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    'Bonza', 'sanga', and 'bogan' are just some examples of the Australian vernacular being considered for inclusion in the next version of Microsoft Office 2007.

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    No open and shut case for Office migration

    Office 2007 continues to be the focus of discussion here at Big Deal, but the most recent crop of reactions to my postings have shifted from the possible nuisance value of interface changes to the potential upside for OpenOffice, the open-source rival to the desktop suite crown.

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  • How to Install Microsoft Office 2007

    Here's what you should know before you invite the new Office onto your hard drive.

  • Photo gallery: Microsoft Office 2007 beta 1

    This beta refresh reveals the suite's dynamic interface, as well as handy new tools, such as PDF creation.

  • Six office suites reviewed

    Developers of alternative office software need to place more emphasis on ease of conversion if they ever wish to dethrone Microsoft. We test six office suites in the market.

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    Don't go around sharing copies of Microsoft Office or Corel WordPerfect for your SOHO users. Instead, try one of these free, full-function alternatives.

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  • WordPerfect Office X4

    Many free and inexpensive office suites are available for download or for use in a web browser. So what's the advantage of paying a pretty penny for a desktop office suite? Corel's WordPerfect Office X4 offers a strong software package that comes closest to the breadth and depth of features found in Microsoft Office.

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

    Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

  • Microsoft Office: Then and Now

    Help, where did Undo go? Here's where to find that and other must-have commands in the new Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007.

  • Photo gallery: Microsoft Office 2007 beta 1

    This beta refresh reveals the suite's dynamic interface, as well as handy new tools, such as PDF creation.

  • The suite approach: 6 office suites tested

    Developers of alternative office software need to place more emphasis on ease of conversion if they ever wish to de-throne Microsoft.

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