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Whistle Stopper - Windows Vista Business with SP1 Upgrade
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List Price: $199.95
Our Price: $158.00
Your Save: $ 41.95 ( 21% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224660808
Feature: User-friendly software offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft Software
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Model: 66J-06354
Platform: Windows Vista
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Release Date: 2008-03-19
Studio: Microsoft Software
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Features
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User-friendly software offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information
Keeps your network running smoothly and securely without excessive reliance on dedicated IT support; ideal for organizations of all sizes
Sophisticated data protection and auditing capabilities help simplify IT management and can help lower costs for regulatory compliance
Warns you of impending hardware failures early on, so you don't have to worry about the devastating loss of any important business data
Includes Small Business Resources, a built-in how-to guide leads you through everyday tasks and troubleshooting in non-technical language; more securely connects you to your business information whether you're in or out of the office
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Summary: Amazon Shines
Comment: I received the order promptly. Unfortunatly I could not upgrade from home premium to business. I had to return it and they provided a bar code mailing label to use. I'm sorry I haD to return it, but they made the transaction as easy as possible for me to return it. Thank you Amazon. CForce Bradenton, Fl
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Summary: Cost me thousands in lost time
Comment: We have tried to make Vista work for a year on a $2,000 laptop. We spent days getting our Vista compliant design software to work. Everytime we had to load new software we lost too much time. Our new laptop also ran slower than the old one with XP. The last straw was when a Microsft program would not work and the fix on Microsoft's website was a rewrite to the registry. Finally we reformatted the hard drive and installed XP. Everything works better and faster.
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Summary: Cost me $700
Comment: Microsoft Vista Business came bundled with a Lenovo laptop. Various glitches prompted numerous calls to my Microsoft Certified IT expert. Most recently, the system would just lose contact with the Internet for unknown reasons, then just as mysteriously regain contact several days later. Sometimes a "route print" at the administrator command prompt would show two "0.0.0.0" route entries, and deletion of these would sometimes (but not always) remedy the problem. Anyway, my IT expert finally just took Vista off and installed XP. I'm guessing my final outlay on this headache will total $700, not to mention my time.
Absolutely avoid the Vista operating system. I loaded Linux Ubuntu on a spare machine while the laptop was in the shop, and got instant browser, email, and Microsoft compatible word processing and spreadsheet. No flash, just functionality.
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Summary: Wait for SP2 or 3 or 4, or Upgrade Now, that is the Question
Comment: In the Mac world updates to the operating system sometimes seem to come fast and furious, but unless it's a major upgrade, like from Tiger to Leopard (10.4 to 10.5) they are always free. In the windows world you pay for them. For example XP to Vista is similar to the Tiger - Leopard example and you expect to pay. Now tell me the difference between upgrading from 10.5.2 to 10.5.3 in the Mac world, a free upgrade and Vista to Vista with SP1. Is not the whole raison d'etre of SP1 to fix the mistakes of Vista, as are those free upgrades in the Mac world.
What a great cash cow Microsoft has going for it. Deliver a flawed operating system, charge a lot of money for it, then charge a gang of money to fix some, but not all of the flaws. That said, the SP1 upgrade does seem a bit faster and they say it's more secure and I guess I'll believe them.
Would I upgrade to SP1 from Vista if I were you. It depends. I'm not a power user, so I didn't see all that much difference, so if you're like me and everything is ticking along fine, then I suppose I'd leave well enough alone. But if you're someone who is concerned about all those hundreds of little problems they say plague Vista, then you might want to upgrade. Do I sleep better knowing those problems aren't lurking in my computer waiting to strike when I least expect it. Not really, because if I was that kind of person, then I'd probably lie awake nights, hoping, waiting, praying for SP2. Come on Microsoft, these upgrades should be free.
I know, I know, I shouldn't be complaining, because I got a free review copy of SP1 and because I haven't really had a bad Vista experience, so I guess I'll shut up now and just say, in my opinion if you're still running XP, then I'd upgrade, but if you're running Vista, I think I'd wait till SP2, or 3 or 4.
Still, upset as I am about Microsoft's business practice of charging for these upgrades, mine was flawless, everything still works (I did a clean install, after backing up) and the performance does seem better, so five stars from me for the upgrade.
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Summary: M$ I want my money back or a different OS!
Comment: I cant really describe how disgusted I am with this OS I have involuntary reboots in the middle of working on tasks and other difficult to describe problems. Its slow as molasses and behaves like it is infected with a Virus.
An upgrade is an improvment, this is far from it!
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Editorial Reviews:
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If you own a small business, why not upgrade to Windows Vista Business? It's the first Windows operating system designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. Work more efficiently with an improved, simple-to-use interface that makes it easier to search and find the information you need quickly and easily, both on your PCs and on the web. With powerful new safety features, you're in control and can better protect the key information that is the life of your business and that builds the trust of your customers.
Easy-to-use tools within Windows Photo Gallery help you retrieve, view, and edit photos for your business or website - without costly outsourcing Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, & Live Thumbnails Windows Backup & Restore Center - back up everything on your hard disks Windows Fax & Scan - Easily send and receive faxes or scan documents and images Remote Desktop Connection - remote access for your business User Account Control & enhanced Group Policy capabilities - simplify network administration tasks You are now required to enter a password hint during the initial setup of Windows Vista SP1 so you don't forget it later Upgrade from Windows XP or Windows 2000
System Requirements 800 MHz processor & 512 MB of system memory 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space Super VGA graphics support
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