Microsoft's new server makes it easy to get a small business hooked up and online. Software makers are finally starting to get the message. If they hope to maintain spectacular growth, they must find a way to make their products simpler and more appealing to a broader audience. The latest evidence for such a mindset comes from an unusual source, in an unusual product. While the usability of Microsoft products has been greatly augmented since the days when you had to be an expert to install Windows, the company has never been known for making simplicity a top priority. Windows' NT Server, for example, is daunting to install and configure, even for pros.
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