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• IBM backs OpenDocument in Lotus Notes

  IBM has announced an upgrade to Lotus Notes that will include access to office productivity applications and support for the OpenDocument format.

• Novell adds fuel to the fire in OOXML feud

  Novell has said there is no end in sight to the continuing feud between supporters of OpenDocument Format and Microsoft's Office Open XML.

• Novell: OpenOffice is key

  The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

• Microsoft: No Office on Linux 'at this time'

  Microsoft has no plans to tweak its Office productivity suite for Linux anytime soon, despite the growing popularity of open source on the desktop, according to a company executive.

• Office XP now runs on Linux

  Linux users can now run Office XP on Linux following the release of a commercial application that allows the package to run on the open source operating system.

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• Office XP now runs on Linux

  Linux users can now run Office XP on Linux following the release of a commercial application that allows the package to run on the open source operating system.

• Convert Microsoft Office files to OpenOffice

  If you're switching to OpenOffice, here's how to leverage the Star Office Migration Partner for mass migrations.

• OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

  The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

• Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

  Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

• 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.

Reviews (72)

• OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

  The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

• Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

  Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

• IBM Lotus Symphony 1.2

  While the interface of IBM's free office suite is sexy, its hunger for system resources and lack of features mean that OpenOffice.org 3 is still the best free office suite. Also, watch out for Symphony's lack of OOXML support.

• OpenOffice.org 2.4.0

  OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications such as a word processor or spreadsheet at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.

• First Look: WordPerfect Office 12

  Corel's revamped office suite, due in late April, will deliver plenty of new features. But can it take market share from Microsoft's Office? Here are our first impressions.

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