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Vista Support a Big Job

For an OS designed for ease of use, stability, security and compatibility, Microsoft sure is expecting the worst. Predicting an onslaught of calls, Microsoft has the pedal to the metal to build up its Vista support infrastructure.

Our former editor Keith Ward did a survey about Microsoft support, and dang if Microsoft didn't come through with flying colors!

Posted by Doug Barney on December 12, 2006


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