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Google throws bodies at OpenOffice
October 31, 2005
With rival Microsoft in mind, the search giant will hire people to work on the open-source software suite.
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European Commission vouches for open source
January 16, 2007
EU's executive arm endorses open source, offers a boost of confidence to businesses considering Linux and related software.
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IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian deal
March 10, 2008
Big Blue says it's not getting back into the PC market, despite selling "Microsoft-free" PCs running Linux and OpenOffice in Eastern Europe.
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Open-source projects on a roll
September 1, 2005
Format behind OpenOffice suite gets boost in Boston, while backers of integration software look for safety in numbers.
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Vienna to softly embrace Linux
January 25, 2005
Open source wins another local-government convert, with soft migrations to Linux imminent within the Austrian capital.
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One city's move to open source
December 5, 2005
Mannheim, Germany, says its switch to Linux apps won't be fast or cheap--but that's just fine.
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U.K.'s Orange launches 'Open Office'
September 4, 2007
Wireless operator says its telecommuter services package won't be confused with OpenOffice.org's open-source suite.
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OpenOffice celebrates turning 2.0
October 20, 2005
Programmers release a major overhaul to the open-source software suite that has recently become a more serious rival to Microsoft Office.
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Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open source
September 24, 2004
Michael Tiemann criticizes software rival Sun for its support of patents and for keeping Java proprietary.
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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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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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