Microsoft Windows Vista is designed to dramatically improve the computing experience of every kind of PC user—from people at home who use their PCs for simple web browsing, to business people who must organize and act on large volumes of data, to scientists who routinely perform complex mathematical analysis. To make sure that everyone has an offering tailored to meet their specific needs, Microsoft will deliver five different editions of Windows Vista. Each edition is focused on the needs of a specific type of person. Large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures should consider Windows Vista Enterprise Edition.
Windows Vista Starter
Windows Vista Starter is the most affordable way to enjoy the basic Windows Vista experience. Windows Vista Starter is exclusively* available in emerging markets, and is designed for a beginning PC user with additional tools and tutorials to make it easier to use. Read more.
*Note: Windows Vista Starter is not currently scheduled to be available in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, or other high income markets as defined by the World Bank.
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Computing the right gift? Consider these seven tips first!
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — It may be too big to stuff a stocking, but a desktop or laptop computer is a holiday gift almost anyone would enjoy. Before you buy such a big-ticket item, keep a few things in mind:
Consider the user. Is the gift for a college student who will use it to watch movies, download music and play video games (in addition to doing schoolwork, of course)? Or are you giving it to your grandmother who is just getting started with e-mail? You need to know how the computer will be used in order to buy the one with the right specifications. Someone who downloads a lot of music or needs to store many photos will need more storage and memory.
Do your research. There are quite a few reputable resources that rate and rank computers and other electronics. Web sites like Cnet.com and PCWorld.com offer product reviews and price comparisons on almost every computer product you can think of.
Determine where you’ll shop. In a recent Consumer Reports survey, online venues earned higher satisfaction scores than the brick-and-mortar stores. You’re likely to find slightly better prices and have a smoother shopping experience online. But if you really need help or extra service, buying in person may be the way to go. Independent or specialty retailers typically offer better service than their big box counterparts, says Consumer Reports.
Consider installation needs. David Milman, chief executive of Rescuecom, a national computer repair company, says that many stores don’t provide help with installing new merchandise. Consider enlisting a company like Rescuecom to set up the new PC.
Protect your goods. “It’s always flu season with computers,” Milman says. Be sure to factor in the cost of anti-spyware and anti-virus programs, which can range from $25 to $75. Milman suggests going with the top brands such as Computer Associates, Norton and McAfee.
Be careful about extended warranties. Consumer Reports suggests skipping the extended warranty that retailers are sure to offer. They’re almost always a waste of money, since the warranties that come with the products are usually enough.
Know the return policy. Since you’re giving the computer as a gift, make sure your loved one won’t have a problem returning or replacing the item. Return policies vary by retailer, so it pays to know the details before you buy. Many retailers will charge restocking fees of up to 20%, so check the details.
Marshall Loeb, former editor of Fortune, Money, and The Columbia Journalism Review, writes “Your Dollars” exclusively for MarketWatch.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is designed to deliver increased protection for your business and give anywhere access for your employees, while being operationally efficient to deploy, manage and maintain. Should you upgrade? Here are ten reasons for you to consider. For more information, peruse the detailed features listing and compare features across versions to help you discover all that Exchange Server 2007 has to offer.
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Keep your e-mail system running at lower cost
New data replication capabilities in Exchange Server 2007 drive increased availability at a lower cost. Local Continuous Replication delivers database redundancy with rapid recovery, minimizing the frequency of full tape backups. With Cluster Continuous Replication in combination with Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS), active/passive clusters provide both database and service redundancy without requiring expensive shared storage, even when clusters span geographic locations.Continue Article @ http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/preview/reasons.mspx
Technology has the potential to change the way nonprofits works and make the world a better place. But smart IT requires smart management and staff. We wanted to know what that really means: The first-ever Nonprofit IT Staffing Survey analyzes data on nonprofit IT salaries for different job functions, IT budgets and expenditures, satisfaction in IT staffing, and level and areas of IT outsourcing in more than 1,000 U.S. nonprofits. Read the full report at http://www.nten.org/itstaffing
Key Findings:
> IT Investments: Large nonprofits and early technology adopters invest significantly more in IT. Self-described non-tech savvy nonprofits have a median IT budget of $667 per employee, compared to $2,500 for their more high-tech counterparts.
> Digital divide: Smaller organizations are significantly behind on IT investment and adoption. 41% of small organizations reported no salary expenses related to technology, and an astonishing 20% reported an IT budget of zero.
> Staffing: A majority of nonprofit organizations feel they are understaffed in their IT areas. Nonprofits have one staff member with some IT responsibility for every five organizational staff members, with salaries for IT staff varying widely between smaller and larger organizations.
>Outsourcing: More than 95% of nonprofits routinely outsource specific IT functions.
Hewlett-Packard on Thursday reported a quarterly net profit that more than quadrupled from a year ago, when the computing and printing giant took more than $1 billion in charges for job cuts. HP said net income for its fiscal fourth quarter, ended October 31, rose to $1.7 billion, or 60 cents per share, from $416 million, or 14 cents per share. Revenue climbed 7 percent to $24.6 billion.
Excluding items, HP said it had a profit of 68 cents per share. Analysts had expected the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company to earn 64 cents per share, on average, on revenue of $24.1 billion, according to Reuters Estimates.In the calendar third quarter, HP recaptured the worldwide lead in personal computer shipments from longtime rival Dell, for the first time since the end of 2003. Dell has this year struggled with disappointing financial results and the biggest electronics recall in U.S. history.
Shares of HP have surged 40 percent this year, based on Wednesday’s closing price, compared with a 14 percent decline in those of Dell.
Mention the word outsourcing in polite company and most listeners immediately think of U.S. manufacturing or customer service jobs being transferred overseas at the expense of the U.S. workforce. But the concept has a local variation that is beginning to take hold in the small- and medium-sized business market that may revolutionize how businesses deal with information technology.
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Hewlett-Packard on Thursday reported a quarterly net profit that more than quadrupled from a year ago, when the computing and printing giant took more than $1 billion in charges for job cuts. 
