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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
It was more than five years ago that Microsoft released Windows XP, and on January 30th, 2007 Microsoft is launching Vista, the latest operating system in the Windows family. The most notable improvement is the development of Windows Aero (Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open); a new graphical interface and visual style featuring eye candy such as window transparencies and animations. Other new features include tightly integrated search and a Windows Sidebar as a space to put desktop gadgets like a clock, calendar, weather, RSS, and other small applets.
MSRP $380.00
Release date January, 2007
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2 mixed
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MSRP $0.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Performace strips both XP and Vista
- Improved Visuals
- Improved Wifi Config
Cons
- Only one Workspace
- Random Program Shut-downs. No help from the error messages provided.
- task manager and start menu cannot be replaced with an older version
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
0%
vs.
Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- Free and open-source.
- Easy to install
Cons
- Older release
- Only supported until April 2009.
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
0%
vs.
Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon"
100%
MSRP $129.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Improved Spotlight UI & performance
- Screen sharing for controlling other machines remotely
- Spaces for virtual desktop management
Cons
- No more Classic support for PowerPC Macs
- Runs games a little slower
- More prone to security attacks, which has been proved
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
38%
vs.
Mac OS X Leopard
62%
MSRP $0.00
Released --
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch" is the 9th release, and current oldstable version of Debian GNU/Linux. It is supported until one year after the next release, which happened in February 2009. Etch can be ran with either KDE, GNOME, or Xfce as the default GUI. It can also be ran with no GUI whatsoever, and...
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
50%
vs.
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
50%
MSRP $239.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- GUI looks pretty fancy
- User friendly
- High security
Cons
- Takes up a lot of background resources for gamers making games almost unplayable at high graphics
- Lacks some of the best features of the system in this version
- A crippled version of the OS at an incredibly high price
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
100%
vs.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
0%
MSRP $299.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- It is stable < IT IS
- Secure
Cons
- if people cant afford decant pcs it cant be used
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
100%
vs.
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
0%
MSRP $199.00
Released January, 2007
From Wikipedia: Similar to Windows XP Home Edition, Home Basic is intended for budget users not requiring advanced media support for home use. The Windows Aero theme with translucent effects will not be included with this edition. 64-bit Home Basic will support up to 8 GB of physical memory, and will be supported until...
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
100%
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
0%
Reviews
May 28, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Offers DX10 capabilities for the latest in gaming graphics
- Provides commercial-grade encryption, bit locking, and nifty Windows Extras
- desktop widgets such as calendar, clock etc
- When installed correctly it runs faster than XP
Cons
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May 15, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Offers DX10 capabilities for the latest in gaming graphics
- Provides commercial-grade encryption, bit locking, and nifty Windows Extras
- When installed correctly it runs faster than XP
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
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April 3, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
- It's not as innovative as they always say
- Has major DRM issues
- Lacking innovation - old XP with a new look
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March 28, 2007
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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March 26, 2007
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
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January 14, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
- It's not as innovative as they always say
- asks for too many confirmations when performing routine tasks
- Vista Ultimate version was vaporware, no worthwhile extras came out to justify the premium
- 3 times as expensive as OSX
- Has major DRM issues
- Not suitable for musicians as Aero introduces latency issues with ASIO. Focus on consumer => graphics, graphics, graphics and not much else
- Lack of Backwards Compatibility (Legacy Drivers)
- Slower than WinXP
- bad security, and the operating system in general is bloated and slow: (not worth the money at all)
- sucks big time
- Lacking innovation - old XP with a new look
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January 7, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
- It's not as innovative as they always say
- asks for too many confirmations when performing routine tasks
- Vista Ultimate version was vaporware, no worthwhile extras came out to justify the premium
- 3 times as expensive as OSX
- Has major DRM issues
- Not suitable for musicians as Aero introduces latency issues with ASIO. Focus on consumer => graphics, graphics, graphics and not much else
- Lack of Backwards Compatibility (Legacy Drivers)
- Slower than WinXP
- bad security, and the operating system in general is bloated and slow: (not worth the money at all)
- sucks big time
- Lacking innovation - old XP with a new look
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June 6, 2009
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Pros
- Offers DX10 capabilities for the latest in gaming graphics
- Provides commercial-grade encryption, bit locking, and nifty Windows Extras
- desktop widgets such as calendar, clock etc
- stabler and securer naturally out of box than xp stats proven elsewhere.
- Cool new look
- When installed correctly it runs faster than XP
- Simple installation
- Very secure
- Stable
Cons
- asks for too many confirmations when performing routine tasks
- Vista Ultimate version was vaporware, no worthwhile extras came out to justify the premium
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June 30, 2009
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Pros
- Offers DX10 capabilities for the latest in gaming graphics
- Provides commercial-grade encryption, bit locking, and nifty Windows Extras
- desktop widgets such as calendar, clock etc
- stabler and securer naturally out of box than xp stats proven elsewhere.
- Cool new look
- Cheap for university students via Ultimatesteal.ca - $70 CAD
- When installed correctly it runs faster than XP
- Simple installation
- Very secure
- Stable
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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April 23, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
- It's not as innovative as they always say
- asks for too many confirmations when performing routine tasks
- Vista Ultimate version was vaporware, no worthwhile extras came out to justify the premium
- 3 times as expensive as OSX
- Has major DRM issues
- Not suitable for musicians as Aero introduces latency issues with ASIO. Focus on consumer => graphics, graphics, graphics and not much else
- Slower than WinXP
- bad security, and the operating system in general is bloated and slow: (not worth the money at all)
- Unable to properly network with non-vista (ie XP) computers
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