 30 products are now available, most of which are connected to Vista or Office 2007.

Microsoft CEO himself headed the festivities at today's event in New York.

Microsoft CEO himself headed the festivities at today’s event in New York.

Dozens of companies have already partnered up with Microsoft to support the new software, most of which are long-time MS supporters.

Dozens of companies have already partnered up with Microsoft to support the new software, most of which are long-time MS supporters.

An on-stage discussion took place between Steve Ballmer and Verizon CIO Shaygan Kheradpir (left) and MTV Networks COO Michael Wolf to talk about the corporate advantages of the new business applications.

An on-stage discussion took place between Steve Ballmer and Verizon CIO Shaygan Kheradpir (left) and MTV Networks COO Michael Wolf to talk about the corporate advantages of the new business applications.

Microsoft's Diane Prescott demoed the new Voice Access feature of Outlook, which allows on-the-go users to listen to synthesized voice playback of their e-mails.

Microsoft’s Diane Prescott demoed the new Voice Access feature of Outlook, which allows on-the-go users to listen to synthesized voice playback of their e-mails.

Communication and collaboration is the cornerstone of the new applications.

Communication and collaboration is the cornerstone of the new applications.

The new premium Enterprise line of software gives businesses additional tools, like increased language support and data encryption.

The new premium Enterprise line of software gives businesses additional tools, like increased language support and data encryption.

This is the first simultaneous OS/Office launch for Microsoft since Windows and Office 95.

This is the first simultaneous OS/Office launch for Microsoft since Windows and Office 95.

Microsoft's tagline for the next generation of business applications is the marketing for "people ready business."

Microsoft’s tagline for the next generation of business applications is the marketing for "people ready business."