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Sun wrestles with open-source Java
July 2, 2004
An open-source approach could strengthen Sun's software. But Sun is moving cautiously.
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Sun reluctant to make Java open source
March 17, 2004
The company's top software executive calls IBM's proposal to make Java open source "weird" and says it would encourage incompatible standards.
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Sun plans July release for StarOffice 8
May 2, 2005
The company touts the software's "dramatically improved" compatibility with Microsoft Office, its chief competitor.
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KDE adds Safari feel to desktop Linux
February 5, 2004
A major upgrade to the Linux graphical user environment includes faster-running applications and a Web browser improved with help from Apple's Safari.
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