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Windows Vista Home Basic edition review
 The windows vista home basic edition is the cheapest Vista edition sold in the US, the edition lacks much of the functionality in all other editions
Let me start by showing you all the features that are in all other editions but missing in Basic
Features not available in Home Basic (but available in all other editions)
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| Scheduled backup of user files
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Never really found the microsoft backup sollutions very usefull, maybe this time it is different, and maybe not |
Yes, better from third party |
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| Backup of user files to a networked PC or device
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The backup software can store the files on the network. |
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| Incremental backup
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Backs up only the things that have changed between backups, so it takes less time |
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| Automatic backup scheduling
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| Windows Aero user experience (glass, dynamic windows, and a smoother-performing desktop)
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A new interface for windows vista that eutelises direct3d in your graphics card (more) |
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| Windows Tablet PC with integrated pen/digital ink input
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For tablet PCs - to support handwriting recognition for example |
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| Windows Tablet PC touch screen support
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To use touch rather than a mouse |
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| New premium games
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Solitare that looks better |
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| Windows Tablet PC handwriting recognition improvements
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maybe it recognises handwriting better now, never really had the chance to test this |
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| Windows Tablet PC usability and navigation improvements
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The new interface may be more useful in tablet PCs |
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| Windows SideShow
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| Windows Meeting Space
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Windows NetMeeting is now Windows meeting space |
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| Backup of user files to a network device
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Now we will be talking about the most limiting "missing things", and why you may need them
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From: mbenji
Subject: backup | | All of the backup features are available with 3rd party programs... such as Seagate's "BounceBack Express" | From: Al Bashye
Subject: Vista | | I really wanted to buy a copy of XP Home, but found that Vista Basic was on offer for less. I don't give a damn for transparent nonsence, all I wanted was to be able to run Photoshop Elements version 4, which won't run on my beloved Windows 2000 (no bloody activation !) | From: Marc
Subject: DVD drive & compatibility | | My dvd drive no longer recognises disks, it just asks me what I want to do with the ´blank disc´. I can open a player play a dvd but that is not a solution for software installations. Also the swindle of ´vista ready´ software is a money-making exercise. | From: t.laz
Subject: movies? | | I tried watching a dvd on windows basic. It wouldn't work! You have to find the codecs to play dvds yourself. | From: cherie
Subject: basic vs. premium | | what's the big difference | From: mbenji
Subject: backup | | All of the backup features are available with 3rd party programs... such as Seagate's "BounceBack Express" | From: Al Bashye
Subject: Vista | | I really wanted to buy a copy of XP Home, but found that Vista Basic was on offer for less. I don't give a damn for transparent nonsence, all I wanted was to be able to run Photoshop Elements version 4, which won't run on my beloved Windows 2000 (no bloody activation !) | From: Marc
Subject: DVD drive & compatibility | | My dvd drive no longer recognises disks, it just asks me what I want to do with the ´blank disc´. I can open a player play a dvd but that is not a solution for software installations. Also the swindle of ´vista ready´ software is a money-making exercise. | From: t.laz
Subject: movies? | | I tried watching a dvd on windows basic. It wouldn't work! You have to find the codecs to play dvds yourself. | From: cherie
Subject: basic vs. premium | | what's the big difference | From: mbenji
Subject: backup | | All of the backup features are available with 3rd party programs... such as Seagate's "BounceBack Express" | From: Al Bashye
Subject: Vista | | I really wanted to buy a copy of XP Home, but found that Vista Basic was on offer for less. I don't give a damn for transparent nonsence, all I wanted was to be able to run Photoshop Elements version 4, which won't run on my beloved Windows 2000 (no bloody activation !) | From: Marc
Subject: DVD drive & compatibility | | My dvd drive no longer recognises disks, it just asks me what I want to do with the ´blank disc´. I can open a player play a dvd but that is not a solution for software installations. Also the swindle of ´vista ready´ software is a money-making exercise. | From: t.laz
Subject: movies? | | I tried watching a dvd on windows basic. It wouldn't work! You have to find the codecs to play dvds yourself. | From: cherie
Subject: basic vs. premium | | what's the big difference |
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Windows vista editions Buy Vista
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NOTE: You can save up to $160 dollars if you do not want tech. support from Microsoft (You will get windows updates), To see how, Visit the checklist page.
Windows Vista OEM is meant to be cheaper since there is no tech support, But also installs on 1 computer only and can not be transferred to another computer |
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