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    Microsoft's next conquest could be your telephone.

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    An early test version of the next major release of Microsoft Windows has been leaked onto the Net, offering a glimpse of the company’s plans for the new software.

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    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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    Underneath the sheen, what's Windows Vista made of? We take a detailed look at the recently delayed operating system.

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    Microsoft will build multiple search solutions into the next version of Windows. Is it enough?

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    From features and requirements to versions and release dates, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming update to the dominant operating system.

  • Investigating Vista's new search features

    While Virtual Folders offers one technique to help us keep track of our data, there's still a need for a Search tool in Microsoft's new operating system. We look at Windows Vista's new Search features and how they work.

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