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My Workstation OS: Scientific Linux

Author: William Roddy Scientific Linux (SL) might seem a strange choice as a desktop operating system for someone who is retired, disabled, and elderly, and...

Linux Advisory Watch – May 27, 2005

Author: Benjamin D. Thomas This week, perhaps the most interesting articles include ppxp, oops, libconvert, qpopper, gail, dmraid, openssl, kernel, netpbm, sudo, texinfo, FreeRADIUS,...

Windows rapidly approaching desktop usability

Author: Robin 'Roblimo' Miller Every year or so I like to see how Microsoft is doing in its attempt to make a desktop operating system...

Export data to OpenOffice instead of MS Office

UseAlternatives writes "ApriorIT , a provider of offshore system software development services, released 0.5 alpha version of AutomateIT!, an open-source solution called to automate integration of OpenOffice...

Microsoft Recruits for .Net Framework Compatibility Testing

Microsoft Corp. is looking for a few good men … and women, and, ultimately, applications that can help the company check for compatibility between...

Free CDs spread open source in India

The Indian government is trying to encourage the use of computers across the country by distributing free CDs that contain localized versions of popular...

OSS on OS X

Author: Mitchell Cohen Apple recently released Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, the latest update to the flagship operating system. Featuring developer-oriented features such as Core...

Detroit high school opens its desktops

Author: Kevin Quiggle In 2003, John Hansknecht, the director of technology at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, had a tough decision...

Millions in India to get OpenOffice

CDs containing localised versions of OpenOffice, Firefox and other open source applications will be distributed to millions of people by the Indian government. Link: news.zdnet.co.uk

Oracle under siege on two fronts

Bobby J writes "Bloor Research observes that IBM, Microsoft, SAP and Ingres are all putting effort into eroding the installed base of the Oracle...