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Summary
This chapter has discussed what you need to know about Windows Vista in order to decide whether
to upgrade to it or stay with your current version of Windows. You’ve discovered the new Vista edi-
tions and what they provide. The overview of new Vista features in this chapter should act as your
guide to whether an upgrade makes sense.
It’s time to do a little work on the upgrade of your system. First, you need to decide whether
there’s a good reason to upgrade. Which new Vista feature grabs your attention? Second, you
need to consider your current hardware. The “Will Your Computer Be Able to Run Vista?” sec-
tion in Chapter 2 can help you with this part. Once you know what you want out of Vista and
whether you can update to it without changing your hardware, you’re on your way to making
the upgrade decision. Of course, many systems out there won’t run Vista. Now you have to
make the choice by weighing the cost of new hardware against the new functionality you’ll
receive.
Chapter 2 is all about installing Vista on your system. You’ll need to consider everything about
the upgrade before you even begin the installation. Many systems will require some type of upgrade
to run Vista at all. Fortunately, Chapter 2 tells you about a few shortcuts you can take to make the
pain of update a little easier to take. Once you know you have a system that can support Vista, you’ll
use the remainder of Chapter 2 to perform the actual installation.
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