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  • 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 and Turbolinux accelerate collaboration

    Microsoft has this week taken steps to further its relationship with open source distributor Turbolinux, under a new agreement attempting to foster ease of use between mixed Windows and Linux based devices.

  • Consortium to push Debian to the fore

    A number of companies are working together to promote the commercial use of the Debian Linux distribution, in a consortium that is due to be announced at LinuxWorld in California next month.

  • Flaws could open systems to attack

    Two serious security flaws in a technology widely used for network authentication could expose a swath of software products to hacker attack, experts have warned.

  • Turbolinux signs massive banking deal

    The Industrial Commercial Bank of China has signed a deal with Turbolinux to run its open source software in all of the bank's operations.

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  • Linux: The fork in the road

    Community developers claim the Linux Standards Base could be the perfect retort to fragmentation scare stories bandied about by critics of open source.

  • Virtual wars: VMware vs Microsoft

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

  • Software testing: Go virtual

    Short of setting up duplicate systems, testing new software can be a hairy exercise. Here's another way: use virtual OSes like VMWare and Virtual PC as your testing platform.

  • Flaw could hit next Linux kernel

    A new Linux kernel flaw, similar to the one that allowed hackers to penetrate key open source development servers last year, has recently been discovered but there are fears this could impact the new 2.6 kernel.

  • Sendmail flaw could lead to DoS attacks

    A new flaw in Sendmail, the widespread SMTP service for Linux and Unix systems, could lead to a DoS event. Learn the details about this flaw and other security updates.

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  • Server hassles are virtually solved

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

  • Tech Guide: Test software virtually

    Short of setting up duplicate systems, testing new software can be a hairy exercise. Here's another way: use virtual OSes like VMWare and Virtual PC as your testing platform.

  • KDE adds Safari feel to desktop Linux

    A major upgrade to the Linux graphical user environment includes faster-running applications and a Web browser improved with help from Apple's Safari.

  • Almost as good as being there

    Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.

  • Linux maker Mandrake: we need cash

    Linux seller MandrakeSoft issued a plea for cash Friday, encouraging people to buy products, MandrakeClub memberships or company stock.

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