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Opera 9
We really like Opera 9, but we like it more as the cool, arty browser that it is and not as our everyday workhorse for the Internet.
Microsoft Vista Home Basic
If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, it is not worth rushing out to purchase Vista Home Basic. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Windows Vista Home Premium
Vista Home Premium will likely be one of the most popular of the six varieties of Microsoft's latest operating system. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade, but if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Adobe to take Flash videos to desktop
Adobe Media Player, set for release later this year, can play back downloaded video files, rather than browser-based video streams.
Gates looks to expand view beyond Windows
Microsoft has long viewed the software world through Windows. Now, it's hoping to prove that it understands the growing popularity of Web technologies beyond its own operating system.
Desktop bling for Windows
Just because your computer comes with boring backgrounds and icons doesn't mean you have to live with them. Find themes, widgets, and other desktop tools to transform your computer from bo-ring to bling-bling.
50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.
Battle of the browser betas
Forget what's available today, let's look ahead and see what the next versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera have in store.
Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2
We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.
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While we really do like Opera 9, we like it more as the cool, cutting-edge browser that it is, and not as an everyday workhorse for the Internet.
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