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The real cost of a Vista upgrade
in brief Microsoft Australia has revealed the business edition of its next operating system, Windows Vista, will cost AU$565.The software giant also issued local upgrade prices following the release of packaged pricing early last month.
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in brief Microsoft Australia has revealed the business edition of its next operating system, Windows Vista, will cost AU$565.
The software giant also issued local upgrade prices following the release of packaged pricing early last month.
Retail upgrade pricing (RRP) for the several Vista editions will be:
- Home Basic Upgrade: AU$199
- Home Premium Upgrade Academic: AU$179
- Ultimate Upgrade: AU$495
- Business Upgrade: AU$379
Vista ultimate edition includes both business and home features of the operating system.