Since the much ballyhooed debut of Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system at the beginning of this year, both trade and consumer media outlets have tested and reviewed just about every aspect of the product.

So, if you're looking for head-to-head comparisons with other operating systems, in-depth analysis going function-by-function, or more technical specifications, a quick Google search will provide more than you could possibly hope for.

This evaluation, on the other hand, will seek to give you an idea of what it's like for the average user to tackle Windows Vista--how it differs from previous Windows incarnations, what features are neat, and which are useful.

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