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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.
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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.
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OpenOffice patches 'highly critical' flaw
January 5, 2007
All but newest version of software suite has flaw that could allow introduction of malicious code.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Open season on OpenDocument
July 6, 2006
Battle takes turn Microsoft announces sponsorhip of an open-source project to create a OpenDocument converter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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