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Open source observers can argue until the end of time over the validity of developing and enhancing free software for Windows, but the fact remains OpenOffice.org is thoroughly committed to the platform and continues to produce a top-notch, cross-platform office productivity suite that work perfectly well on Windows. In this article, we take a look at getting the latest OpenOffice.org 3.0 developer build up-and-running for Windows XP.
Okay, before you ask why not Vista, the reason is simple - numbers! Microsoft might like us to believe Vista is selling like hotcakes, but XP is still by far and away the most popular Windows desktop release. TechWorld is in the process of setting up a Vista box for software testing and reviews, but until it is ready let's stick with XP.
At the time of writing, the latest OpenOffice.org development release was the 3.0 m14 snapshot, which should give us a good idea of what to expect when the final version 3.0 appears later this year.
Now let's get the software.
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Getting OpenOffice.org developer builds couldn't be easier.
Make your way to the OpenOffice.org snapshot builds and release candidates download page and grab the binary release for Windows.
The Windows download weighs in at 144MB which, incidentally, is a good 10MB less than packages for other operating systems. If you're not interesting in spending an inordinate amount of time compiling OpenOffice.org then avoid the source code.
I didn't use a download manager, but for a file of this size the ability to resume a download may prove to be a good sanity control measure in the event of a drop-out.
Once downloaded, you can begin the installation.
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Prioritizing Services with IT Service Management (ITSM)
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Computerworld Live Podcast #97: The Future of Enterprise Networking 25/07/2008 09:45:36
This week CW Live chats with Mark Thompson, global sales and marketing manager for HP ProCurve, on the future of the enterprise networking. Mark discusses the trends we can expect to see in the near future and how the right infrastructure can ensure your enterprise network is secure. - +
Computerworld Live Podcast #96: Security at the Edge 11/06/2008 09:22:22
CW Live speaks with Amol Mitra, HP ProCurve Director of Marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan. Today's topic: how enterprises are starting to shift away from simply controlling security via server logins, firewalls and moving to more adaptive security frameworks. - +
Data Management Edition #10: Multi-Petascale Systems 02/05/2008 09:12:33
This week we look at sustainability and the development of multicore technologies to build multi-petascale systems. - +
IT Security Edition #11: How to poison the Storm botnet 01/05/2008 08:51:55
This week CW Live presents a case study on how to poison the notorious Storm botnet . Plus we take a look at Cisco's plans for Ironport. - +
IT Security Edition #10: Cyber-battles fought and won 24/04/2008 11:09:47
Vendors bow to end user pressure to improve product security, and we take a look at the latest concepts shaping the cyber-battlefield of the future.
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Did you GET the memo? Getting you from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 Security
Enterprises have forged ahead with the rapid evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 without addressing the inherent security risks. It is imperative for organisations to continue to embrace new technologies to survive, but security must shift from being an after thought to a primary consideration. Read on to find out more.
