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  • 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.

  • Australian airlines highlight legacy system hitches

    Booking a flight? Spare a thought for the reservation software behind the scenes -- it's probably older than you are!

  • New Linux distro poised for pub release

    In true-blue Australian style, a pub in Sydney is the venue for the release this week of a new Linux distribution and an update of the GNOME open source desktop environment.

  • Microsoft sends message with Unix deal

    Microsoft's licensing of rights to Unix technology from the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to SCO's intellectual-property claims and helps Microsoft combat Linux, a growing marketplace threat to its operating system, analysts said.

  • OpenOffice.org takes on 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.

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  • 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.

  • Campbell Arnott's: Paul Williams, CIO

    As CIO of one of Australia's oldest and most popular food brands, Paul Williams has a heavy load on his shoulders. In this video interview, he talks about the type of challenges faced and how IT fits into the bigger picture.

  • OpenOffice.org takes on 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.

  • Playing 'for' a perfect host

    Before handing over your IT requirements to a host, you had better learn to play all your cards right.

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    Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.

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    ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 offers a balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

  • 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.

  • Kicking Microsoft out of the office: 4 alternative suites tested

    Microsoft Office may be the standard, but there are a variety of competitors--old and new--that look like giving it a decent run for its money.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

  • Canon Pixma MX850

    The Canon Pixma MX850 is a small, versatile multifunction printer suited to a small office looking for a cheap, do-it-all machine. It offers a broad range of features and reasonable document print quality, but don't expect top quality colour prints.

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