In the first in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at the Installation changes in the OS. For the most part, the procedure is similar to Vista's, with the exception of setting up a "Home Group." Within this dialog, you can set up libraries and services (such as pictures, videos, music, printers and documents) that you want to share across your home network.
Hands-on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 1
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