Chapter 2. How Windows Vista Differs from Windows XP

IF you’re a Windows XP user, you’re probably asking the question, “So just how does Windows Vista differ from Windows XP?” Is it better, or just different? And is it worth the time and money to upgrade to?

You’ll have to answer the last question yourself, but there’s no denying that there are a lot of differences between XP and Vista—both superficial and substantive. The two versions of Windows look different, work different, and perform quite differently. It’s easy enough to see how they’re related, but it’s also easy to see how they differ.

The most visible differences ...

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