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Opening doors beyond Microsoft Office
September 20, 2007
Redmond's desktop software dominance faces an uprising of alternatives from the likes of IBM, Google and Yahoo.
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Rivals make run at Microsoft Office
September 18, 2007
Is the multibillion-dollar cash cow vulnerable at last to alternatives? Google, Yahoo and IBM seem to think so.
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Ajax gives software a fresh look
October 4, 2005
Messaging company Zimbra is one of several companies betting that Ajax-style Web development will shake up the PC software market.
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Office Live almost out of the gate
October 31, 2006
More details emerge on the Web-based programs as they near the end of beta. But don't expect an online version of Office. Images: Office Live and on screen
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IBM to support OpenDocument early next year
December 5, 2005
Big Blue says support for the standard and Web-centric design of desktop software will appeal to emerging markets.
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Mass. replaces CIO in OpenDocument fray
January 6, 2006
As acting CIO is named, governor's spokesman says commonwealth is "on track" to use OpenDocument-based software next year.
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Office standards battle grinds on
December 13, 2005
Creation of Ecma standard committee gives Microsoft a point in escalating battle over desktop software.
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OpenDocument format gathers steam
November 10, 2005
Growing cadre of vendors vows to improve alternatives to Microsoft Office, as government customers voice more interest.
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Microsoft Office finds its voice
March 7, 2007
Company readies public beta test of latest Office Communications Server, which will let users make phone calls from other Office applications.
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Ajax spurs Web rebirth for desktop apps
December 1, 2005
Watch out, Office. New tools and techniques are fueling a surge in hosted versions of traditional PC software.
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Microsoft's document gambit moves ahead
December 7, 2006
Standards vote could boost its Office document format in high-stakes race for desktop prominence.
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