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Managing your PDF's student style

Managing your PDF's student styleSince many students are using OS Xin colleges these days, you might want to point out that you can add notes, create bookmarks, add simple drawings and text boxes as well as re-arrange, delete and add pages to any PDF directly from Preview.Or.. just download PDF...

Tags: Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2008-10-31

What OpenOffice site crash means

What OpenOffice site crash meansSo, I should pay for free software so I don't pay Microsoft?It's not for everyone. However, the reason Microsoft has more robust features is because they spend more money on it. That money is funded by higher prices for their software. If you or your company...

Tags: OOA/OOD/OOP, object-oriented, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, free software, Open Office Writer

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Additional Resources

Who is a Candidate for Desktop Linux?

I personally do not fall into the group of people that can easily migrate away from Windows, but that doesn't mean you or someone you know can't make the switch. As I said in earlier post last month, the work that I...

Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Desktop Linux, Computer, Super-Casual Web Surfer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-11

Google Chrome update doesn't remove older, vulnerable version

But how would an attacker cause the vulnerable code to execute?Frankly, this seems to be a minor issue. If you are launching Chrome you will launch the latest version. The older version is just cruft. I don't see any scenario where you inadvertently or an attacker can execute the older...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, SECURITY, IE8, Chrome, Google Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Saying goodbye to OpenOffice.Org

RE: Saying goodbye to OpenOffice.OrgMS Office appears to be a really expensive trap. Your solution: Softmakerhttp://www.softmaker.comSuperior compatibility with all MS versions. No bloatware. Simply solid German engineering.If this came from a credible author I would be confused too butMr Kusnetzky has an habit of interspersing his zdnet stream with...

Tags: goodbye, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice.org

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

The 2010 Productivity Tool Bonanza - Microsoft, Google, Zoho & Open Standards

On the eve of what looks to be a major Microsoft productivity products year in 2010 with the Windows 7 operating system, Exchange 2010, Office 2010, MOSS/SharePoint 2010 and Azure it's interesting to look at how the market for these products serve has changed. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Open Standard, Zoho, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-09-25

Can a Windows geek learn to love Snow Leopard?

David Alison's BlogEd, have you seen David Alison's blog? He was a long time Windows developer that switched to Mac. His blog has a wealth of information about the trials and tribulations of switching. If you've not already, I suggest you have a look.http://www.davidalison.com/NoWhile I can't comment on Snow...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., WMA, Apple Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

i4i vs. Microsoft appeal heard; Trash talk ensues

i Just hope taht MS will have it in the jaw big time For once a little guy could give the knock-out to MS would be a joy ....Would be so niceWould love to see this one almost bankrupt Microsoft.Would love it even more if the next one wipes them...

Tags: OpenOffice, Custom XML, Microsoft Corp., I4i

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Do you really need Office? Really? If the Feds don't, do we?

Sounds like these users could get by just fine with Wordpad.[i]That being said, how many of your teachers are doing this sort of thing? Teachers need to create content, no doubt about it, but that content should be online, accessible, collaborative, and reusable. You don?t need Office for that.[/i]The problem,...

Tags: Next Up, Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Google Apps

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

What happens if Google's Edu Apps aren't free anymore?

There is no difference, Chris...With paid services, you always run the risk that they will suddenly start costing *more*.The price risk is therefore the same, with paid and free services alike. :-)RE: What happens if Google's Edu Apps aren't free anymore?I've moved completely to Open Office and haven't regretted...

Tags: OpenOffice, Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Strategy, Word processors, price risk, Google Inc., Google Edu Apps, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-14

Microsoft agrees to give choice of browsers to Windows 7 users in Europe

Microsoft agrees to give choice of browsers to Windows 7 users in EuropebluffHi. I have to agree with you on that one. I couldn't imagine that the EC was going to allow Win 7 E -- which is all about harming customers to make a point.I wrote a post a...

Tags: Web browsers, OpenOffice, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Windows 8, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

Office 2010 makes a splashy (but incomplete) public debut

Office 2010 makes a splashy but incomplete public debutWho's going to test this?Are you planning to be part of the initial test program? What are you looking forward to?I'm planning on testingbut the office apps I use the most are OneNote, Outlook and Visio. I'm happy to see the...

Tags: Number 3, Office 2010, Microsoft Office, public debut

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

Google ChromeOS: have people given leave of their senses?

Google ChromeOS: have people given leave of their senses?Thankyou...This is the first well reasoned and thought out post I have read on ZDNet in a long time. I have just read Adrians post and he has decided it is a game changer already even after saying there is little...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Google Inc., Google ChromeOS, Linux, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

Good enough to pay for, part 2: Microsoft Office

Good enough to pay for, part 2: Microsoft OfficeBecause it was the right tool for the job?Why, because you wrote seven paragraphs of unformatted text and then copy/pasted it to your content manager?Well, then by all means MS Office it is.That was convincing. notWishes versus needsOn the whole, Microsoft Office...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-30

ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps

ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight appsMissed two but maybe they aren't popularIf you are including Gimp, then how about Google Apps Picasa. This is an excellent free photo organizing program. Google has even put out a Linux beta of this handy program.http://picasa.google.comGoogle Sketchup - a highly...

Tags: Linux, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Paint.net, Notepad++, lightweight app, Top 25, ZDNet-reader, Zotero, TextPad

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

IBM expects Linux to make money

IBM expects Linux to make moneyFuture is Linux devices, appliances & distro'sLinux is modular and it is the future platform it already powers the Internet, the future will be smart appliances not huge monolithic closed source dinosaur operating systems such as 'Windows'...;) A smartphone-like app storeDesktop Linux REALLY needs a...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Canonical/Ubuntu, Linux, IBM Corp., OpenOffice, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

Apple Faithful: Arrogance Is Not a Virtue, and Why I Will Never Buy a Mac

I've often been asked why I don't own a Mac. The answer is simple, and yet complex, and requires a trip down memory lane artwork by Spidermonkey David Morgenstern’s column last week about Psystar’s imminent demise and his accompanying “Good Riddance”...

Tags: Software, Steve Jobs, Apple Macintosh, PC, Apple Inc., Next Computer, Canon Inc., Fanboy Template Let, Andrew, NeXTStep, Desktops, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-02

The $200 "Mac"

The $200 "Mac"It's a DELL COMPUTER...period. It will NEVER be a Mac.Aren't you familiar with the "lipstick on a pig" analogy?And why are you so obsessed with putting OS X on non-Apple computers? Could it be that the Apple computers are OVER PRICED?More cost than $199.00How much does it cost...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Handhelds, Desktops, Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Dell Axim, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

Windows Mobile: What

Windows Mobile: WhatIt is a race between WM and AndroidFor me, the race is between Microsoft improving its WM software and Android improving its hardware selection. I really like the Android OS but the hardware choice is totally lacking. I really like WM hardware (the HTC Touch Diamond is the...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Operating systems, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone, hardware, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-02-04

Is OpenOffice.org a 'dying horse'?

Is OpenOffice.org a 'dying horse'?Open office is number two officeOOo is distant two behind Microsoft office. Actually I do not know that for sure, but it seems to be true at least in mindshare. Being number two will ensure that Open Office grows, at least among people who seek alternatives...

Tags: Workstations, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, OOo, Sun Microsystems Inc., OpenOffice, workstation, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice.org

Discussion threads 2009-01-12