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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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Open-source transitions gather steam
July 6, 2006
Microsoft and Sun continue to make an uneasy peace with open-source software as it becomes more and more of a business reality.
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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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OpenOffice plug-in plan set for debut
September 22, 2006
Upcoming 2.0.4 version of the open-source office suite is designed to make plug-in extensions easier to write and manage.
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Sun looks to jolt interest in Java
May 12, 2007
With its JavaOne conference under way, Sun aims to capitalize on the growing interest in so-called rich Internet applications.
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OpenDocument standard ratified
May 3, 2006
An international standards group sets the stage for worldwide adoption of this open-source file format.
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