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• All-in-one, always-on PC care service from Microsoft
  
• Protection from viruses, spyware, hackers, phishing, and more
  
• 2-way firewall; regularly backs up all important files
  
• Defragments hard disk; removes unnecessary files
  
• Works continuously, automatically, and quietly in the background
  

Windows Live OneCare helps protect your computer, and its automated optimization features keep your PC running at its speediest. OneCare even regularly backs up your important files. Windows Live OneCare constantly thinks about your computer's safety and maintenance--so you don't have to. OneCare communicates the status of your PC's health in the notification area of your Windows taskbar: A green icon means your status is Good. Protection Plus features like antivirus, anti-phishing, and firewall are up to date and turned on, and your computer is not due for a tune-up or a backup. Windows Live OneCare is running in the background, monitoring your system to prevent threats like viruses or spyware. A yellow icon means your status is Fair. Usually this means you have an action to take, such as scheduling or running a tune-up or backup, turning on the Microsoft Phishing Filter, or downloading a non-critical update. A yellow icon means there is no immediate threat to your system, but you should take care of the action as soon as you can to return your system to green. A red icon means that your computer is At Risk. This can happen if, for example, Windows Live OneCare is unable to update Protection Plus with the latest virus definitions because of a lost Internet connection, or if the Windows Live OneCare Firewall is turned off.
You get all this in one convenient package: Protection Plus, with its antivirus and antispyware scanners and managed, two-way firewall, helps protect your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, phishing, and other threats. It runs continuously in the background, but you can scan individual files and folders for viruses on demand simply by right-clicking them. You can even scan attachments you receive via Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger. Performance Plus regularly defragments your hard disk, removes any unnecessary files that can clog your PC, and helps make sure importa

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• Green Fabric band with integrated antenna
  
• Includes 12-month complimentary MSN® Direct Smart Plan subscription
  
• Metal bezel case with mineral crystal lens, and metal accents
  
• Double the storage capacity to hold more of your favorite channels
  
• Faster data reception--less time to download new channels and watch faces
  

Abacus® Smart Watch 2006 delivers the MSN® Direct content you depend on and is designed with the fashion-conscious person in mind. The Abacus includes a 12-month complimentary MSN Direct Smart Plan subscription*, as well as six new exclusive watch faces designed to fit your mood and style. Includes an AC adapter and charging cord with a unique magnetic connector.

*This is a one-time-use-only subscription activation code. Subscription code only valid within the US. Subscription code must be activated by 6/30/2007.

You will need a subscription to the MSN Direct service to take full advantage of all watch features. Subscribing to MSN Internet Software or MSN Dial-up is not required to access MSN Direct. MSN Direct is available to residents in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada. To receive MSN Direct on an MSN Direct-ready device, you must be within an MSN Direct coverage area; check the current coverage maps available at http://www.direct.msn.com/about/coverage.aspx. Internet access is required for the on-line activation of your MSN Direct account. A major credit card or debit card is required. Activation and service charges will apply. Prices are subject to change. Regular charging of watch is required for use. SAFETY FIRST: Watches can be worn anywhere so use the service sensibly and safely.

Synchronization may be affected by reception limitations of the FM network as well as other factors, which may affect the ability to receive FM broadcasts. Separate download required.

© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MSN, and the MSN logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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• Windows Live Call Button for use with Windows Live Messenger
  
• Universal Attachment Base fits on most monitors, or sits directly on desk
  
• Simple set-up and one-touch calling
  
• Flexible six-foot cable
  
• Compatible with leading instant messaging software
  

With simple setup and one-touch calling, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 makes it easier than ever to see and hear your friends and family over the Internet. Hear sounds and voices as if they were in the room with you. See clear live video images. Experience a new dimension in communication. The LifeCam VX-1000 is optimized for use with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, so you can share life as it happens. Easily start a video chat by pressing the Windows Live Call Button, and clicking an Online Contact. Crystal-clear video conversation is now possible with more than 200 million contacts in nearly every country in the world. The long, flexible cable gives you more room to move System Requirements - Windows XP Pro, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Hard Disk Space, 300 MB free, Sound card with speakers or headphones, Pentium II 550 MHz (Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher, 4 speed CD-ROM drive or faster, Display adapter capable of 800 600 resolution or higher, 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or more video memory, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, Auto Update required for one-touch blogging, Internet access required, Internet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls), Internet Explorer 6.0 or later browser software required for installation, 25 MB hard-drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation), Access to the Internet via an internet service provider Dimensions - Height 2.7 x Width 2.18 x Depth 2.0 inch Weight - 3.3 ounces

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• High Definition video (1280 × 1024 resolution) and still photo (5.0 megapixels, interpolated) quality
  
• Video effects
  
• Wide-angle lens with 71 degree field of view
  
• Automatic face tracking software
  
• Built-in unidirectional microphone
  

Why should your desktop computer be the only unit with a webcam? Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the road, keeping in touch with friends, family, and business associates is easy with the LifeCam NX-6000. Compact and reliable, this webcam was designed especially for notebook computers. Sleek, small, and stylish, it integrates nicely with your notebook PC to provide audio and video capabilities. Built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity System Requirements -

