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Windows Vista cometh
By Darius Chang
30/01/2007 URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/notebooks/0,39050495,61985383,00.htm Windows XP may not be dead, but it is now officially on life support as the new-generation Vista takes over the throne. Though the Vista Business Edition has been available for enterprise customers since November last year, today is the day when consumers can put their paws on the various flavors of the operating system.
*The upgrade version requires the system to have Windows XP installed. Unlike the big bang of the Vista launch, Office 2007 seems like a forgotten cousin at a birthday party. For those who deems productivity suites to be as important as the platform it sits on, the following is the price of the new business application.
However, switching to the new software is not a matter of plonking a wad of cash over the counter and hoping for the best. Not every system will be able to experience the full eye candy of Vista, or even run it at all. Or you might be hesitant as to whether upgrading may be worth your while. To simplify your research, we have pulled together key coverage on this page to give you a taste of what to expect.
Reviews Windows Vista Home Basic Edition The Vista Basic Edition is for machines which do not meet the minimum specifications for the Aero Desktop experience and used mainly for surfing the Internet.
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition The Home Premium version of the OS provides all the eye candy of the new software together with a revamped Media Center experience.
Windows Vista Business Edition The Vista Business Edition adds advanced backup features as well as remote desktop support.
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition The top-of-the-line Vista Ultimate has all the perks from the other versions and also throws in Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption to secure your private data.
Features Windows XP vs Vista Before you upgrade your Windows XP system to Vista, it would be helpful to know how your upgraded or new machine's performance will compare with that of your current XP-based model.
Is Windows getting more expensive? Is Windows getting cheaper or more expensive? The short answer is easy: Neither. The full answer is, however, more complicated.
Windows Vista syncs your files File-sharing has both a good use and questionable use. Deep within Windows Vista, Microsoft hopes to be able to address both of these issues.
How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista Find out what you'll need to upgrade your current files and software to Windows Vista.
Be careful who your Vista PC talks to Unlike plants, having someone talk to your Vista PC may not be good for your system's health as you might just find yourself missing a few files.
Vista upgrade edition cracked According to several forums, users have found that they could install upgrade versions of Vista without a prior installation of Windows XP. But be warned that this workaround runs afoul of the end user license.
All the beauty of Vista on XP Love the eye candy of Vista but unwilling to fork out major cash for it? There is software which can give you a taste of the Aero Desktop Experience.
Having fun with Windows Vista So you've bought your spanking-new operating system and wondering what it can do which Windows XP can't? Check out this guide for a little fun.
Cheap upgrade to Vista? It has only been day two of the official launch and already some enterprising consumers are finding ways to obtain the latest Vista operating system for a song.
Gates speaks out for Vista Not sure what Vista means for you? While some reviewers have given lukewarm opinions on the new operating system, Bill Gates says a demo should convince most people.
First look at Windows Vista Not everything is perfect, but Microsoft expects to have all the glitches under control by the company's self-imposed January 30 product release date.
Upgrading to Vista: 5 burning questions With the specter of Windows Vista looming, there are surprisingly still many questions on the minds of the average consumer.
Express upgrade to Vista program Bought an old PC and worried what happens now that Vista has hit the stores? Refer to this handy guide and see if your system will be eligible for a free upgrade.
Vista Starter ready for developing nations Microsoft will launch a Starter edition of the Windows Vista operating system, geared toward customers in developing countries.
Vista to give HD Photo format more exposure Microsoft is looking to supplant the ubiquitous JPEG with an image format of its own--and it's hoping the debut of Windows Vista will help do the job.
Dell goes full force into Vista A day ahead of the official consumer launch of Windows Vista, Dell declares that its line of PCs will be bundled with Vista.
Is Vista tone deaf? According to a report by the Creative ALchemy Project, the upcoming Windows Vista lacks support for surround sound or EAX audio on many PC games.
HP Vista-fied PCs With a new operating system comes new lineups. HP unveils its latest range of Windows Vista desktops, with one Pavilion surprise thrown in.
Top 5 Vista-ready notebooks Jjust which are the popular systems that can handle the full Vista experience?
Top 5 lightest Vista-capable notebooks Looking for a laptop that is lighter than air and yet able to run Windows Vista OS? Here are five we've rounded up.
Photo Gallery Experts: How to avoid Vista "gotchas" Nine Windows experts share advice on "gotchas" of which Vista users should be aware.
Developers take advantage of Vista A host of new applications are drawing on technologies that are built in to Windows Vista.
Win Vista Ultimate: Signed by Bill Amazon.com is selling a special, limited-edition version of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition signed by Bill Gates.
Yahoo spruces up instant messaging for Vista Yahoo is adding some new features to its IM client for Vista, including tabbed windows and integration with its fantasy sports groups.
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