Microsoft Gadgets vs Samba
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Gadgets and Samba. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Gadgets
Os & Utilities
Microsoft Gadgets were mini-applications and feeds that could be placed on the Windows Vista and Windows 7 desktop. They provided information at a glance, like news feeds, clocks, and slideshows.
widgetsdesktopcustomizationminiapps
Samba
Network & Admin
Samba is an open-source software suite that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients. It allows Linux/Unix servers to interoperate with Windows networks, acting as a file and print server for Microsoft Windows clients.
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