Windows Weekly 117

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Windows Weekly
Episode 117


"OMG!"Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Recorded: July 30, 2009 Published: July 31, 2009 Duration: 1:34:21 FriendFeed conversation Transcript Previous episode – Next episode

Topics

Microsoft/Yahoo! finally hop in bed
- And when you think about it, this should affect virtually none of us
- But it's obviously a big deal for both companies
- I don't expect any serious antitrust issues here

The fat lady sings: Microsoft accedes to EU/Opera demands
- What's next?
- And now Opera wants even more concessions. Of course.
- Related: Concession will affect XP, Vista too

Windows Home Server Power Pack 3
- Microsoft is adding Windows 7 support to WHS, after saying they wouldn't
- Will ship by Windows 7 GA

Travel tech
- We've both been on big trips recently.
- What devices/technology was indispensible?
- What was useless?

Pick the right Windows 7 version - You really only have three viable choices, so relax. Check out my Windows 7 Product Editions comparison to help you decide, I will address some common misconceptions.

Password Safe - "Password Safe allows you to manage your old passwords and to easily and quickly generate, store, organize, retrieve, and use complex new passwords, using password policies that you control. Once stored, your user names and passwords are just a few clicks away."

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