Additionally, Apple is now invading your Windows system tray by adding an icon "for easy access to Boot Camp information and actions, " and finally, you'll find Apple Software Update within both Windows XP and Vista environments.

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But having a successful predecessor sitting on the board (and, as is often the case with second-act chief executives, a big shareholder to boot) cannot have made life easy for David Pottruck, who had taken over from Mr Schwab in 2003.

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The only score of a dull first half came from the boot of Farrell, who landed an easy penalty.

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This means they can be bashed against a wellington boot without breaking, which shows that they will be easy to harvest, clean and polish.

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The backside has a rubbery, soft-touch finish that's easy to press your fingers up against. (It also hides fingerprints and looks good, to boot, so that's a plus.) Additionally, there's some slight beveling on the front side of the device around the display -- just enough that there's a little groove where you can rest your thumbs.

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