After hearing all the bad things for Vista, I held off as long as I could before buying a new notebook. I finally bought one three weeks ago and it came with Vista Home Premium.
So far, not a single problem. It has been effortless and even fun. The analog clock is just great and I have not had a single problem loadfing and using anything.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)
Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
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Windows 7 worldwide market share jumps past Mac OS X, growing faster than Vista
Windows 7 has turned out to be the darling of the operating system market share these days, nabbing a larger slice of the pie in a shorter amount of time than Vista - and overtaking all versions...
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CNET Review
The Good: Strong design and Microsoft don't always go together, but they do in Windows 7. Users might take a while to get used to the new taskbar and Aero Peek, but they're a pleasure to use.
The Bad: Performance is still hit-or-miss in Windows 7. At the ripe age of seven, Windows XP still performs better in some categories.
The Bottom Line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
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Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional
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License pricingStandard
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License TypeComplete package
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License Qty1 PC
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License PricingStandard
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MediaDVD-ROM
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Licensing Details32/64-bit
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Package TypeRetail
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Min Processor Type1 GHz, 1 GHz
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Min RAM Size1 GB
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Min Hard Drive Space16 GB
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Peripheral / Interface DevicesDirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card
I've been using Vista Home Premium for a couple of years now and haven't had any real issues with it. I also use XP Home, Pro, Win 7 RC, an various linux systems (Mint is my favorite) But my good ol everyday goto is Vista. No complaints.
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