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Windows 7: a first look
Microsoft has finally unveiled Windows 7: here are our first impressions of the next Windows, direct from the Professional Developers Conference.
Illustrator CS4: a first look
The ability to handle multipage projects finally provides a reason for users of older versions to update to Illustrator CS4.
Dreamweaver CS4: a first look
Designers and editors who use Dreamweaver for complex dynamic web sites will find plenty of tweaks for editing code more easily within its WSIWYG interface.
Flash CS4 Professional: a first look
The latest version of Adobe's Flash Professional reinvents the process of animation creation, and streamlines its workspace.
What to Buy
Alternatives to Microsoft Office
In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read our reviews and previews to discover what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.
Ten Top Tech Tomes
Looking for an alternative kind of holiday reading? Why not brave the bafflement of fellow beach denizens and pack a tech tome in your luggage? At least you'll guarantee some space around you on the sand!
Can GIMP replace Photoshop?
If you just want to do basic image editing, the free GIMP is a viable alternative to Adobe's expensive Photoshop. But professionals will find a number of key features absent from the open-source application, for the moment at least.
