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bluelamp999
December 31st, 2009, 06:32 AM
Don't know if this has already been posted - http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=2712&blogid=14

Makes for an interesting read, says Microsoft's recent attempts at 'engagement' with open source are purely an attempt to gain a commercial advantage.

Who'd have guessed?
Dr. C
December 31st, 2009, 07:12 AM
It has http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1367934
bluelamp999
December 31st, 2009, 07:18 AM
Apologies.

I did a quick forum search before posting but, as usual, the forum search function underperformed.
premamotion
December 31st, 2009, 11:23 AM
Could be a threat for them... it`s free and... it`s the best subsitute for MS Office suite
whiskeylover
December 31st, 2009, 04:08 PM
Could be a threat for them... it`s free and... it`s the best subsitute for MS Office suite

Free - yes. Best - I disagree.
danastasio
December 31st, 2009, 04:24 PM
Free - yes. Best - I disagree.

What do you prefer as an office alternative?
whiskeylover
December 31st, 2009, 04:29 PM
How about MS Office itself?

I mean, if it's for home use, then maybe OO is a better alternative. But in an office environment, OO doesn't even come close to the functionality offered by MSO. All the components integrate so well with each other.