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Microsoft releases the first public beta of its new Windows Vista operating system.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 5.8 out of 10

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  1. May 23, 2006 03:58

    4.0/5
    Although Microsoft copied off of Apple's Operating system(which I use and I like) I'm glad they didn't copy the whole thing. The one major advantage of Vista is the awesome game friendly software bundled with the system. This is not only for PC game...  read more »

    - thefox84

  2. June 15, 2006 05:24
    Spectacular
    2.5/5
    I downloaded Vista Beta 2 last week and installed it on my desktop (2.8ghz P4 HT, 1gb RAM, 120gb HD, DVD Burner etc) and on my laptop (centrino 1.7ghz, 512mb RAM 60gb HD etc). My laptop, while it did start windows, failed misirably. Windows was so s...  read more »

    - callaghan001

  3. May 24, 2006 12:48

    3.5/5
    I am tired of the Apple FUD being spread on this site. There is nothing wrong with having an opinion, but people need to keep objectivity in mind when doing a review. The Vista operating system is neither a 1 nor a 10. Further, it is not a carbon co...  read more »

    - bluarash


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