Tuesday December 12, 2006 - Windows Vista and Ebix

December 12, 2006

Microsoft Windows Vista with Ebix Products 

Question:

Does Ebix support Microsoft Windows Vista for use with any of its products?

Answer:

As of December 12, 2006 Ebix has not certified the new Microsoft Vista operating system with any of its products.  Ebix advises staying on your current operating system (Windows 2000 or Windows XP) until our certification process is complete.  If you must purchase a new PC, you should purchase a Windows Vista Capable PC with Windows XP and plan to upgrade to Windows Vista at a later date.  Windows Vista will be broadly available January 30, 2007.  Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows Vista.

Ebix has begun the certification process for Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate editions.  There are no plans to certify Windows Vista Home or Windows Vista Home Premium.  As Ebix completes the certification process with each of its products, an announcement will be posted to the respective products EbixSupport web page.

If you choose to upgrade to Windows Vista or purchase a new PC with Windows Vista pre-installed before Ebix finishes its certification, you are taking a risk as there are unknown variables that may effect the operation of your Ebix software.  Ebix will not take responsible for troubleshooting or fixing any problems resulting from the use of the Microsoft Vista operating system prior to Ebix certification.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the EbixSupport desk at 1-888-633-5744.