News (194)

  • Open source's lessons from userspace

    When you've got your database specialist, your glue logic guy and your OS expert together, where's the person who knows how real non-technical people react to software design?

  • Scottish schools get help with StarOffice

    Sun has entered a deal with Scotland's civil administration body, the Scottish Executive, that could help local authorities and schools switch from Microsoft Office to StarOffice

  • OpenOffice gets programming kit

    The OpenOffice.org group announces a kit that lets programmers build new modules for open-source alternatives to the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Ballmer memo targets Linux

    Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer has identified Linux and open-source software as key competitive challenges to the company in a memo sent to all employees Wednesday.

  • OpenOffice.org details vulnerability

    OpenOffice.org, an open-source software maker, has confirmed a buffer overflow issue that could allow remote attacks.

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Blogs (1)

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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.

Features and Case Studies (42)

  • 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.

  • Fighting Office with open source

    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.

  • One city's move to open source

    In Mannheim, a preference for "open" standards -- not cost -- is driving the German city's shift to Linux.

  • Exchange targeted by open-source group

    OpenGroupware.org has been launched with plans to create applications that compete with Microsoft Exchange server products.

  • Closing the Office door on Microsoft

    OpenOffice boasts many advantages, but migrating can be tricky. Here are elements to consider before switching.

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    Novell: OpenOffice is key

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

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    Novell CEO explains Microsoft partnership

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

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    Novell: We are a custodian to the Linux community

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

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    Novell CEO: We remain committed to Linux

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

Reviews (41)

  • OpenOffice.org 2.0

    OpenOffice.org 2.0, the freeware version of Sun's StarOffice 8, is a great deal for small-business users who don't mind browsing online forums for technical support. But enterprises are better served by StarOffice 8.

  • OpenOffice gets programming kit

    The OpenOffice.org group announces a kit that lets programmers build new modules for open-source alternatives to the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Tech Guide: Software on the cheap

    Fed up with paying through the nose for programs? Need to repopulate a system with applications following a disaster? You need our guide to free and low-cost software.

  • 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.

  • OpenOffice.org 2.4.0

    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.

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