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ODF finally defeats OOXML in document format war?

Microsoft will add native support to Office 2007 for the OpenDocument Format (ODF) instead of OOXML because of compatibility issues — but Microsoft refuses to admit that ODF has won the document format war. Read more »

Is ODF more defective than OOXML?

The ISO's OpenDocument Format (ODF) is broken and needs to be mended, according to an expert who claims to have carried out tests on the standard. Read more »

Microsoft Office 2007 is incompatible with OOXML

Word documents generated by the latest version of Microsoft Office 2007 do not conform to Microsoft's Office Open XML (OOXML) standard, according to tests run by a document standards specialist. Read more »

OOXML just a Microsoft 'marketing tool'

The developer of XML and a former ISO committee chair have both claimed that Microsoft was interested in having Office Open XML accredited as an international standard in order to forward the company's wider interests. Read more »

Microsoft OOXML becomes an ISO standard

Microsoft's bid to make the Open XML (OOXML) file formats international standards has succeeded, barring any last-minute changes. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is scheduled to issue the official communique today. Read more »

'Shocking' technical meeting may mar OOXML vote

As Microsoft's bid to have its Office Open XML specification made an ISO standard approaches the final deadline of midnight on Saturday, more details have emerged of last month's controversial meeting in Geneva which attempted to resolve technical issues. Read more »

Despite irregularities, OOXML may clear ISO vote

Early reports indicate that Microsoft's Office Open XML (OOXML) document format appears to have enough votes to be certified an ISO standard but complaints of irregularities and strong-arm tactics are rife. Read more »

Final deadline looms in OOXML vote

Lobbying has intensified ahead of Saturday, 29 March, the deadline for Microsoft to convince the world that its Office Open XML (OOXML) specification should be accepted as a formal standard. Read more »

Don't trust Microsoft's OOXML patent pledge

Prominent legal counsel the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) said that the legal terms covering Microsoft's Open XML document formats pose patent risk to free and open-source software developers. Read more »

WaSP releases Acid3

The Web Standards Project (WaSP) has released Acid3, a test to detect any shortcomings in the implementation of established web standards in web browsers. Read more »

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Scripting XML processing using E4X

You can write a general-purpose XML processor in Java, then tailor it to specific XML dialect using ECMAScript. We'll show you how. Read more »

Take the .NET open source plunge with Mono

Mono is an open source platform based on the .NET Framework. Find out how to increase your options by providing a vehicle for developing on both Windows, OS X and various UNIX/Linux platforms. Read more »

Why there's no need to abandon .NET for open source

Tony Patton explores some options for developers to fuse .NET with open source development. Read more »

Builder's JavaScript QuickStart Tool

Get a solid foundation in JavaScript in this download which includes explanations of common tasks, strengths, weaknesses, and the best uses for this powerful scripting language. Read more »

Sun refuses to relinquish control over Java

While Sun Microsystems struggles to maintain control over Java, other companies say they should be allowed to develop their own platforms without interference from Sun. Here are some of the hot issues. Read more »

.Net develops advantages over Java

Developers have a number of reasons for favouring one programming environment over another. For those attracted by good technology, .NET is worth a look. Read more »

C# is just Java...only a little worse

Few developers would dispute the similarities between C# and Java. But one Builder reader believes that Java wins a technical comparison hands down. Check out his arguments and add your two cents. Read more »

Open-source .Net takes shape

Builders of the Mono open-source development project has released an update that will let programmers write Microsoft .Net applications for Linux and Unix operating systems. Read more »

Top 10 reasons to migrate to .NET

Microsoft's latest push for the .NET Framework has many developers wondering if it would be wise to learn it. Here's why you should move to .NET. Read more »

Why you should move to C#

The migration to the .NET platform offers many development choices. This top 10 list explains why C# is an important offering and why you should consider moving to C#. Read more »

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