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Microsoft: OpenOffice better than Google Apps
Seems OpenOffice.org has Microsoft's attention. I must say I think Ballmer misses the point of Google Docs here, which I use in addition to OO.o not instead of it. It's the ODF that makes the difference...
The Market Loves Linux (That's Why It's Thriving) by Daniel Coleman
Was it true that Linux could be functional, user-friendly, even aesthetically pleasing? My gut reaction was that it wasn't possible. Operating systems are complex animals, and they need constant tinkering and improvement by professionals to function. They need commercial support and proprietary business models. Sure, Windows had its issues, but could a bunch of unorganized programmers working in their free time really do better?
Yet slowly I realized that everything I enjoyed most about my computer experience was now rooted in free and/or open-source software and services. I was already taking Firefox for granted, using a free media player, constantly looking things up in Wikipedia, and making extensive use of Gmail, Reader, and other Google applications. In fact, the only Microsoft product I still used with any regularity was the basic Windows XP operating system itself.
Microsoft Signs Open-Source Deal
"As Samba is not commercial and could not be forced out of the marketplace it was still standing and<sep/>
Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS, FOSS, or FLOSS)? Look at the Numbers!
This paper provides quantitative data that, in many cases, using open source software / free software (abbreviated as OSS/FS, FLOSS, or FOSS) is a reasonable or even superior approach to using their proprietary competition according to various measures. T
Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS, FOSS, or FLOSS)? Look at the Numbers!
This paper provides quantitative data that, in many cases, using open source software / free software (abbreviated as OSS/FS, FLOSS, or FOSS) is a reasonable or even superior approach to using their proprietary competition according to various measures. T
Microsoft, welcome to the UNIX accessibility neighborhood!
Seems Microsoft wants to join in with the accessibility work at Gnome that Sun originally led, using Novell as a proxy so that nasty GPL code doesn't sully them. Good to have them along, and way overdue.
Microsoft claims software like Linux violates its patents
Microsoft claims that Linux violates 235 of its patents. Really? And it wants Linux developers and users to pay royalties. Really now.
Port 25
I got the chance to meet many extremely smart developers last month at SambaXP, the annual Samba developer conference. After attending I’m convinced that the Samba team knows more about how Windows networking works than most Microsoft developers...
Microsoft's New Mantra: Choice Is Good
Glynn is spot on here. Having failed to win by killing all the others, the new plan is to win by leveraging the monopoly.
Groklaw - Moglen: SUSE Vouchers Have No Expiration Date! (Unlike MS's Patent Bullying)
If, pursuant to or in connection with a single transaction or arrangement, you convey, or propagate by procuring conveyance of, a covered work, and grant a patent license providing freedom to use, propagate, modify or convey a specific copy of the covered
Groklaw - Moglen: SUSE Vouchers Have No Expiration Date! (Unlike MS's Patent Bullying)
If, pursuant to or in connection with a single transaction or arrangement, you convey, or propagate by procuring conveyance of, a covered work, and grant a patent license providing freedom to use, propagate, modify or convey a specific copy of the covered
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