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It seems the media has been over-hyping the negative aspects of Windows Vista lately. I recently purchased a laptop with the new Microsoft operating system on it and I’ve been pretty impressed with the whole experience. I suppose some of those problems that have been reported in the past involved inadequate systems that didn’t have enough power to handle the slick new Aero interface. But as long as you get a nicely configured desktop or laptop, Vista will run just fine. and in any case, Microsoft’s Windows Vista Small Business Assurance Team is available to assist with any sort of upgrade issue or compatibility problem that one may encounter. The biggest benefit that I see in going from XP to Vista is the improved security features. You can now run as a “standard user” with limited permissions instead of as an “administrator” so that dangerous malware can no longer come in and execute commands in this mode. I also love the new look of the graphical interface with the translucent glass window frames, cool animations and loads of helpful “gadgets” that can be place right on the desktop. Another thing Microsoft got right this time around compared to the old XP OS is the integrated search capabilities which lets you simply type in a filename or program name quickly and easily without having to click for windows explorer. There’s a lot to like about Windows Vista. There’s no need to be afraid of change, my friends. Step up to the “new” and see the difference yourself.