Update on OOXML, ODF, OpenOffice.org deployments, and OpenOffice.org FUD from Novell

The man responsible for littering the Web with pro-Microsoft OOXML material appear to be Albert Zonneveld

Wine responds to the win of a "Most Likely to Be Ambiguously and Baselessly Accused of Patent Violation" award

FUD:: The main difference between Linux and Windows is that Linux is open source and windows are closed source. So? Well, that means that only Microsoft is authorized to change any part of the code of the Windows operating system. While in Linux, anyone can change it.

A UK company says its switch from Linux to Windows will save it £1 million (almost $A2.3 million). How does that work?

Will the use of Linux void the manufacturer’s warranty of your computer hardware? This is one fear that prevents some people from making the leap to Linux, which is why it is on my Top 10 List of Linux FUD Patterns. The short answer is, it depends; however, there are steps that you can take to increase your probability of receiving service under a warranty.

Microsoft fights against GNU/Linux adoption in Kenya, but claims only piracy is the cause for action.

Unlike a lot of open-source supporters, I don't turn red with anger at the very thought of Novell working with Microsoft. Like it or not, getting Linux and Windows to work better together makes good, hard business sense.