TG Daily reports that Microsoft confirmed to TG Daily that it will "encourage" system builders to use Error Checking and Correction (ECC) memory modules for Vista computers - rather than the standard DDR devices common in desktop and notebook computers today. Currently, ECC is mainly used in servers and workstations and will not be a Vista requirement, but the technology may increase the stability of the OS.
We are certain that we will learn about more surprises as the months pass by and perhaps experience a Windows 95 upgrade deja-vu. Just now we heard from Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, analyst that Microsoft will make ECC memory a "soft-requirement" for Windows Vista. "Soft" means that system builders won't have to use the technology to achieve a "Vista ready" level, but Microsoft certainly may recommend to its partners to avoid the mainstream memory that is used in virtually all desktop and notebook computers today. [TG Daily]
Hmm. Would Windows Vista spark the demand for ECC memory modules? If it does, I sure hope it would also drive down the prices of "server-oriented" memory.
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