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Smaller businesses take another look at open source apps
Aided by VARs and software certification firms like SpikeSource, smaller businesses are keeping open mind about open source software for possible big rewards. Article
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OS middleware, Linux desktop high on HP's agenda
According to HP's Linux leader, middleware and the desktop adoption are the next frontiers for Linux. Find out why HP wants to have a stake in the emerging Linux desktop market. Article
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ODF approval significant but no tipping point for CIOs
The ISO adoption of OpenDocument Format is likely to fuel interest overseas of open standards, but for CIOs based in the U.S. there's still little incentive to switch. Article
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Bridging the gap between Office and OpenOffice
Learn how to use OpenOffice features such as the Draw tool, tabbed headers and footers and custom create your own palette colors. Pick up helpful file sharing tips and see how Microsoft Office documents are completely compatible with OpenOffice. Tip
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Open source standard and new plug-in present problems for Microsoft Office
ISO certification for OpenDocument Format and a new plug-in has turned up the heat on Microsoft Office. Supporters of open standards see the events as more fodder to attract MS users. Article
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Minister promotes Linux beyond the pew and into the data center
It's no shock that someone who calls Microsoft an "economic terrorist" would balk at the idea of allowing the company's software to run on his computer. The Rev. Don Parris, a Linux devotee, says he doesn't hate the company. He just wants to replace ... Article
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Finding proprietary office suite alternatives running on Linux
Expert Bernard Golden recommends proprietary office suite alternatives to OpenOffice that will run on Linux such as StarOffice and Corel WordPerfect. Ask the Expert
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Preaching the virtues of Linux
The business community's resistance isn't holding back Linux desktop adoption, says Linux expert Peter van der Linden. It's the development community that is slowing things down. Van der Linden describes the app gap and other barriers in this intervi... Article
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CEO counts 50 top business apps for open source, part 2
Enterprise-ready apps are no longer a scarce resource. Just take a look at this top 50 apps list, courtesy of Dave Uhlman, CEO of Uversa. Article
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Managing multiple desktops in KDE
Ever felt like you had a million applications open at once and no way to easily juggle them? Virtual desktops are the answer! In this tip, Mike McCallister explains how to use virtual desktops with KDE. Tip