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Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days
A freelance Java developer claims it took him only 30 days to build and launch a basic open source office suite that runs on multiple OSes.
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Don't like Word? Try the updated open source Calligra Suite release
"Calligra is for the kind of people that are allergic to the word 'office'," said Boudewijn Rempt, maintainer (head developer) of Calligra's Krita sketching program.
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Microsoft sees Cloud future for Office
Microsoft launched the public beta of Office's next version on Monday, saying that from now on the suite's cloud-based edition, Office 365, will be its primary focus of development.
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Microsoft tool patches Excel Flash Player hole
Microsoft yesterday urged users of older Office suites to install and run a complicated tool to protect themselves against ongoing attacks exploiting an unpatched bug in Adobe's Flash Player.
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LibreOffice third beta released by Document Foundation
It's been less than two months since the Document Foundation announced that it was launching its own "fork" of the OpenOffice.org productivity software suite, but already its new LibreOffice alternative is beginning to take shape.
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Microsoft plans 8 Windows, Office fixes next week
Microsoft will ship two security updates on Tuesday to patch eight vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
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Unisys uses cloud to manage BlackBerry devices
Unisys is introducing a new service that will allow its customers to better manage, secure and support mobile devices carried around by employees, company executives said.
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Asus and Apple most reliable PCs
Asus and Apple have topped a poll as the most reliable PC vendors in the US according to a survey released by Rescuecom.
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Google promises 'big improvements' to Docs suite
Users of Google Docs, the hosted suite of office productivity applications, can expect dramatic changes in the next 12 months.
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IBM in huff after OOXML fracas
IBM is threatening to leave organisations that set standards for software interoperability because of concerns that their processes are not always fair.
