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    Word documents generated by the latest version of Microsoft Office 2007 do not conform to Microsoft's Office Open XML (OOXML) standard, according to tests run by a document standards specialist.

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    Adobe's Digital Negative format hasn't caught on widely. Standardising might help, and Adobe has given DNG to a major standards group to evaluate.

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    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a standard for the use of biometric authentication at financial institutions but banks are unlikely to invest in the technology.

  • New Zealand OOXML rejection 'not final'

    New Zealand has rejected Microsoft's proposal to fast track its Office Open XML document format as an ISO standard, but it may change its vote if certain concerns are addressed.

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    The Office Open XML (OOXML) document format exists purely because governments demanded it, according to Microsoft, which is hoping the format will become an international standard by the end of this month.

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    OpenOffice 2.4, which was released on Thursday, comes with an assortment of collaboratively engineered bug fixes and small, but significant, usability enhancements.

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    What is it about Microsoft's proposed OOXML standard that has boffins hurling death threats at each other?

  • Fighting Office with open source

    Michael Meeks is a distinguished engineer at Novell. But his current project may be his toughest yet. He is in charge of tackling interoperability between Novell's OpenOffice.org productivity suite and Microsoft Office. And as with anything relating to Microsoft, this involves more than just technology.

  • Who's taking the ITIL bait?

    In an industry known for its hype, it's understandably difficult for many managers to make sense of new trends. But in the case of IT Infrastructure Library, a growing body of success stories confirms this is one trend that you should definitely be on top of.

  • Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

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    Microsoft's Hyper-V is a solid virtualisation platform that's compatible with a wide range of modern server hardware.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1

    Its fluid operation and precise controls may be enough to lure enthusiasts away from a dSLR.

  • Canon PowerShot G6

    An attractive enthusiast-oriented alternative to pricier 8-megapixel models.

  • Tech Guide: Letting in Linux

    We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.

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