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Available for download now, OpenOffice.org 2.3 incorporates an extensive array of new features and enhancements to all its core components, and protects users from newly discovered security vulnerabilities. It is a major release and all users should download it.

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This just proves what I’ve already known for several years.

On July 18th 2007, Everex launched its first ‘Back to School’ PC with OpenOffice.org 2.02 into WalMart stores throughout the United States. The response was fantastic.

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Just like Eugenia a yesterday, I also upgraded my laptop’s Ubuntu Feisty installation to Gutsy a few days ago. The upgrade process went completely awry, though, so I was forced to do a fresh install. Not a bad thing, as it gave me the opportunity to take a look at Ubuntu’s soon-to-be-released Gutsy Gibbon with GNOME 2.20

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http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/find-out-if-your-computer-is-secretly-connecting-to-the-web-302636.php

If you are trying to track down why your computer is running so slooowwwly, try using this simple DOS command from Digital Inspiration to uncover a possible problem:

* Type cmd in your Windows Run box.
* Type “netstat -b 5 > activity.txt” and press enter.
* After say 2 minutes, press Ctrl+C.
* Type “activity.txt” on the command line to open the log file in notepad (or your default text editor)

This .txt file will have a record of everything that has made an Internet connection in the last couple of minutes; you can then check your task manager to find out where it is and take care of it.