*Operating System - Windows XP Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition /200 MB free Hard Disk Space / 128 MB of RAM (256 MB of RAM recommended) or higher

*Connectivity - USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended); USB 2.0 required for 1.3 MP video capture resolution. Systems without USB 2.0 may achieve 800 600 pixel resolution

*Intel Pentium III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or later / 4 speed CD-ROM drive or faster

*Display adapter capable of 800 600 resolution or higher, 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or more video memory

*Auto Update required for One-Touch Blogging / Internet access required

*Audio - Sound card with speakers or headphones

*Internet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls), also require - Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem

*Internet Explorer 6.0 or later browser software required for installation 25-MB hard-drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation)

*Access to the Internet via MSN or another service provider
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Microsoft Visual J++ 6.0 Professional lets you harness the productivity of the Java language and the power of Windows to build and deploy high-performance client/server solutions for Windows and the Web. Visually design, debug, and deploy data-driven applications from within the high-productivity rapid application development (RAD) environment. Developers can take advantage of the power and functionality of the Windows platform through the Windows Foundation Classes (WFC). WFC encapsulates the Microsoft Win32 API and Dynamic HTML object model in a unified class hierarchy, enabling developers to build high functionality Java applications. The WFC Designer makes it easy to graphically design user interfaces for Windows. Visual J++ enables developers to build and reuse software components, including Microsoft ActiveX controls and COM components. The WFC framework simplifies the creation of components that can be used directly with the WFC Designer or exported for use in other tools. Visual J++ includes a host of productivity features, including a highly visual RAD environment (based on the world's most popular development tool, Visual Basic), IntelliSense technology that provides on-the-fly syntax and parameter information, an advanced graphical debugger, and more--all of which makes Java development fast and easy. Visual J++ includes a comprehensive suite of data access tools that make the development of data-aware applications easy. Its DataBinder component allows developers to make any visual control data-aware, and the encapsulation of ADO 2.0 gives developers an easy framework for building database applications. Package and Deploy Applications Quickly Visual J++ assists developers in packaging and deploying their applications to multiple targets, including file and Web servers. It will automatically generate a redistributable binary code, apply any necessary digital signatures, and copy the application to the remote target. Visual J++ enables the construction of powerful client/server solutions. In conjunction with its automatic deployment features, Visual J++ gives developers an easy way to design, code, and deploy their client- and server-side solutions, including Active Server Page components, Microsoft Transaction Server components, and DCOM components.

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• Easy-to-use photo tools for a complete digital photo solution
  
• Correct color, exposure, and camera phone images; eliminate red eye
  
• Project templates for photo cards, calendars, labels, flyers, and more
  
• 5,000+ images available to add to photo collages and design projects
  
• Share photos through e-mail, order prints online, or print out
  

Microsoft Picture It! Premium 10 offers easy-to-use tools if you are a digital camera owner who wants a complete digital photo solution. To make sure your photos always look their best take advantage of project templates for photo cards calendars labels flyers and more.* Organize your photos Conveniently organize your photos to quickly find all your favorites. The new Picture It Library allows you to assign keywords and star rankings to your photos.* New Autofix and editing tools Use the new Autofix tools to quickly correct color exposure and camera phone images. It takes no time at all to dramatically improve your photos.* Make compelling photos Create a wide range of high quality photo projects. Choose from more than 5000 images that you can add to photo collages and design projects.* Share your photo creations Share photos through e-mail order prints online or use Auto Collage to print multiple sizes and multiple photos on one page. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------REQUIRES- Multimedia PC with Pentium 700-MHz or faster processor 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended) 400 MB of available hard-disk space 4x or faster CD-ROM drive Super VGA monitor with 800 x 600 resolution; 16-bit color or greater. Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 MB of video RAM Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 software required and included; up to an additional 75 MB of available hard-disk space may be required for Internet Explorer upgrade; this installation will not replace your primary browser. www.microsoft.com

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Not near as good as the older versions

I owned a couple older versions of this program. I bought this becuase my older software wasn't compatible with my new XP operating system. I was very disappointed when I found Microsoft has dropped many of the functions such as artistic edges and text enhancements such as shadows. I loved these features and found they recommended an "upgrade" to the Digital Image Suite. I thoguht I would do this, but I found you can't "upgrade." You have to buy the full version of Digital Image Suite for the full price. Ridiculus! I went ahead and purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements. I recommend you do too.

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 20 CALs Only . Microsoft Windows 2000 Server is the easy way to Internet-enable your business. As businesses come to rely more and more on the Internet, they have the opportunity to grow, extend their networks to partners and customers, and consider new ways to bring their products and services to market. To take advantage of these opportunities, businesses need an infrastructure that can readily respond to market forces, delivers high reliability, efficient management, ease of use, and supports the latest advances in networking hardware. And to readily pursue these opportunities, businesses want to build on their existing investments in skills and systems.

