Exposé show all windows of all spaces.

Hello Folks,
Is there a way to make Exposé show all my windows from all application from all my spaces. And I mean using the "All Windows" feature, not the "Application Windows".
This is really the only thing I miss in OSX. (I'm a new user)
Thanks in advanced!
Kaji.

Welcome to the Mac world. I don't know, since I don't use spaces, but once you sort out that issue, see:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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