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    The good news for Linux as an operating system for the desktop--as opposed to the server--is that it is set to become number two after Windows in the next year or so.

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    OpenOffice.org, the open-source office suite project, has reached a milestone in porting the software to Mac OS X with an early release for Mac developers.

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    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.

  • Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

    Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.

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    Apple has announced Mac OS X, the new Macintosh operating system which combines the openness of UNIX with the broad applications base of Macintosh.

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.

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