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Thor Schrock has auditioned for the Next Internet Millionaire web reality show. If he is able to win the competition, he will be donating the $25,000 to various charities in and around Lincoln, NE.

Thor Schrock discovered Sunday evening that 70+ pages of unauthorized materials had been uploaded to the NOAA.gov website in an apparent hacking incident.

Local computer company owner Thor Schrock will testify on Thursday that LB583, the Electronics Recycling Systems Act, is a poorly written bill.

Schrock Innovations has assumed hosting and maintenance duties related to the Lincoln Independent Business Association Website after winning a juried bidding process by unanimous decision.

Nationally recognized youth football coach Dave Cisar is moving his coaching youth football resource website to Schrock Innovations' web servers.

Decoding The Enigma that is Windows Vista

Last week the retail prices for Windows Vista were accidentally leaked on Amazon.com, and when curious consumers went to see what the new operating system (set to release on January 30, 2007) would cost, many were completely confused.

Unlike Windows XP, Windows Vista comes in five versions with each one customized for a the unique needs of different users. According to Microsoft, the variance between the versions of Vista are designed to radically improve the computing experience of every kind of user - from people at home who use their computers for just web browsing, to businesses who must organize and act on large quantities of data, to scientists who regularly perform extremely complex mathematical equations.

Although this may be the best thing since sliced bread for your computer, how will you know which version best meets your needs? I have broken down the four main versions of Windows Vista below with their retail prices to help you understand how Vista compares to the version of XP you are running now.

Windows Vista Home Basic (Closest to XP Home) $199 Full / $99.95 Upgrade

This is the simplest version of Windows Vista. It best suited for home users who primarily use the internet for browsing and email, and instant messaging. This version of Vista does not have integrated video or photo editing software, and should be avoided by the avid digital photographer.

Windows Vista Home Premium (Closest to XP Media Center) $239 Full / $159 Upgrade

Windows Vista Home Premium is a step up from its basic counterpart. It will allow the user to run more home entertainment programs and take advantage of digital photo and video editing software. This is the entry-level version of Windows Vista recommended by Schrock Innovations for almost all home users.

Windows Vista Business (Closest to XP Professional) $299 Full /$199 Upgrade

Windows Vista Business is the successor to Widows XP Professional. This version of Vista will be used by small to medium size business because of its enhanced security, lower maintenance cost, and better networking features. Households with multiple PCs may want to consider Vista Business if their computers are connected via a network.

Windows Vista Enterprise Pricing N/A

Windows Vista Enterprise is made for large and global businesses with highly elaborate infrastructures and networks. Windows Vista Enterprise will allow business to keep their IT costs down while providing enhanced security for important data.

Windows Vista Ultimate $399 Full / $259 Upgrade

Windows Vista Ultimate Imagine cramming all of the above into one operating system. That's what Vista Ultimate will be. It will provide for more home entertainment features, easy mobility management, and rock solid business stability. Only the most recent computers, like the Schrock Innovations 2006 Holiday Special, will be able to run Windows Vista Ultimate.

Hopefully this clears up some of the Vista haze that has descended on many well-meaning consumers. As always, you can always count on Schrock to help you find your"niche". Feel free to call or stop by and talk more about Windows Vista.