Principled Technologies Tests Windows Vista SP1
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Overall, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP performed comparably on most test operations. Performance differences between the two operating systems were typically less than a half second. Significant differences of over a second occurred on only nine of 128 measures; Windows Vista SP1 led on eight of those.
- Windows Vista SP1 was noticeably more responsive after rebooting than Windows XP on several common business operations.
- Overall, Windows Vista SP1 was more responsive than Windows Vista on most comparisons. Performance differences between the two operating systems were typically less than a quarter second.
Principled Technologies also concluded the following when comparing home scenarios:
- Overall, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP performed comparably on most test operations. Differences were typically less than a half second.
- Windows Vista SP1 was noticeably more responsive after rebooting than Windows XP on several common home operations.
- Overall, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Vista performed comparably on most test operations, with differences typically less than a half second.
To download a PDF of the two most recent reports, as well as the original ones from last year, go directly to the Principled Technologies website - http://www.principledtechnologies.com/Clients/Reports/Microsoft/microsoft.htm
Written by Nick White on February 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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