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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.

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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.

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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.

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Creative Live Cam Optia AF

If remote video surveillance or time-lapse photography is something you want to do with a Webcam, the Creative Live Cam Optia AF is a good pick. For all others, Logitech has a better (and slightly cheaper) Webcam.

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Here is your Vista, says Microsoft

Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer might not have made the trip Down Under, but Microsoft stressed Australians played a significant role in designing the new Windows Vista operating system at its launch in Sydney today.

Microsoft: Try Vista, it's not as bad you think

Microsoft still faces an uphill battle to win over consumers, despite the progress it cites on Vista's performance and compatibility.

Outward bound with Vista's new firewall

Microsoft is promising that in Windows Vista all inbound connections will be blocked by default, whereas all outbound connections will be allowed by default, other than by exception. What does that mean? Well, it's less than you might think.

Media Center Tweaks for Vista

Taking a quick look at the new and improved Media Center front-end for Windows Vista, we saw some interesting tweaks to the user interface and a live demonstration of HD cable through CableCARD.

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Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Having fun with Windows Vista

There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to Windows Vista's new file system

Windows Vista stands to challenge how we think about files and file storage, allowing users to tag, organise, and search content in new ways.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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Windows Vista pros and cons

What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.

Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

Start-page smackdown: Netvibes, Pageflakes, iGoogle and Live.com

Want to create your own homepage? We put four personalised start pages through their paces and rank them according to looks, features and performance.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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Goal.Com - Live News

View the latest soccer news from the Goal.com Web site.

Live Messenger Gadget 1.1

Access your Windows Live Messenger from your desktop or sidebar.

Shadowrun Vista Title Update 02 1.02

Update Shadowrun Vista.

Shadowrun Vista Title Update 01 1.01

Update Shadowrun Vista.

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