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    The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) has advised schools against upgrading to Windows Vista or Microsoft Office 2007 because of the prohibitive cost and interoperability issues.

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    Microsoft's CEO likes what he sees on the horizon as his company fits its message to changing times in the IT industry.

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    The HP Compaq Presario V4114AP is a notebook aimed at the consumer market with an eye more towards budget than blazing performance.

  • Dell Dimension 4700

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  • Canon i950

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