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    As it readies Vista for launch, Microsoft is looking to build momentum behind new applications - and trying to avoid the pitfalls of incompatibilities.

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    Microsoft has notified potential testers that it expects to release the first beta version of Office 12 in the next few weeks.

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    The majority of administrators and users who are reluctant to switch to Linux blame the lack of applications. That excuse no longer holds water now that CodeWeaver has found a way for Linux to run Microsoft Office.

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    help/how to Learn about the main new features in the latest version of MS Office. We also provide links to resources where you can learn more about these features.

  • 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.

  • 10 reasons to deploy Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

    10 things you can take with you into any discussion about Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, that will help you plead the business case for this technology deployment.

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    Microsoft has set an October 22 Australian release date and announced US pricing for the next version of its Office software package.

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  • Hyperlink hijinks in Office

    It seems like a simple enough idea to let you put Web-like hyperlinks into your Office documents. Simple, we wish... We've seen more panicked messages about hyperlinks as time goes by.

  • 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.

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac: a first look

    A new version of Microsoft Office for Mac is due in a couple of weeks. Here are our impressions after testing the release candidate for a month or so.

  • Zoho Show 2.0

    Zoho Show is an online-only presentation application. Not only is it relatively powerful, but it's completely free to use. Whether you're a businessperson, teacher, student, sales rep, or anyone looking to create a cool presentation, Zoho Show is well worth a try.

  • Businesses to buy into Google Apps Premier Edition?

    Google has repackaged and enhanced its business-oriented software offerings into a paid-subscription suite known as Google Apps Premier Edition.

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