Q: I use Publisher a lot and I'd like to find out if Vista has it, or do I have to install it separately
A: It depends what package you have. Mine is a home premium edition, and the Office software comes as a trial version, lasts for so many days (or months) then you have to renew it, which means paying potentially what would be the full price of it. It may come sepearate, but you will know if it is installed because you will see it listed somewhere in the start menu, desktop, or advertised with your computer's packaging etc. If that isn't effective then 'Search' for it with the Windows search feature. GDJ.