Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564)
THE BOTTOM LINE
Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) should mark the final stretch for Microsoft's new operating system, but don't be surprised if Microsoft issues one more public release candidate before making Windows Vista final.
CNET Reader Reviews
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September 4, 2006 02:01
4.0/5
Microsoft has done a good job in moving their OS forward to a more modern look.
Although some people would say it's using ideas from Apple's Tiger, I feel overall it doesn't appear much of a copy to me (I also use Tiger).
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September 6, 2006 10:47
3.0/5
I've used Windows all my life, but have recently switched to Mac OS as my primary OS, though i still dual-boot to Windows XP on my MacBook Pro for some Windows-only software. Having both on one machine has showed me that there is just no contest , ... read more » -
September 3, 2006 09:38
3.5/5
While it took me a while to download RC1; I must say that it is far better than Beta 2 which I downloaded earlier in the summer from Microsoft's Customer Feedback Program.
I've been running Vista on a year old Dell Inspiron 600M with the foll... read more »
