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- Death of the black box EULA
- Nonsense. Just look at Psystar.They died by the EULA. The judge even brought that up.And open source software has an EULA of its own, telling you exactlly what you can and must do to be able to use the software.Any failure to follow the EULA/GPL allows the owner of the...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
- OfficeFIX 6.62 (Windows)
- OfficeFIX is a Software Suite that recovers damaged Ms Excel all versions, Ms Access (95, 97, and 2000, XP & 2003), and Ms Word documents. When an Office file shows an error while trying to open it, chances are it is corrupt. OfficeFIX extracts the information from the file and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Office Starter 2010: The fine print on Microsoft's Works replacement
- For me, non-starterA crippled, incompatible, ad supported product makes little sense to me, when Open Office and Google are alternatives.ExactlyThere's already a portable version of OpenOffice that runs on a USB stick - nothing new here.The excluded formats are used in only about 1% of documentsIt is well-known that macros...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Document3D Suite 2009 SP2 (Windows)
- QuadriSpace Document3D Suite 2009 Personal Edition is a 3D communication suite. Import 3D models, create illustrations or complete documents and easily e-mail communications that include interactive 3D. A 3D PDF publishing module is available as an affordable upgrade. This download includes Pages3D for document authoring and Publisher3D for illustration and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-23
- Office Starter 2010 private beta, with 'Office to GO,' goes to testers
- Installing SP2010, Office 2010, and VS 2010 now...Should have a working environment by this weekend. The graphic at the bottom of the article should also include two of the more exciting services in 2010 - Access Services for hosting database driven forms and reports and Visio Services, for publishing data...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup
- To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Samsung SCH-220 Code - silver (MetroPCS)
- The Samsung Code (SCH-i220) is MetroPCS's first Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone, which seems like a step backward seeing as Windows Mobile 6.5 devices are available. However, that shouldn't detract the customers from getting the messaging-centric device. The Code offers a sleek design, easy-to-use keyboard, and decent performance and call quality....
- Product reviews 2009-11-18
- Microsoft Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 public betas now available for download
- Microsoft still firmly planted in the LAST century.NTLinux Kernel speaks?Hmmm, I'd fear for the future of Linux if this is what comes out of it. You'd think the "many eyes" would have caught such silly logic in the kernel years ago...and looking ready to dominate this oneas well.Google is...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons
- Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Microsoft Office Professional 2010 beta (Windows)
- Microsoft Office helps you work faster, easier, and more intuitively, whether you're in the office, on the road, working solo, or part of a team. The 2010 Microsoft Office system has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and integrated system. Building on the familiar...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Google to demo Chrome OS; Detail launch plans
- the windoze killer has arrivedChrome OS will put the final nail in M$ coffin!You really can't be seriousyou have to be a fake or something.Your posts are allways way off the mark.By like a continent or two.Windoze? Grow up, manI hope Chrome is good - because it will make...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Altova MissionKit for Enterprise Software Architects 2010 (Windows)
- The Altova MissionKit 2010 for Enterprise Software Architects is an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools from the developers of XMLSpy. It delivers eight tools for less than the price of two! The Altova MissionKit for Enterprise Software Architects includes Enterprise Editions of Altova XMLSpy, MapForce, StyleVision, UModel,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Altova MissionKit for Enterprise XML Developers 2010 (Windows)
- The Altova MissionKit for Enterprise XML Developers is an integrated suite of XML development and data integration tools from the developers of XMLSpy. Get six leading XML tools for less than the price of two! The MissionKit for Enterprise XML Developers includes Enterprise Editions of XMLSpy, MapForce, StyleVision, and DiffDog,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers today
- MS was rightThe leaked 14.0.4514.1009 isn't Beta 2. It's actually 14.0.4514.1004! If that page is right, Beta 2 is actually older. This isn't the first time this sort of thing has happened.http://windows7center.com/forums/office-2010/4949-office-professional-plus-2010-beta-x64-x86-now-msdn.htmlAgreed...just downloaded it with the same info. nt...RE: Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers todayThe build...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Office 2010 Beta 2 bits leak to the Web
- Microsoft has been having a tough time keeping its Office 2010 bits from leaking. On November 13, the Professional Plus version of the next version of Microsoft's productivity suite leaked again. by Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-11-13
- Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year
- Dave Girouard, president of Google's enterprise division, says Google Docs will reach a "point of capability" next year that will serve the "vast majority's needs." SINGAPORE--In a year, most enterprises will have the choice to "get rid of [Microsoft] Office if they chose to", suggests Dave Girouard, president of...
- News items 2009-11-13
- Open source be not proud
- microsoft over java???hardly.Ellison should use GPL v3 for mysqland commit 1 billion dollars to it.This deal will sail through and everyone will be happy.It is a pyramid schemeFor a long time open source companies were only "profitable" because their perceived value.MySQL is a very good example of this. They sold...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Crystal Office 1.24 (Windows)
- Crystal Office is the essential office suite ideal for home and business users, delivering more tools that make your work go faster and your life go easier. Find all the essential office software to complete routine tasks faster and with better results. Create and edit text and graphics in letters,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- OpenOfficeMouse - Put an end to button envy!
- OpenOffice, better known for the free alternative to Microsoft's Office suite, has announced that it will start selling a mouse specifically designed for the OpenOffice suite early next year. And if you existing mouse gives you a case of button envy, then this is the mouse for you. by Adrian...
- Blog posts 2009-11-09
- Where should Mozilla go from here?
- Consolidation and security, Now!Firefox has emerged as the most buggy browser robustness and security. It has more vulnerabilities discovered than any other browser, month after month. Each new release sees new stability and robustness problems.And Firefox still does not have support for sandboxing.Repeatedly they have to patch patches because their...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
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