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Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.

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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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Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

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Windows Vista: One year on

Craig Simms wades through the mess that is still Windows Vista.

FAQ: Windows on Macs

There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

Parallels updates virtualisation suite

Virtualisation software vendor Parallels has released an update to its Parallels Desktop virtualisation software for Intel-based Apple Macs.

Windows Media Player gets a face-lift in version 11

Windows Media Player gets a face-lift in version 11.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

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.

Give Windows XP a Vista Look

Windows Vista won't be available until early next year, but current XP users drooling over Vista's new Aero theme and utilities, such as sidebars and widgets, don't have to wait for Microsoft to ship out its new operating system to upgrade their desktops.

File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

Newbie's guide to Flickr

Want your grandma to start using Flickr but don't feel like explaining it to her? This handy guide will have her tagging photos with 'Lasertag Sake-bombs' before you can shake a stick at your beer.

Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

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Web Button Menu Maker 3.2

Create a variety of Web buttons with pre-made button templates.

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Open Menu+ 1.5

Find and access your applications easily.

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Button Shop 4.02

Enhance your Website with elegant navigation buttons.

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GConvert 5

Extract icons from various file types, view, edit, and save them.

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