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I've been in the computer industry since the mid 80's. I have several Microsoft Certifications including MCSE 2003, MCTS, MCITP, and Cisco CCNA, and CCNP. I also have a Msc in Computer Information Systems from the University of Liverpool. I am the author of the Tiger Guide to Laptops. I write articles for BrightHub.com in astronomy and computers. My interests are in Astronomy, Evolutionary Science, American and European History, Finance and Economics, and Computer Science. You can follow me on twitter. http://twitter.com/GigaAstroTech
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Microsoft and NUI and the Windows 7 Interface Microsoft has been in interested in developing alternative interfaces for users. Their touch and speech technology, which has entered the Windows 7 [...]

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