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Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Reasons to downgrade from Windows Vista to XP

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On July 22, 2005 Microsoft announced its new line of operating systems and Windows Vista, codenamed 'Longhorn', made its first public appearance. While graphic effects and new user tools certainly looked respectively stunning and very useful, the very last five minutes of the presentation - price and system requirements - came as a surprise to many.

No Thanks, I'd Rather Spend My $399 Elsewhere!

Pricing is a major issue in Vista. There are six different versions of the operating system, roughly divided in two target markets, consumer and business, with increasing prices. Consumers can cho...

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