On January 30th, Windows Vista officially becomes generally available.  So what's the verdict? Is it worth looking into? Stardock's Mike Crassweller (Zoomba) takes an in-depth look at Windows Vista in a 5-part series that looks at nearly every aspect of the OS.

Microsoft is banking on Windows Vista being a compelling upgrade. With Windows XP having been out for over 5 years, the pressure is on to deliver a worthy successor. Has Microsoft succeeded? Read on and find out everything you wanted to know.

• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: UI Changes & Additions
• Part 3: Controls, Apps, and Games
• Part 4: For the PowerUser
• Part 5: The Verdict