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Very good
7.4
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Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi

Reviewed: 1/24/07
Release date: 1/30/07
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The good: Windows Vista Business does improve some features within Windows XP; fewer system crashes than Windows XP; and Windows Vista offers better built-in support options.

The bad: Windows Vista Business does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment); no BitLocker drive encryption; no DVD Maker; and there are too many editions of Windows Vista.

The bottom line: 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.

Specs: License qty: 1 PC; License type: Complete package; Min hard drive space: 40 GB  See full specs >>

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8 out of 10
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"A very attractive replacement to XP that steals most of its ideas from..."
The main reason that I'm posting this review is to comment on CNET's abject hate of the search... (read more)
by jfowers, February 3, 2007
25 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful
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3 out of 10
Poor
"make sure you have a working system to fall back on"
I recently had my business laptop die on me and replaced it with a Dell loaded with Vista... (read more)
by theoboeguy, February 28, 2007
15 out of 15 users found this opinion helpful
1 out of 10
Abysmal
"Stay away at least 6 Month"
Before You Buy Vista Business Edition,Just check whatever you use Like Printer, Internet Because... (read more)
by mitra911, February 17, 2007
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