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THE BOTTOM LINE
We think the overall quality of this $399 Windows Vista Ultimate edition is not deserving of final release candidate status, and we expect to see at least one more interim build, or perhaps even another release candidate, soon.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 5.0 out of 10

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  1. October 12, 2006 06:36

    4.0/5
    I enjoy the Vista RC's. The only problem I have with this release is the compatibility bugs. I typically run AVG Free Edition for antivirus. It worked on RC1, but not RC2. Nero also doesn't work, but then it didn't work on RC1 either. Those are the ...  read more »

    - Gock31

  2. October 12, 2006 02:11
    Mediocre
    1.0/5
    What You See is What You Get, it's beautiful but ... oh my god.. toooo heavy.
    I think Windows Vista = Windows Me , they both will not last for one year.
    Sayonara Windows Vista, i'll better wait for your next generation.

    - Sunardy

  3. October 12, 2006 06:02

    4.5/5
    I've been using 5744 for several days now, the media center features are great, as are most other parts of the OS - The article mentioned that the Program Compatibility Wizard was not present, NOT TRUE! I have used it several times - not always wit...  read more »

    - johnpmorton2989


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