Roxio Easy Media Creator 9

Press Release:
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions today announced that all core components of Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, the company's comprehensive suite of music, photo, and video applications have achieved Windows Vista Certification through the premium logo program.

The ideal complement and enhancement to consumers' experience with Windows Vista, the latest version of Roxio's retail-leading digital media suite offers extensive support for portable entertainment devices, high-definition video editing tools, and ground-breaking audio creation and enjoyment features. The Windows Vista Certified version of Easy Media Creator 9 is now shipping to major retailers and e-stores and is available direct from the Roxio website.

"We are extremely pleased that Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 has been awarded Windows Vista Certification and becomes part of a range of applications that will help enhance consumers' experience with our next-generation operating system," said Dave Wascha, director of marketing for Windows Vista at Microsoft. "The Certified for Windows Vista logo will provide consumers with the assurance that Easy Media Creator 9 delivers a compatible and high-quality experience when used with Windows Vista Certified hardware."

The Certified for Windows Vista logo is a compatibility designation for applications and devices that have passed a rigorous testing program on computers that are running Windows Vista. The technical requirements for this designation target four core areas: reliability, security, compatibility with Windows Vista and future operating systems, and installation and removal.

"Sonic Solutions has taken great care to ensure that each core component of our extensive suit is fully compatible with all aspects of Windows Vista," said Michael Demeyer, vice president, Windows product marketing, Roxio division of Sonic Solutions. "We are excited to once againcollaborate with Microsoft and be associated with this significant upgrade to the operating system. The Certified for Windows Vista logo will help differentiate our product in the market and further reinforce Roxio as the first choice in digital media software."

In addition to working with Microsoft to certify Easy Media Creator, Sonic collaborated with the Windows Vista team to develop Roxio Central, one of the first applications that exploits the many benefits of Windows Presentation Foundation to deliver a truly intuitive and visually-rich software experience. Sonic also provided its AuthorScript media engine, which enables CD and DVD burning functionality in Windows Vista.