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Microsoft Windows XP - Professional |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition |
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 |
Windows Vista Ultimate |
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| Release date | October 9, 2003 | January 30, 2007 | |||
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| Price range |
 Check latest prices$111-$228 from 2 stores |
Check latest prices $118-$164 from 4 stores |
Check latest prices $88-$189 from 3 stores |
Check latest prices $319-$449 from 4 stores |
Check latest prices $160-$399 from 7 stores |
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| Review summary | Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000. | Windows 2000 isn't for the gamer or the casual surfer, but if you have a yen for speed, stability, and some serious server tools, this business-class OS will do you right. | XP is a worthwhile upgrade from 95/98 or Windows 2000. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. | For small businesses that need a business in a box and want to stick with Microsoft technology, SBS 2003 is the only game in town. | Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. 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. |
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| Product name |
Microsoft Windows XP - Professional |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition |
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 |
Windows Vista Ultimate |
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| Compatibility |
PC
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PC
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PC
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PC
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PC
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| OS provided |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
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| OS provided media |
CD-ROM
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CD-ROM
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CD-ROM
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CD/DVD
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DVD-ROM
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| License qty |
1 user
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1 user
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1 user
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1 server , 5 clients
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1 PC
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| License type |
Complete package
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Complete package
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Complete package
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Complete package
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Complete package
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| Min processor type |
Intel Pentium 233 MHz
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Intel Pentium 133 MHz
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Intel Pentium 233 MHz
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Intel x86 1 GHz
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| Min hard drive space |
1.5 GB
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2 GB
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1.5 GB
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40 GB
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| Min RAM size |
64 MB
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64 MB
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64 MB
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1 GB
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| Customer service phone |
(800) 936-5700
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(888) 677-9444
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(800) 936-5700
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(800) 936-4900
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| Knowledge base URL |
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http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?spid, 1131&query, &catalog, LCID%3D1033&pwt, false&title, false&kt, ALL&mdt, 0&cat, true&comm, 1&ast, 1&ast, 2&ast, 3&ast, 8&ast, 9&mode, a&x, 9&y, 14
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/techinfo/overview/generalfaq.mspx
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/support/default.mspx
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| Registration URL |
https://accountservices.passport.net/reg.srf?cb, Lcid%3D1033%26WizID%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26Brand%3DMicrosoft%26ReturnUrl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fprofile.microsoft.com%253a443%252fRegsysprofilecenter%252fwizard.aspx%253fwizid%253d3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%2526lcid%253d1033&ru, https%3A%2F%2Fprofile.microsoft.com%3A443%2FRegsysprofilecenter%2Fwizard.aspx%3Fwizid%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26lcid%3D1033&id, 42814&vv, 30&sl, 1&lc, 1033
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https://accountservices.passport.net/reg.srf?cb, Lcid%3D1033%26WizID%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26Brand%3DMicrosoft%26ReturnUrl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fprofile.microsoft.com%253a443%252fRegsysprofilecenter%252fwizard.aspx%253fwizid%253d3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%2526lcid%253d1033&ru, https%3A%2F%2Fprofile.microsoft.com%3A443%2FRegsysprofilecenter%2Fwizard.aspx%3Fwizid%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26lcid%3D1033&id, 42814&vv, 30&sl, 1&lc, 1033
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https://accountservices.passport.net/reg.srf?cb, Lcid%3D1033%26WizID%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26Brand%3DMicrosoft%26ReturnUrl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fprofile.microsoft.com%253a443%252fRegsysprofilecenter%252fwizard.aspx%253fwizid%253d3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%2526lcid%253d1033&ru, https%3A%2F%2Fprofile.microsoft.com%3A443%2FRegsysprofilecenter%2Fwizard.aspx%3Fwizid%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26lcid%3D1033&id, 42814&vv, 30&sl, 1&lc, 1033
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https://accountservices.passport.net/reg.srf?cb, Lcid%3D1033%26WizID%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26Brand%3DMicrosoft%26ReturnUrl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fprofile.microsoft.com%253a443%252fRegsysprofilecenter%252fwizard.aspx%253fwizid%253d3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%2526lcid%253d1033&ru, https%3A%2F%2Fprofile.microsoft.com%3A443%2FRegsysprofilecenter%2Fwizard.aspx%3Fwizid%3D3d9d12a5-5bc8-43fc-8f5a-a3d8e617794a%26lcid%3D1033&id, 42814&vv, 30&sl, 1&lc, 1033
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| Software updates URL |
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/default.mspx
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/default.mspx
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/default.mspx
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/downloads/default.mspx
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http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg, microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general&cat, en_us_28cca3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang, en&cr, us
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(866) 876-4926
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| Product name | Microsoft Windows XP - Professional | Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional | Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition | Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 | Windows Vista Ultimate |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range |
Check latest prices $111-$228 from 2 stores |
Check latest prices $118-$164 from 4 stores |
Check latest prices $88-$189 from 3 stores |
Check latest prices $319-$449 from 4 stores |
Check latest prices $160-$399 from 7 stores |
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