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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.
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.
MSN tests new blog, search features
MSN is expected to quietly begin testing new features for searching and syndicating blogs, in a nod to the online publishing format.
Microsoft upgrades search
Microsoft is set to launch on Wednesday the beta version of its new Windows Live Search page, which uses the same behind-the-scenes technology as MSN Search but will eventually become the company's sole search offering.
Microsoft to take on YouTube
Microsoft on Tuesday launched a beta version of a new service that lets people upload videos of their cats dancing, babies laughing and teenagers playing air guitar.
A fresher, faster Hotmail
Some 280 million Hotmail users are getting a brand-new in-box. If you're already using Hotmail, a green button will invite you to try the new service when you log in, while the beta tag disappears for testers
Startup plans Aussie blog search engine
Melbourne-based tech startup Feedcorp has spent the last year indexing thousands of content feeds generated by Australian Web sites and blogs, and plans to launch a localised search engine next month.
100 tips to speed up your software
Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.
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.
The future of e-mail
We pit the beta versions of Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Gmail against each other.
Search and enjoy: Search toolbar roundup
Want to research something fast? Install a search engine toolbar within your browser. Some even block pop-ups and spam and can securely remember your credit card number for future purchases. Best of all, they're free.
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Msn, Rss image galleries
Photos: Inside Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista
Microsoft adds tabs, search, RSS, and antiphishing to IE 7.
Photos: Inside Internet Explorer 7 for XP SP2 beta 2
Microsoft mirrors the look and feel of other browsers while adding a few unique features.
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