Schools mull new Microsoft technologies

Office 2007, Windows Vista promise greater security and ease of use--but upgrading will require significant planning and training

Software giant Microsoft Corp. will begin licensing two major new releases, Office 2007 and Windows Vista, to schools and businesses at the end of this month.

The programs include a host of new features aimed at boosting security and improving their ease of use--but upgrading will require significant planning and training on the part of schools.

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