Microsoft has officially released the minimum system requirements for the new Windows Vista operating system (formerly known as Longhorn). As we all know that minimum requirements aren’t worth the screenspace they occupy, here are the recommended system specs:

• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
• 1 GB of system memory.
• A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero.
• 128 MB of graphics memory.
• 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
• DVD-ROM Drive.
• Audio output capability.
• Internet access capability.

For the love of God, please don’t try to cram this new system onto anything less. You’ll only cause yourself pain and misery, and earn the enmity of those who you seek help from.