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Windows Vista Operating System Released To Businesses Today


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NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. launched its first computer operating system in five years Thursday, contending that the software and other new products will help people deal with information overload and become more productive.

Acknowledging Windows Vista's delays, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer kicked off a demonstration of the software by saying ''it's an exciting thing to finally be here'' and adding: ''This is the biggest launch in our company's history, that's for sure.''

Businesses that buy Windows licenses in bulk have first crack at the new operating system. Consumers won't be able to get Vista on home PCs until Jan. 30.

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get the same shit for free at any open source developer's site (can't be arsed to find the links but i use Neo-Office for Macs when i must use windoze apps). Google is my friend: here's Open Office. there's over 16,000 more sites...

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