With a new feature called “Anytime Upgrade”, Microsoft has confirmed that all versions of Vista will be shipped on one single DVD. This will let customers upgrade to a higher version directly, without having to physically get new media. Users will initially get only one product key (for the version they purchased), but will have the option to pay to upgrade later. There is speculation that the decrease in production cost could mean cheaper upgrades, but Microsoft has yet to comment. Reserve Vista Today

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A bi-annual security threat report by Symantec found that “phishing” e-mail messages sent in the first half of 2006 had increased by 81% over the prior six months. Phishers pretend to be legitimate financial organizations and ask for personal information, account numbers and passwords - which they may use maliciously. They have become more sophisticated at dodging spam filters and researching networking and personal websites to find individual information. Symantec has addressed this issue with its new release of Internet Security 2007, which contains phishing shield protection. Avoid phishing scams, order today!

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More and more, family members are unable to access important data because lost loved ones have not left passwords behind. It’s an increasingly common problem as people move their lives (address books, calendars, financial information, etc.) online. Most e-mail providers will not give out the information due to privacy laws, stating their commitment to customer confidentiality. So what can be done? This dilemma can be avoided by putting passwords to e-mail and other online accounts in an estate planning document that will be viewed by a trusted individual or an attorney.

In a recent USA Today feature, Bruce Chizen, CEO of Adobe Systems, says it all started at his dad’s Brooklyn appliance store. “His business was about loyalty and word of mouth. He would do anything for the customer.” Chizen has been Adobe’s CEO since 2000, and he has brought the same customer focus to the company. Addressing the high cost of Adobe’s programs, he says that Adobe’s customers want the best and they care about quality. Under his reign Adobe has effectively doubled its revenue. It also doubled its customer base with the acquisition of rival company Macromedia last year, bringing even more popular programs into the mix.

Earlier this month Adobe announced the release of an updated Creative Suite, Creative Suite 2.3. The new edition will include an Acrobat 8 Professional that has been enhanced by Macromedia technology, and it will ship with Macromedia’s Dreamweaver program, one of the top web development programs around. Pre-Order Adobe Creative Suite 2.3 today. It is expected to ship in early November.

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Symantec recently updated its most widely used security software programs: Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007. Both now provide better protection and system performance. The new versions have improved on memory use, boot time, scan speed and download speed, making them more nimble overall. Norton Antivirus 2007 can protect your PC against viruses, spyware and related risks, while Internet Security 2007 includes antivirus and anti-spyware protection along with firewall, intrusion protection and a phishing shield. Available for shipment immediately.

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