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Windows 7 - What You Need to Know
Author: Terry Lynch, IT Consultant, appiChar Australia Pty Ltd.
Courtesy of http://www.appichar.com.au
What is Windows 7?
After almost 3 years on the market, Windows Vista is being replaced by Windows 7 as the newest operating system in Microsoft’s desktop line-up. It’s no secret that Vista wasn’t quite the success Microsoft were hoping for, with many companies choosing to stick with Windows XP as it was “good enough” but building on Vista and the lessons learnt from it, Windows 7 is being acclaimed as Microsoft coming back stronger than ever and delivering a secure, fast and compatible operating system for users everywhere.
Why Upgrade?
As said earlier, a large number of businesses avoided upgrading to Windows Vista as they saw Windows XP as “good enough”. It ran all required company programs and was compatible with existing equipment like printers, scanners and webcams so why should they risk upgrading to a new, untested operating system?. Windows Vista has been available for about 3 years now, after 2 service-pack updates and with companies like Canon and HP updating their software to work within Vista’s new secure environment, things are much smoother with fewer compatibility issues when upgrading.
Windows 7 uses the same secure environment as Vista so all drivers and programs which run on Vista will run on Windows 7 without issues. It also brings new features focused on security, speed and ease of use which which could offer big improvements in the way you use your computer.
Selecting Software on a Shoestring
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December 9, 2008
With so much software available on the market, you can find a solution to nearly every conceivable need. But if you have a simple need, how do you wade through those options to find something that will work for you without spending more on the selection process than on the software itself?
A Few Good Page Layout Tools for Nonprofits
What makes a good page layout? Learn some tips and tools for improving your NGO’s graphic design
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September 9, 2008
This article is courtesy of Idealware, which provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. For more articles and reviews, go to www.idealware.org.
Do you want to create letterhead for your nonprofit, or lay out a monthly newsletter or report? Send thank-you cards to donors? Create an invite for your next event?
All these tasks fall under the umbrella of page layout.
If you have a complicated project or need a polished result, it probably makes sense to hire a freelance designer. Professionals in that field have an eye for design and a broad knowledge of page layout, typography and graphic arts, plus the skills to combine those elements into visually aesthetic materials. But if you just need to put something basic together, or if you find your organization needing more and more layout or design work, it might be time to take matters into your own hands.
Much of what used to be the realm of specialists now is in reach of almost anyone with a computer - as long as you have the right software, a little tech savvy and some basic design skills.
Guide to Windows Server Editions and Licensing
The purpose of this guide is to help you find the Windows server and licenses appropriate to your organization's needs.
What is Office 2007?
Microsoft Office 2007 is the latest iteration of Microsoft's suite of office productivity applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook. This article looks at what Office 2007 has to offer.
