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• Microsoft ignores Australia in Mac Office deal

  Microsoft has improved on an earlier offer to those who buy Office 2004 for Mac in the US before the new version of Office is released in January but have decided not to extended the offer to Australian customers.

• Google welcomes Writely sign-ups

  Five months after being bought by Google, the Writely online word-processing application is now open for anyone who wants to sign up and use it.

• Google guns for Microsoft

  Google's launch of a Web-based spreadsheet on Tuesday is further proof that the company is eyeing Microsoft's Office stronghold. Now the question is: Should Microsoft be worried?

• Linux on the desktop - almost there again?

  Despite their best attempts, Linux software companies say they are still having a hard time luring average consumers away from the Windows environment -- but that may not necessarily be a bad thing.

• Sun to push StarOffice for Apple's OS X

  The two companies are cooperating on a version of Sun's StarOffice productivity software for Mac OS X. The plan has one rival in mind: Microsoft Office.

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• Taming the alpha mail

  The actual administration of e-mail -- getting it into your company, filtering it, distributing it, providing mobile access to it, archiving it, backing it up, undeleting it -- can be an extremely time-consuming, bothersome process.

• Google deal highlights Web 2.0 boom

  Google's acquisition of a tiny Web word processing maker turns the spotlight on a growing number of so-called Web 2.0 companies struggling to survive -- or angling to be Google's next purchase.

• AJAX gives software a fresh look

  An emerging Web development technique promises to shake up the status quo in PC software and blur the line between desktop and Web applications.

Reviews (12)

• Apple iWork '09

  Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.

• Fujitsu M1010

  Fujitsu's netbook offering doesn't really differ much in performance, but redeems itself in design. We still wish it was a touch cheaper, though.

• Eight alternatives to Microsoft Office

  Looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office? Our reviews round-up gives you the details of several popular options.

• 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.

• 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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