Vista's pretty, but doesn't yet impress

The digital surgeons at Microsoft Corp. have been stitching up a new operating system for a couple of years. And now that we're allowed a peek, it's still unclear what Microsoft has in mind-- a tummy tuck or a heart transplant. (Full article: 869 words)

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