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Using the power of virtualization, IT pros can now quickly evaluate Lync 2010 and other Microsoft Unified Communications solutions through a series of pre-configured Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs). You can download the VHDs and evaluate them for free in your own environment without the need for...

Hi all -- We're pleased to announce the release of the new Link Removed due to 404 Error. Fully revised and updated from the first edition, which was released in 2009, this edition focuses on best practices for prioritizing and testing security updates before deployment within your...

By Tim Conneally, Betanews Contrary to reports which said they were released in January Microsoft today announced that Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 were released to OEM partners today, and the updates will be available to consumers on February 22. As we've known since back in...

In this episode of the SharePoint Sideshow, Paul Stubbs interviews Microsoft curriculum manager Cliff Fitzgerald. Cliff discusses the many learning opportunities that Microsoft FAST Search makes available for developers and IT Pros alike. For example, FAST University offers self-directed online...

This week Link Removed joins us to talk about Link Removed, and what he and his team will be doing while in Berlin. This is the team that focuses on helping IT Professionals stay up to date on the latest Microsoft technologies related to desktop deployment, security, Active Directory, Exchange...

Windows 7 Service Pack (SP1) Beta is identified by Hardware Abstraction Layer 6.1.7601.16562. As of August 26, 2010, no one has a RTM version, despite claims being made otherwise on YouTube. This video takes a look at what information we have about Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and how it is a...

Western Digital’s Raptor family hit the enthusiast hard drive market like an asteroid in 2003, and has been a benchmark in high-end desktop storage ever since. With no direct competition in its spindle speed class, this 10,000 RPM hard drive remains a coveted choice for enthusiasts and IT...

I'm new to this forum, so hi all. I'm a SDM for a software house, and decided it was time to evaluate Windows 7 to see whether it made sense to move to it from Windows Vista. The first thing I will say is that we do not like Windows Vista and would love to move away from it. This is primarily...

Some good stuff to be found in the article below.. Getting new information from a major vendor isn't always easy. Once you get through the marketing pages and white papers, it can feel like everything has all been said before. And maybe it has. But by getting information straight from the...

This article came from My Digital Life which has filed incorrect information in the past. I'd take it with a grain of salt. Welcome to the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial. It is designed specifically for IT Professionals, so that you can test your software and hardware on a final version of...

Looking for free copy of Windows 7? Now is your chance to take home a copy of genuine Windows 7 Professional edition, complete with genuine valid product key to activate the operating system permanently with crack or hack. Microsoft is hosting tens of The New Efficiency launch events for Windows...

Windows 7 out on October 22nd

Many may be wondering about this. There are about several ways to get a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows Vista now. If you're a software developer you can get a subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network and get a final copy of Windows Vista for non-production use. IT professionals can...

Some of the most useful docs and guides can be found for Beta 2 directly from Microsoft Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error You will need MS Word for some of these docs. Hope this helps someone ;)