Doctor Feelgood
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 Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 13:27:59 Post Subject: Google Throws Bodies at OpenOffice |
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| Quote: | Google plans to hire programmers to improve OpenOffice.org, a demonstration of its affinity for open source initiatives and one the company believes also shows sound practical sense.
OpenOffice has its roots in Sun Microsystems' StarOffice suite of programs. Five years ago, Sun turned its proprietary software into an open-source project. Only recently, however, has the competitor to Microsoft's Office attracted serious attention. |
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Ahh, nothing like throwing a few bodies to stimulate business! |
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