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AppLocker Technical Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

The AppLocker Technical Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provides technical guidance about understanding how AppLocker works and how to effectively plan and deploy AppLocker policies.

Link – http://bink.nu/news/applocker-technical-documentation-for-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx

Skype Snapped Up by Microsoft In £5bn Deal

Microsoft has bought internet firm Skype for £5bn.

The deal, one of the biggest in Microsoft’s history, gives it a foothold in the internet market, where it has lagged behind rivals Google and Apple.

Link – http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skype-set-snapped-5bn-deal-103611099.html

Skype Snapped Up by Microsoft In £5bn Deal

Microsoft has bought internet firm Skype for £5bn.

The deal, one of the biggest in Microsoft’s history, gives it a foothold in the internet market, where it has lagged behind rivals Google and Apple.

Link – http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skype-set-snapped-5bn-deal-103611099.html

New Windows Live Essentials available to beta testers on June 24

Microsoft is making available the beta bits of its next Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 suite as as of Thursday, June 24.

Once the beta is released on June 24, it will be available for download here from the Microsoft Live.com site.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade.

Link – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4bd9-9e51-2497c146af15