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• Testing legacy applications for Windows 7 compatibility

  Legacy applications can create a catch-22 when upgrading an enterprise desktop OS, but ample research and testing can go a long way.  Continue Reading

• A first glimpse at Windows 8

  Although Windows 7 has been on shelves for less than two years, desktop admins are already gearing up for Windows 8. See what Microsoft has in the works with its upcoming OS.  Continue Reading

• Does Windows 7 fit in your enterprise?

  Before migrating to Windows 7, enterprises must first weigh the costs against the benefits. See if your organization makes the cut.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 sales roll as businesses increase adoption

  Sales of Microsoft Windows 7 desktop OS are impressive, but more surprising is the 40 million copies of Windows XP installed.  Continue Reading

• The basics of executing an enterprise desktop migration to Windows 7

  Once you have a basic Windows 7 migration plan, it's time to start collecting data, testing apps and hardware, and exploring virtualization options.  Continue Reading

• The basics of planning an enterprise desktop migration to Windows 7

  Planning is crucial in any successful enterprise desktop migration. Here are five fundamentals to consider when preparing a move to Windows 7.  Continue Reading

• Ten essentials for enterprise desktop migrations to Windows 7

  Without proper planning and execution, desktop migrations can quickly become a money pit. In part one of this series, see what you should consider when preparing a move to Windows 7.  Continue Reading

• The worst desktop developments of 2010: Oracle buys Sun

  At the time, Oracle's acquisition of Sun seemed hugely important, but now? No one really cares. See what else made our list of the best and worst desktop developments of the year.  Continue Reading

• The worst desktop developments of 2010: Predictable passwords

  Imperva's worst password list kicked the year off on a bad note. See what else made our list of the 2010's best and worst desktop developments.  Continue Reading

• The worst desktop developments of 2010: Google Wave comes -- and goes

  While Google Wave had some interesting features, it was too cumbersome to be a part of most users' desktops. See what else made the list of the best and worst of 2010.  Continue Reading

• The best desktop developments of 2010: SpringSource matures

  Spring continues to dominate the cloud market for creating Java-enabled Web apps. See what else made our list of the best and worst enterprise desktop developments of the year.  Continue Reading

• The best desktop developments of 2010: Virtual PBXs mature

  Vendors are maturing and costs are coming down so businesses can afford virtual PBXs. See what else made our list of the best and worst desktop developments of the year.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 best and worst enterprise desktop developments of 2010

  From the Apple iPad to Google Wave, there were a slew of desktop developments for IT admins to follow in 2010. See the best -- and the worst -- of the year in this slideshow.  Continue Reading

• The best desktop developments of 2010: Really cheap storage

  Storage is getting cheaper, but how low can it go? See what else made our list of the best and worst enterprise desktop developments of 2010.  Continue Reading

• The best desktop developments of 2010: The Twitterization of Web software

  Twitter is everywhere, and as a result, software developers are adopting Twitter's sparse user interface and other constructs. See what else made our best and worst list.  Continue Reading