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VISTA: Making the Switch
Pros and Cons
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PROS |
CONS |
| Aero: Translucent windows, making it easier to see what's open on your desktop | If you have an older PC, you will need to upgrade your video card. Cost = $200 or so; may not be an option in a laptop |
| You can view the contents of files on the bottom taskbar without opening them | The Home Basic version of VISTA does not include Aero |
| Windows Flip: Shows a live thumbnail of each window that you have opened | Need a full gigabyte of memory, an advanced video processor, and a DVD reader - download Microsoft's VISTA Upgrade Advisor to find out if you need these things on your PC. |
| Desktop Search: You can sift through your computer for files based on keywords | |
| More security and privacy features | |
| Built-in diagnostics to let you know if a network cable is unplugged, etc. |
Cost: Business Version = $200 per computer if upgrading from Windows XP or 2000.
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