| Version | 6.0 (Build 6002: Service Pack 2) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Release date | Dec 5, 2008 |
| Date added | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Os requirements | Windows, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows XP Home, 800 MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 30GB hard drive with 20GB disk space, DirectX 9 capable processor |
| Total downloads | 244,927 |
| Price | $119.99 |
Review
Editors' rating Very good 7.0 out of 10 The good: Windows Vista Home Basic does improve some features within Windows XP; fewer system crashes than Windows XP; and Windows Vista offers better built-in support options. The bad: Windows Vista Home Basic does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); no Aero graphics system in Home Basic; no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from IE7 get preferential treatment); and little reason to leave Windows XP. The bottom line: Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. 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. Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi; Reviewed on: 1/24/07; Release date: 1/30/07
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