Windows Server 2008 R2 will be broadly available on October 22 according to Microsoft. WS 2008 R2 builds on the foundation of Windows Server 2008, adding new features and expanding its existing technology to increase the reliability and flexibility of the server infrastructures.

New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center. Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased efficiency and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before. Read more about Windows Server 2008 R2.

The LifeBook S7220’s design is utilitarian rather than stylish. The lid section has a splash of piano black along the top, which lends a little panache to the outer casing. Inside, the white keyboard with mercury-coloured surround may not appeal to all tastes.

Fujitsu is very good at ensuring its notebooks travel well. In particular, the S7220’s lid and base sections hold together very well in transit, thanks to a solid clasp. Build quality is generally solid all round, although there’s some flex in the lid section. Read more »

Norton’s upcoming 2010 versions of Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security are available as free betas for a limited time. For your information Norton AntiVirus is a simple virus and malware killer, while Norton Internet Security adds identity theft protection in the form of a browser plug-in that ensures you aren’t browsing phishing websites. You can download them here today.

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