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    Microsoft executives have accused IBM of single-handedly leading an effort to block the software giant from having its Office Open XML standard approved by the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

  • Microsoft prepares for final OOXML battle

    Weeks out from a crucial ISO vote in Geneva on the ratification of Microsoft's proposed Open XML standard, Microsoft is engaged in a last ditch campaign to convince the wider industry that its endeavours are in the best interests of users.

  • Microsoft criticised for Open XML petition

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

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    If you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade. But stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

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    Current WordPerfect customers should certainly upgrade to Office 11.0. But SOHO users won't need some of the functionality.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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