Microsoft Will Support ODF If It Doesn't 'Restrict Choice Among Formats', Jul 17, 2007

Just as the automobile can co-exist with the airplane, ODF and Open XML can and should co-exist, the team writes. They go on to imply that standards agencies should not place themselves in a role similar to restricting transportation solely to the ground level.

It may not be as fancy-schmancy as Microsoft Surface or Jeff Han's demos but this video of a Linux-based MPX multi-touch table shows that things are moving full speed ahead in the land of the free penguins.

Intel has unveiled an ambitious project aimed at developing open source software for mobile devices. The Moblin project comprises a Linux kernel, UI framework, browser, multimedia framework, and embedded Linux image creation tools, along with developer resources such as documentation, mailing lists, and an IRC channel.

The hard drive is priced at $430, and includes bundled backup software. It comprises two 500 Gbyte hard drives that are recognized as a single drive.

Microsoft and Red Hat are no closer to a deal involving intellectual property cooperation, Microsoft has confirmed.

On Friday, the group which recommends the way the U.S. votes on international technical standards failed to approve Microsoft's Office Open XML office document format.

Faronics is helping Linux administrators stay cool this summer by announcing the release of the highly anticipated Linux version of Deep Freeze, Faronics' flagship system consistency software.

The cost of upgrading to Windows Vista is forcing more organizations to evaluate alternatives including Apple Macs and Linux for the desktop.

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