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Ten experts to follow for Windows Server updates on Twitter

Ben Rubenstein, Senior Manager, Social Media and Online Community

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Mary Jo Foley (@maryjofoley) engages, informs followers

The veteran Microsoft newshound is always on top of the latest goings-on from Redmond, and Mary Jo Foley's (@maryjofoley) Twitter feed is the quickest way to learn about her coverage -- and to dig deeper. In addition to tweeting news about Windows, Windows Server, Bing, Windows Phone, Visual Studio and whatever else pops into her head, Foley regularly engages with her more than 26,000 followers, answering questions and providing context.

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