Windows WINS attacks; 5 reasons Macs aren't better than Windows 7

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Click here.   August 20, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES How to build a 100,000-port Ethernet switch Windows 7 RC downloads end Thursday The 10 stupidest tech company blunders Apple disasters Account password reset procedures a joke Windows WINS attacks in the wild When Apple flops: The worst products of all time DNS 'blacklist' unveiled Port 666 FAQ: How to get Windows 7 on the cheap Gartner Predicts 2009: Recession Accelerated Shifts in IT Services The need to lower cost, increase efficiency and conserve cash has increased the motivation of companies to turn to outsourcing and increased the appeal of alternative delivery models. The disruptive shifts in new demand and supply patterns will drive changes for how IT services are bought and from whom. Gartner's Strategic Planning Assumptions for the IT services market will help buyers and sellers plan their strategies. Learn more now. Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. 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