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The EU has again failed to ratify the software patent directive, after a crucial last-minute intervention.
OpenOffice 2.0 focuses on interoperability
The preview release of OpenOffice 2.0 claims to have improved compatability with Microsoft Office, which could encourage businesses to migrate to the open source application.
Knoppix slims down Linux Live CD
The Knoppix Linux Live CD will be split into two editions - a 'light' version for older computers, and a 'maximum' version that has all the Debian packages.
EU to throw patents in with the bath water
The EU software patent directive will be passed by the EU Council next week, at the same time as a law on bathing water quality.
Argentina cries out for Linux
Nearly half of companies in Argentina are using Linux, with many planning to use it for all new applications.
NetBSD 2.0 takes Xen path
The latest version of NetBSD has been ported to additional environments, including an open-source virtual machine monitor
New York Times runs Firefox ad
Individuals who donated money to The Mozilla Foundation will see their names in print today
Developers angry over software patent 'evasion'
A public meeting held to discuss the European directive on software patents has disappointed some anti-patent campaigners, who say their concerns weren't addressed.
Debian group encourages women developers
The number of female developers working on Debian is set to rise in the next few months thanks to the work of Debian Women
Patent directive faces fishy future
The EU Council is accused of 'last-minute manoeuvring' as it considers passing the EU software patent directive within an environment or fishery meeting.
Dutch MPs fight Microsoft deal
A row has broken out in the Netherlands over a government proposal to install Microsoft software on 245,000 desktop computers.
JBoss eyes front-end technologies
In the next stage in the company's strategy to build an open-source stack, it has said it may start developing a web application framework.
Mozilla targets mobile browser market
The Mozilla Foundation claims to be working with various phone manufacturers, who are already using Minimo, a 'mini-Mozilla' browser for consumer devices
EU patent decision postponed till 2005
The EU Council will postpone its decision on making software patentable until 2005, a sign of mounting political pressure against the decision, which could now be pushed back to next March.
Public meeting on patents excludes anti-patent campaigners
A public meeting on software patents is to be held next week, but various high-profile anti-patent campaigners seem to have fallen off the guest list
Fledgling Thunderbird takes on Outlook
The Mozilla Foundation has released the final version of Thunderbird - the email client which it hopes will rival Microsoft Outlook.
OpenOffice.org goes Swahili
Developers have released the first version of OpenOffice.org in the East African language of Swahili, having overcome translation and infrastructure difficulties.
Open-source payroll application launched
Clockwork has launched what it claims is the UK's first open-source payroll system, which it says will be cheaper than existing software from Sage and Northgate
German railway on track with Linux migration
The company running the German railway system has moved half of its servers to Linux, and expects to have more than 300 Linux servers in operation by the end of this year
Austrian politician joins the anti-patent movement
A senior Austrian politician has told the Austrian Minister of Commerce and Industry that the draft directive on software patents could cause 'lasting damage' to small and medium-sized IT companies