Microsoft Journal is an application included in Vista that is exclusively for the benefit of users working with a pen tablet, pen display, or Tablet PC. Journal simulates a physical notebook, but with all the advantages of digital note taking.
You can use a Wacom pen in Journal to jot notes and capture quick sketches providing valuable collaboration options for use at home, school, and work.
Journal also incorporates a powerful search engine that can even locate handwritten content.
Tools included in Journal include a choice of pens, markers, and highlighters, plus an eraser (easily activated by the eraser end of a Wacom pen), a selection lasso, and a flag tool. You can also erase your work with the "eraser end" of the Wacom pen or use Scratch Out to delete text by simply scratching your pen over the targeted text.
Journal is available by selecting Start Menu > All Programs > Windows Journal.