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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007
Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're 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.
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're 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 is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008
While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.
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Avant Browser 11.6 build 13
Block pop-up windows and browse multiple sites at once.
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're 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.
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Week in review: On Microsoft's mind
May 2, 2008
Tech world waits for word on Yahoo, while Microsoft grapples with software challenges. Also: Net music on the court docket, and how green is our Valley?
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Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're 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.
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Microsoft pulls Vista SP1 update
February 20, 2008
The company retracts a prerequisite update for downloading Vista Service Pack 1 after some customers complain of problems.
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Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'
April 11, 2008
By way of the User Account Control feature, company set out to force independent software vendors to make their code more secure, says manager.
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Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs
February 21, 2008
List of applications affected by service pack installation include Trend Micro's Internet Security 2008 and the Times Reader.
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Microsoft offers free support for Vista SP1 installs
March 25, 2008
Software giant says it will give free support until March 18, 2009, to those experiencing difficulty installing Service Pack 1.(By Suzanne Tindal of ZDNet Australia)
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The XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007
Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program
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Microsoft COO downplays Vista update problems
March 4, 2008
The software giant's chief operating officer says he is pleased with SP1's progress, despite it breaking some third-party programs.
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Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate from XP Pro, XP Home, XP Media Center, or XP Tablet PC.
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Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037
Construct home movies from captured digital video on your Windows Vista system.
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Windows XP outshines Vista in benchmarking test
November 27, 2007
Vista with the beta Service Pack 1 fails to keep pace with its predecessor in a series of productivity tasks using the Office 2007 software.
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Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay
September 27, 2007
Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.
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Ballmer: Microsoft is thinking green
March 5, 2008
At the CeBit technology show in Hannover, the chief executive says the software giant is focusing on lowering energy consumption.
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Windows Vista Home Premium upgrade
Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Home or XP Media Center.
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