Vista, SAAS, virtualization to top 2007 software trends

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Many of the software trends that percolated in the industry in 2006 will gather more steam in 2007, but several stand out as contenders to change the game for the market in the new year. Below are some of the key software trends to watch for in 2007.

Windows Vista ... again Just when you thought it was over, the chatter surrounding Microsoft's long-delayed Windows client update has only just begun. 2007 will be a crucial year for the OS, which will finally make its mainstream debut to consumers at the end of January.