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Archive - 03 Sep 2007

RE:BSI to give OOXML vote results

Blog Comment It is not only the Open Source Community which has raised criticism of Microsoft's behaviour, the improper fast tracking, the lack of a rigorous scrutiny taken together with the known deficiencies...

E-TEN Glofiish M700

Review Although E-TEN's Glofiish M700 packs an impressive set of features, including a slide-out keyboard and a GPS receiver, it's a little bulky and heavy for some tastes.

SanDisk chief flashes forward to phones

Q&A Eli Harari discusses the ongoing trends in the flash market, Apple's success and the future of software on mobile devices

Raymond attacks Microsoft over OOXML fiasco

News Eric Raymond has warned that the Microsoft Permissive License may be refused OSI approval following the OOXML debacle

NHS report hails NPfIT milestones

News Report outlines progress in picture archiving and communications systems, Choose and Book, and the electronic prescription service

Sony isn't the only one you need worry about!

Talkback It's not only Sony who is busy installing software onto systems! Microsoft also has "Rootkits" that are on already systems and it is claimed that these can't be uninstalled. USB3 has software...

IT revamp saves council £5m

News A major transformation project has seen BT replace Edinburgh's dated infrastructure with Microsoft-based IT services

RE:The end of the subsidised handset?

Blog Comment The 'real' cost of handsets will also be highlighted as SIM-only deals (like the recent O2 launch) become increasingly popular. Unlike many other European countries, it seems crazy that in the UK...

Duh ..

Talkback Yes the GPL is a diff lic than the BSD, however in all past times GPL 'ed software has been more ubiquitous just because the user who wants to use (and distribute) has to be open about that to the...

BSI to give OOXML vote results

Blog The British Standards Institute is today to give the result of its vote regarding whether the UK will approve fast track ISO certification for Microsoft's Office Open XML specification. The BSI...

iPhone predicted to be 'must-have' business device

News The iPhone may find its way into businesses quickly as staff push for adoption, but security is a key issue, says an analyst firm

Australian apathy results in OOXML 'abstain' vote

News Standards Australia has said a clear lack of consensus and commitment throughout the development process is behind the 'abstain' vote

Sony VPL-EX4

Review This well-priced 3LCD projector is suitable for business and educational use. If your budget is limited and you don’t need to project high-definition movies or connect to a network, you could do a...

New Zealand OOXML rejection 'not final'

News Standards New Zealand may change it's ISO fast-track vote to 'yes', if Microsoft is able to address 16 technical concerns

GPLv3 may drive users from Linux to FreeBSD

News The founder of the FreeBSD Foundation has claimed that licensing issues with GPLv3 will see some open-source users move away from Linux

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