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In testing, we found that implementing Win 7, Win Server and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) requires careful planning and attention to detail. But this trifecta offers a significant payoff ...

I've been writing about software and hardware for PCMag for more than 40 years, focusing on operating systems, office suites, and communication and utility apps. I've specialized in everything related ...

Trifecta of Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server R2, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack can pay off in terms of virtualization and administrative policy controls Microsoft released the Windows 7 and ...