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Published on: August 27, 2009
Type of content: WHITE PAPER
Format: Unknown
Length: 11 pages
Price: FREE
Overview:

We're all trying to get to know the latest revision of the Longhorn platform, arriving in two different suits of clothes: Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. In this Microsoft white paper, I toss out ten things that you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client.


 


  • 1. There Are No Radical Changes

  • 2. Windows XP Mode Runs Older Apps

  • 3. IE Compatibility View Makes 8 Work Like 7

  • 4. Windows Touch Needs Expensive Hardware

  • 5. Libraries Will Require Training

  • 6. Backup Is Better

  • 7. Applets Are Growing Up

  • 8. Windows 7 Is Huge

  • 9. The Versions Are Still Confusing

  • 10. UAC Is Still a Work in Progress

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