here is a list of vista compatible software
http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_List
in u can install them, but cant run them, you can also try to run them in
the compatiblility mode. rt click program .exe and 'run in xp/sp2
compatibility' mode.
btw, vista sp1 expected soon as its beta's have been released by Microsoft
to it's beta testers.
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