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Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 7 into the marketplace, but do we really need a new PC operating system? There's really nothing new here, it's the same old stuff, re-arranged a little bit to make users think they're getting the latest technology. One of the most sought-after benefits of Windows 7 is what Microsoft calls "virtualization technology" that lets applications run in a virtual instance of Windows XP. But why buy Windows 7 to run XP programs — why not just keep XP?
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