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  • 9.0

    Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

    09 Jul 2009 12:31 PM

    Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

  • 9

    Microsoft Windows Longhorn

    18 Apr 2005 4:18 PM

    Our reviewer gives you first impressions and expert guidance.

  • 7.9

    Apple Mac OS X Tiger

    17 Jan 2005 5:24 PM

    Due in mid-2005, Apple's new Mac OS X 10.4 promises more than 200 features.

  • Palm OS Cobalt 6.1

    01 Oct 2004 1:16 PM

    PalmSource has announced a revision of its wireless-focused Cobalt operating system at its European Developer Conference in Munich.

  • 9.0 7.5

    Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

    18 Aug 2009 4:32 PM

    Windows 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.

  • 8.2 7.5

    Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

    27 Aug 2009 6:06 PM

    Intel 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 AU$39 upgrade fee.

  • 9.0 7

    Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

    18 Aug 2009 3:43 PM

    Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

  • 8.0 9

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    26 Oct 2007 3:33 PM

    The 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.

  • 7.0 7

    Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

    08 Feb 2008 10:14 AM

    Microsoft pushes its first service pack for Vista out the door. Is it a salvation, a non-event or a flop?

  • 6.4

    Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

    29 Oct 2008 1:27 PM

    At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.

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