What is Windows Vista Capable PC?

It seems that it reads as "Windows Vista Capable PC." In short, Windows Vista running on January next year will run on computers with the above logo mark! That. Although it is said that it moves at the minimum even if saying that it moves, if you consider it safely, you should wait for a PC with Vista installed.
Microsoft Windows Vista: Capable PC
http://www.microsoft.com/japan/windowsvista/capable/default.mspx

When it meets the following requirements, it seems to be "Windows Vista Capable PC".

Memory 512 MB or more installed
Graphics hardware compatible with DirectX 9.0
With the latest CPU
Provision of necessary hardware drivers after sequential release of Windows Vista

There was also written such a thing.

A: Yes, Windows Vista Capable PC is a PC that can be upgraded to Windows Vista Home Basic * 1 or higher. Available functions * 2 included in the lineup higher than Windows Vista Home Basic may differ depending on hardware components, especially processor, graphics hardware, and RAM capacity. Moreover, it does not guarantee the operation of all software and hardware included in PC on Windows Vista. Please inquire each maker about operating condition etc. after the upgrade.

* 1 Windows Vista Home Basic:
Windows Vista Home Basic is a product that enhances the reliability, security, and ease of use of PCs for home users who need a basic computing environment.

For each edition of Vista, see here.

Vista editions - Windows Vista.MS