The best replacement for vista is windows 7.

The best alternatives to vista are rated as following:
★★★★★  windows 7
★★★★  xp
★★  windows xp
★★  leopard
★★  mac
★  linux
★  7
★  windows 8
★  ubuntu
★  cruz
★  osx
★  windows 7 performance
★  xp pro
★  windows 7 gaming
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  cameron
  cameleon 3
  mac os x
  longhorn
  vista 64 bit

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Speaking about vista, one probably shouldn't forget about sp1.

Other search terms related to vista and their ratings are:
★★★★★ sp1
★★★★ ssd
★★★ service pack 2
★★★ media center
★★★ service pack 2 download
★★ xp
★★ service pack 1 download
★★ aero
★★ internet explorer 9
★ 4gb ram
★ sp2
★ office 2010
★ ubuntu
★ xp mode
★ ie8
★ boot camp
★ service pack
★ limited connectivity
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