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Given an existing directory containing files and folders, how can I reproduce the same structure somewhere else on the hard drive (or otherwise), but instead of copying the full file contents, just have dummy files with the same name?
This question came from a question on Atomic MPC forums that I thought would be really simple [...]

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Windows 7 RC is finally available for download! It’s still free at this stage so this is the perfect opportunity to play with the latest version of Windows.
Unfortunately, Microsoft’s FAQ answers “Will I get a free copy of Windows 7 once it’s released for volunteering to test the Windows 7 RC?” – “Sorry, no.”
Anyway, we [...]

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Today, Microsoft stopped offering downloads for its Beta version of Window 7 (Build 6.1.7000).
Sorry, Windows 7 Beta downloads are no longer available. If your download was interrupted, you can still finish it. And, you can still register for a product key or look up the key you’ve already gotten.
Students rejoice! The download is still available [...]

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One question that sometimes gets asked is, “How easy is it to upgrade a computer?” The answer is that it’s often quite simple (for someone who knows how to take apart a computer and replace parts). For others, just let your techie friends do the work.
Upgrading a computer can be a matter of less than [...]

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Randomly browsing the Internet yesterday brought me to a interesting post – a free beta exam. This was posted up on the Channel 8, a students community supported by Microsoft.
So I took up the challenge, and signed up for the exam that’s on today. With one night’s preparation time, I wanted to see how far [...]

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