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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.

  • Proprietary past may haunt Microsoft in OOXML vote

    More than 30 member countries of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) have attended a ballot resolution meeting in Geneva to prepare for a final decision on Microsoft's contentious OOXML document format.

  • Is ODF more defective than OOXML?

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    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.

  • War rages on over Microsoft's OOXML plans

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

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    The technology industry is awash with certifications at the individual and organisational level, but are these qualifications worth the paper they're printed on? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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    Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

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    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.

  • Nokia N73

    Nokia's N73 is one of the best camera phones we've seen this year, with a wide range of multimedia and business features tucked under its belt. Responsiveness, however, is not a strong point.

  • Canon PowerShot G3

    The Powershot G3 is a must-have digital camera for hard-core photo enthusiasts who don't require more than 4 megapixels.

  • Flat out: Ten 17-inch LCD monitors tested

    Prices are dropping, quality is improving, and vendors are even starting to offer warranties on dead pixels. Next time you upgrade monitors, flat panel LCDs are definitely worth a look. Read our Australian review.

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