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iRex iLiad e-Reader: Linux's Answer to the Kindle? (informIT)

As a development platform, the iLiad is quite interesting. It has a fairly standard Linux kernel and X11 display, with slight modifications to the X protocol to allow for efficient partial updates of the screen. The included software uses GTK. If you register as a developer (it's free), your iLiad is unlocked, allowing you to run shell scripts as root. From here you can install third-party software easily.

Exploring the Differences Between StarOffice and OpenOffice

Both StarOffice 9 and OpenOffice.org 3 will offer an office suite of tools compatible with Microsoft Office. Both are based on the same code base, and both will be native on the Mac, no longer requiring X11. Sun's Louis Suarez-Potts explained the key differences to TMO and what the customer should know before selecting one or the other.

Sun Explains StarOffice vs. OpenOffice

Both StarOffice 9 and OpenOffice.org 3 will offer an office suite of tools compatible with Microsoft Office. Both are based on the same code base, and both will be native on the Mac, no longer requiring X11. Sun's Louis Suarez-Potts explained the key differences to TMO and what the customer should know before selecting one or the other.


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