Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Microsoft details contents of enterprise bundle for Windows 7

More admin, helpdesk and virtualization tools will be offered
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Microsoft details contents of enterprise bundle for Windows 7

By Tom Henderson, Network World Lab Alliance
In a series of briefings held on both coasts last week for product reviewers, Microsoft detailed the features that will be included in its Windows 7 Enterprise edition when it is released later this year. Read full story

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