All versions of Vista can handle Limewire and other P2P software/connections equally well, if that's what you are asking. (Just keep in mind that most of the content is illegal, so watch what you download.) None of them, to my knowledge, have built-in P2P networking clients, though.
Does that answer your question?
John
could someone please clarify if vista basic and premium have facilities for peer to peer networking? i have ultimate at present but don't want to pay for ultimate unless i really have to.
tia

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