Nero announces today that its premier digital media software suite, Nero 7, is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).

Having rapidly addressed the latest developmental changes to Microsoft's highly-anticipated new operating system through the RC1 and RC2 phases, Nero now offers its Windows Vista-ready software to consumers online at www.nero.com. Current Nero 7 customers will also be able to download this version free of charge at the company's website.

Nero 7 is the industry-leading, all-in-one solution for the management of data, audio, photo, video, phone, and TV content throughout the home and via mobile devices on the go. Among its more than 20 applications are recently added features that enable the efficient transfer of audio and video files to mobile phones, and the streaming of live TV and other video content to a Windows XP Media Center Edition PC or an Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

"Nero 7 and the new Windows Vista OS will elevate to unprecedented heights the levels of efficiency and enjoyment consumers can achieve from the digital lifestyle experience," said Udo Eberlein, Chief Operating Officer at Nero.