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    For raw power Sun Microsystem's Sun Fire X4450 is the gutsiest server we've seen, and at 2RU it's compact considering its specs. However, priced at over AU$27,000, this machine will make a dent in your budget.

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    Thunderbird 2 provides a compelling option for users looking for an open source e-mail client.

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