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Microsoft finalizes Windows Thin PC; available July 1

Microsoft has released to manufacturing its Windows Thin PC client, and plans to make it available to Software Assurance customers starting July 1, company officials said on June 7. Read more

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[TechRepublic] Microsoft finalizes Windows Thin PC; available July 1

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