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75 Reviews
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Abstract: Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put Search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), No new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista, Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get...
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday u...
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put Search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), No new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista, Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get...
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium i...
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment), Theres simply too much and not all...
Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. ...
Windows Vista RC2 build 5744 will more than likely end up being the final testing build of the new OS released to the public by the folks at Redmond before Vista hits shop shelves sometime very soon. Microsoft right now would be actively finishes up t...
Abstract: Aside from the criticism that this was the OS that Windows Vista should have been, this is an undoubted success for Microsoft. With many features offering benefits for businesses and more efficient use of current hardware, is there any real need to wai...
The user experience and the revitalised appearance are significant advances, and most people will immediately take to the new OS. But is it good enough to justify an immediate upgrade? You can probably afford to wait until your current PC is on its la...
Should you upgrade to Vista SP1? Wed say yes. The elimination of the Kill Switch alone is reason, by itself, to upgrade. If its true that Vista will be more reliable and more secure under SP1, thats another good reason as well. If Microsoft is to b...
Improves the overall upgrade process, Fixes hundreds of tiny problems, Makes it easier for thirdparty vendors to write stable code for Vista
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Its always good to install the latest code for any operating system, but installing Windows Vista SP1 will require some users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems...