Wat's the latest release of a Microsoft  Windows? (not beta, but final release)!?
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Windows XP, or Windows Media Center (Basically XP with some added features)
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Yes, it called VISTA. Go here for details:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx\n\nBut don't wait for it yet. To get the most out of it you need a high spec PC (especially a good graphics card). Wait for the second release it will be much more stable and the number of bugs will be reduced.
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Microsoft OPEN SOURCING Windows !
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No.  I won't try it until it been out of beta testing for at least a year.  Too many potential problems that only real users under real conditions will find.  And then Microsoft will have to come up with the patches and fixes.  Look at XP..... we're on SP2 and there's talk MS will be releasing SP3 because of the delay in getting Vista off the ground.  No thanks, I don't have the time or desire to do Microsoft's field testing.  Especially since they ain't gonna be paying me for the privilege of messing up a computer.
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unfortunately windows me does not have an upgrade, microsoft are even cutting off all development and support work for it early next month. why..? so that you can get the newer better windows XP or Vista, they consider these to be their better home user products and me is somewhat outdated and too much resources are going into supporting so they are encouraging users to switch.
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For sure it's not highly recommended. As the past learns us, the first releases of new Windows OS are pretty faulty. Wait and see.
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well microsoft is going to work on all the beta stuff\nvista, ie7 and defender
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It depends on what you mean by "new software"...\nThere is a new OS (Operating System) that is to be officially released by Microsoft by the end of the year; Vista...There is also a new Office to be released too...\n\nHope I answered your questions...
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I'm not making fun but it's pretty clear from your question you're new to computers.  Anyway, there is no Windows 6.1, at least that I know of.  Windows XP is version 5.1 technically speaking.  I suppose you could consider Vista version 6 but it won't be out until the end of the year.  Getting to your second part, what does word perfect have to do with Windows (the answer is nothing).  So either you are looking for some version of Windows that doesn't yet exist or Word Perfect.\n\nMore to the point if you have Windows 2000, you can upgrade to Windows XP but I doubt very much that computer will be able to handle Vista when it is released later this year.\n\nI tried to cover everything you asked but I really can't tell you how to do anything because what you said, it just doesn't make any sense.\n\nYou can't download any version of Windows or Word Perfect (at least not legally and certainly not for free).
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Officially, service pack 3 for winxp is not yet released.\n\n"Windows XP SP3 will be available sometime next year--after the launch of Windows Vista, which "is the priority for the development teams," according to Microsoft France. "\n\nsource : http://news.com.com/Microsoft+confirms+next+XP+service+pack/2100-1016_3-5886274.html\n\nHowever, you can still get a service pack 3 preview at \nhttp://www.soft32.com/download_123572.html
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What windows are you running?
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Microsoft Certificate Lifecycle Manager?\n\nIs that what your talking about?\n\nRight now BETA is available but I think it comes out sometime right after Vista. So I'd say March 2007......give or take a few months. (Probably give knowing Microsoft)
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Sorry you don't like it. Here is something I just now found. No guarantees. :) Open your add/remove window in controls and check the box at the top that says "show updates". The go down the list until you get to Windows XP - Software Updates. There should be a line for WMP 11. Actually two lines. At least that is what I have. Try uninstalling now. Like I said no promises. I'm happy with version 11 so I'll stay with it.
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ok, i have been using computers with windows since 3.1, and every operating system has had so many bugs right off the hop ... i know they are working with vista so it doesn't, but so far their track record speaks louder than the hype.\n\nAlso, I am very content with XP.  I have loved it from day one and at this point in my computer usage life, I just want to stay with something that is proven and I like.  In the past, I have always been one of the first to try new software, new versions, new O/S, but lately, what I am experiencing and seeing in the "new" stuff is that it is bloated, has features that aren't really needed, and in many cases, is dumbed down to the least common denominator of user.  (speaking specifically here of paintshop pro 10 and 11, but there are others as well).  For the first time ever, I find myself preferring older versions of programs, because all too often they are better than their successors.\n\nIn fact, I am so against getting Vista that I am purchasing a new computer this year, rather than waiting as planned, so that I DON'T get Vista!
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Official Windows Vista is not released yet. But some magazines permitted to evaluate the beta version. They said, Vista has a lot of good enhancement. But, requires more powerfull hardwares.
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do you want a buggy version allways pick up the latest version.... then wait a few months and find out whats so good about it and then decide weather it's worth even upgrading...\nI can remember win98,, boy 95 was better and faster, and didnt need as much memory.\nI skipped till 2000 came out.
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Here is where you get the beta:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx