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OpenOffice security is questioned

August 14, 2006 French researchers pinpoint security issues, but OpenOffice.org says only bug discovered has already been fixed. TAGS: OpenOffice, OpenOffice.org, open-source community, open source, researcher, bug, security, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems

September 25, 2007 A vulnerability in OpenOffice could allow attackers to remotely execute code on computers running Windows, Linux or Mac OS. TAGS: OpenOffice, iDefense, Linux, vulnerability, TIFF, Apple Mac OS, worm, bug, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

OpenOffice patches 'highly critical' flaw

January 5, 2007 All but newest version of software suite has flaw that could allow introduction of malicious code. TAGS: OpenOffice, Microsoft Windows Metafile, patch management, flaw, vulnerability, malicious code, spreadsheet, Microsoft Corp.

Stardust virus lands on OpenOffice

May 31, 2006 In a blast from the past, a new macro virus infects OpenOffice and StarOffice, open-source rivals to Microsoft's Office. TAGS: Stardust, macro virus, StarOffice, OpenOffice, Kaspersky Lab, researcher, macro, virus, Microsoft Office, open source, Microsoft Corp., security, e-mail

New OpenOffice version includes security upgrade

April 4, 2007 Touted as a "real alternative" to Microsoft Office, updated open-source application suite is designed to fix two vulnerabilities. TAGS: OpenOffice.org, OpenOffice, OpenDocument Format, vulnerability, XML, Microsoft Office, security, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: OpenOffice, OpenOffice.org, Stephen O'Grady, extension, StarOffice, open source, developer, Firefox, Sun Microsystems Inc., leader, blog, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

OpenOffice worm Badbunny hops across operating systems

June 11, 2007 Malicious software, spreading through OpenOffice documents, "can infect Windows, Linux and Mac OS X systems," Symantec says. TAGS: OpenOffice, worm, malicious software, Symantec Corp., virus, Apple Mac OS, Linux, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

OpenOffice patches three security holes

July 5, 2006 Flaws in open-source productivity suite could let in intruders. But don't worry, company says--we fix faster than Microsoft. TAGS: OpenOffice.org, OpenOffice, StarOffice, buffer-overflow, vulnerability, Java applet, hacker, patch management, macro, open source, Java, security, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Orange PCS, OpenOffice.org, telecommuting, OpenOffice, confusion, trademark, portfolio, Netherlands, U.K., spokesman, worker, open source, broadband, Linux, brand

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. TAGS: open-source software, open source, European Union, OpenOffice, savings, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Google buys Web word-processing technology

March 9, 2006 Showing it's interest in enabling people to handle office tasks over the Net, Google buys Upstartle, maker of Writely. TAGS: Writely, word-processor, Google Inc., OpenOffice, word-processing, Microsoft Office, blog, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Eastern Europe, IBM Corp., OpenOffice, open source, Lenovo, Linux, Microsoft Corp., PC, brand

Sun to release ODF translator for Microsoft Office

February 7, 2007 StarOffice plug-in for Office 2003 translates Word and ODF Writer files; spreadsheet, presentation translators set for April. TAGS: OpenDocument Format, Sun Microsystems Inc., StarOffice, OpenOffice.org, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office, spreadsheet, XML, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Corp.

Novell to support Microsoft Office documents

December 4, 2006 Company joins project designed to bridge rival document formats and thus enable its OpenOffice customers to work with Microsoft Office. TAGS: Novell Inc., OpenDocument Format, OpenOffice.org, productivity suite, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, XML, open source, document, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: open source, open-source software, JBoss, OpenDocument Format, Sun Microsystems Inc., OpenOffice, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft's amusing standards stance

February 22, 2007 Opera Software's Håkon Wium Lie says Microsoft's recent letter about IBM undermining standards contradicts its own track record. TAGS: SGML, OpenDocument Format, standards, ECMA, XML, letter, IBM Corp., OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Open season on OpenDocument

July 6, 2006 Battle takes turn Microsoft announces sponsorhip of an open-source project to create a OpenDocument converter. TAGS: OpenDocument Format, open-source project, open standard, open source, converter, OpenOffice, XML, Microsoft Corp.

Ushering in a new era of angst at Microsoft

April 11, 2006 Desktop Linux has finally turned into the real deal--and that can only mean real headaches for Microsoft, says Jon Oltsik. TAGS: Linux desktop, angst, Novell Inc., Novell Linux, Linux, TCO, OpenOffice, acquisition, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Dell takes small steps toward Linux

February 26, 2007 PC maker will certify some corporate machines with Novell's Suse Linux, but stops short of offering pre-installed Linux. TAGS: Linux, Novell Inc., Dell, Dell PC, OpenOffice, request, suggestion, U.S., PC, operating system

Microsoft bends on OpenDocument

July 6, 2006 The software giant will sponsor an open-source project to create a converter between Open Office XML and OpenDocument file formats. TAGS: OpenDocument Format, XML, interoperability, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, project, general manager, Massachusetts, open source, France, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Microsoft Word
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