Software : Operating systems
Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Reviewed on 01/09/2009 03:37 AMIntel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the $29 upgrade fee.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)
Reviewed on 08/07/2009 03:37 AMWindows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)
Reviewed on 08/07/2009 03:37 AMWindows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)
Reviewed on 08/07/2009 03:37 AMWindows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Windows 7 prebeta (build 6801)
Reviewed on 31/10/2008 03:37 AMAlthough not even in beta, Windows 7 already appears stable and full of consumer-friendly features.
Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on 13/03/2008 03:36 AMWhile 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.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:17 AMThe grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.
Ubuntu 7.04
Reviewed on 07/06/2008 03:37 AMUbuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly casual computer users and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications, such as iTunes. Still, this is a great leap forward for Linux with the mass audience.
Windows Mobile 6
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMThough it doesn't offer earth-shattering new features, and interface issues remain, Windows Mobile 6 brings a collection of noteworthy improvements that makes its mobile devices easier to use and equips mobile professionals with more robust productivity tools.
Apple Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Family Pack
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMThough its new user features have mixed appeal, Tiger's technological changes and speed improvements make this an enticing upgrade, especially for those who passed on Panther.

