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Gallery: A visit to Microsoft's first store

The first Windows retail store is an impressive effort. Sure, they stole freely from Apple, but why not? Few civilians will notice or care about the similarities - unless the stores are in close proximity.
By Robin Harris, Contributor
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The first Windows retail store is an impressive effort. Sure, they stole freely from Apple, but why not? Few civilians will notice or care about the similarities - unless the stores are in close proximity.

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Giant illuminated Windows 7 box.

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