Windows 2000 Server Features:

• Best for ISPs, small-business owners, developers, or programmers
  
• Active Directory improves manageability, enables security, and extends interoperability with other operating systems
  
• Provides high-level interfaces for database access and Active Directory services
  
• Lets you use COM+ to run component-based applications, integrated Web applications, and message-queuing services

System Requirements

• 133 MHz or faster Pentium processor (a maximum of 4 CPUs per computer are supported)
  
• 256 MB RAM (128 MB minimum 4 GB maximum)
  
• 1.0 GB hard disk space (additional free space on your hard disk may be required if you are installing Windows 2000 Server products over a network)
  
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor
  
• Keyboard
  
• Mouse or other pointing device (optional)

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• Includes Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 technology
  
• Get a preconfigured internal Web site based on Windows SharePoint Services
  
• Accommodate a mobile work force through the Remote Web Workplace
  
• Mobile users can access their information from portable devices
  
• Updated network administration features helps your network run efficiently
  

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Premium Upgrade with 5 CALs (from SBS 2003 Standard Only) . Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition includes Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 technology, plus SQL Server 2000 and ISA Server 2000 ideal for small businesses with demanding IT needs, such as data-intensive line-of-business applications.

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 is the networking solution that's easy to integrate into any system. Windows Small Business Server 2003 delivers rich functionality of Microsoft server solutions in a unified way across servers and components, simplifying deployment and management. It can be added to an existing server-based network to take on the role of the multi-function server, providing a fully integrated solution for networking, e-mail, fax, and database functions, and security enhanced, shared Internet access all at an exceptional value. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is the ideal first/primary server for small and medium businesses.

Part of the Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a consistent Windows experience throughout, and works well with other Windows Server products to pave the way for growth. Information technology (IT) professionals can help small businesses do more by deploying Windows Small Business Server 2003 to provide security-enhanced, reliable IT infrastructure. Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a complete business server solution with messaging and collaboration, security-enhanced Internet access, protected data storage, reliable printing, the ability to run line-of-business applications, and faxing. And its end-to-end administration features help technology providers set up, run, and maintain their networks productively and efficiently. Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition c...

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Windows NT Server 4.0 was designed to help developers build and deploy business applications more quickly. The Option Pack integrates new Web, transaction, scripting, component, and message-queuing services directly into Windows NT Server 4.0. New management tools in Windows NT Server 4.0 and the Option Pack help you set up Web sites, manage content, and analyze usage patterns to improve your site as it evolves. Multiple Web sites on a single machine, innovative Web-publishing features, customizable tools, and new wizard technologies make Windows NT Server 4.0 an effective platform to publish and share information securely over corporate intranets and the Internet.

The Option Pack includes Internet Information Server 4.0, which makes Windows NT Server 4.0 an easy way to publish information and bring business applications to the Web. Microsoft Transaction Server 2.0 provides tools to run scalable, robust applications on the Windows NT Server operating system. Microsoft Message Queue Server 1.0 is a key part of the Microsoft Active Server platform and provides an easy way for applications to communicate with other applications over a network by sending and receiving messages. Internet Connection Services for Microsoft Remote Access Service enhances the current Windows NT 4.0 Server remote-access service, enabling corporations to further reduce remote-access costs through customizable client software, centrally managed phone-book services, integrated authentication services, and simple administrative tools.

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• Share photos through e-mail, order prints online, or print out
  
• Easy-to-use photo tools for a complete digital photo solution
  
• Correct color, exposure, and camera phone images; eliminate red eye
  
• Project templates for photo cards, calendars, labels, flyers, and more
  
• 5,000+ images available to add to photo collages and design projects
  

Microsoft Picture It! Premium 10 offers easy-to-use tools if you're a digital camera owner who wants a complete digital photo solution. To make sure your photos always look their best, take advantage of project templates for photo cards, calendars, labels, flyers, and more.

Features

• Organize your photos
  Conveniently organize your photos to quickly find all your favorites. The new Picture It Library allows you to assign keywords and star rankings to your photos.
  
  
• New Autofix and editing tools
  Use the new Autofix tools to quickly correct color, exposure, and camera phone images. It takes no time at all to dramatically improve your photos.
  
  
• Make compelling photos
  Create a wide range of high quality photo projects. Choose from more than 5,000 images that you can add to photo collages and design projects.
  
  
• Share your photo creations
  Share photos through e-mail, order prints online, or use Auto Collage to print multiple sizes and multiple photos on one page.
  
  

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Used to be better

I used to have an older version of Picture It! and it had slightly different settings. I miss being able to change the focus of the photo and see the result on the screen. It is important for some photos to be more focused and others to be softened. There is an option to change the focus but not until you get to the printing stage and then you can't see what it will look like. Another idea would be to change the icons back to their familiar shapes with the apple for tint, the eye for brightness and focus, etc. Overall a good product but I look foward to seeing improvements.