Corel Debuts Free WordPerfect Beta
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Corel made a play for a piece of the Web 2.0 pie on Tuesday, releasing WordPerfect Lightning in beta, a free, compact version of its standard word processing suite that combines both online and offline functionality.
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(InfoWorld) - Corel released a free public beta of WordPerfect Lightning on Tuesday, a word processor that blends a desktop-based application with online collaboration and storage features. WordPerfect Lightening has a "Notes" tool to save text and images from the Internet, in addition to a "Viewer" that can handle the portable document format (.pdf), WordPerfect, and Microsoft's Word documents. It also has a "Navigator" to organize files. The desktop application is 20MB and is compatible with Microsoft's new Vista OS and XP, Corel said. If users are not at computer running the WordPerfect Lightning desktop application, they can use Lightning's online site to access files stored by Corel. Users get 200MB of storage space to back up data such as e-mails, contacts, bookmarks, and documents, in addition to a calendar and free e-mail. WordPerfect Lightning is one of a wave of applications integrating desktop applications with online features for greater access and easier collaboration. In March 2006,Â Google bought Upstartle, a company that created the online word processor Writely. Free offerings such as Writely and WordPerfect Lightening are seen as a challenge to Microsoft's Office programs, which dominate productivity applications and brings the company much of its revenue. With WordPerfect Lightening, Corel is offering a free trial version of its WordPerfect Office X3 productivity suite, whose standard edition retails for $269.99.
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Microsoft has released a beta of the new free e-mail program, along with new Messenger and Writer betas.
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Apollo runtime is dubbed 'Adobe AIR' and due for testing along with Flex update.
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(InfoWorld) - Corel Corp. is adopting a neutral approach to the electronic document format duel and updating its WordPerfect word processing software to fully support both the OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Microsoft Corp.'s Office Open XML formats. The Canadian software vendor announced its new stance Wednesday after previously appearing to favor ODF over the Microsoft format. ODF, backed by Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp. and open-source players, is facing off against Microsoft's Open XML, which will be the default file format for the software giant's upcoming Office 2007 desktop applications suite. At issue is which document format users will favor. Governments around the world are expressing interest in open-standard document formats to help them both ensure continued access to existing information and to ease their dependence on Microsoft Office. Corel was one of the initial members of two groups set up in March to evangelize ODF -- the ODF Alliance and the OASIS standards body's ODF Adoption Committee. Corel developer Paul Langille was also one of the original four authors of the ODF specification. Corel arrived at its decision to support both ODF and Open XML over the last few months, according to Richard Carriere, the company's general manager of office productivity. The vendor wants to meet the needs of both consumer and government users, with consumers looking to Corel to offer interoperability with Office 2007 and governments keen for the company to support ODF, he said. As a small desktop applications provider with some 11 million active users, Corel needs to be very flexible and can ill afford to back one format over another. It's also still unclear which document format will win out -- ODF or Open XML -- or whether both will coexist, Carriere said. "Companies and governments have not made a decision yet," he added. Corel is announcing joint support plans as Microsoft prepares to launchÂ Office 2007 Thursday. Come the middle of next year, Corel aims to offer open, view and edit support for both ODF and Open XML as an initial move toward fully supporting both formats, Carriere said. He wouldn't comment on the time line for when Corel will fully support the format, but said the vendor's efforts will be driven by the needs of its government customers. Â
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Latest PEAR Releases:Text_Wiki_Creole 0.5.1HTML_QuickForm_Renderer_Tableless 0.5.3PHP_Archive 0.11.0pearweb_phars 1.3.1PHP_Archive 0.11.1pearweb_phars 1.3.2Validate_FI 0.3.0Structures_DataGrid_DataSource_DBQuery 0.1.10Structures_DataGrid_DataSource_MDB2 0.1.10Structures_DataGrid_DataSource_DBTable 0.1.6File 1.3.0Tree 0.3.0pearweb_index 1.0.0RC1pearweb_index 1.16.2pearweb_index 1.16.1pearweb 1.16.0pearweb_index 1.0.0HTML_QuickForm 3.2.8
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Tease is a text editor written in tcl/tk for use on win32 systems and unix. It is designed for developers and development-support types who want to have a common, easy-to-transition-into setup across O/S's.  Tease offers an uncommon, broadening tool set, and provides it in a fast, intuitable GUI environ. 1.2.1 is a bug-fix release.  A number of bugs relating to spaces in filenames, and file loading and saving were the bulk of the fixes in this build.   This latest version can be found here: https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=111770&package_id=120900
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This month's edition of php|architect has been released - complete with the "return" of a sample article.
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OpenLink Software are pleased to announce release 2.1 of the OpenLink AJAX Toolkit (OAT).    This release introduces the following new features:     * Enhanced RDF Parser (includes support for RDF/XML and RDF/N3)    * New Faceted RDF Data Browser    * RDF Graph Visualization Control with sidebar for Graph Density manipulation    * New RSS Reader Control    * Visual SPARQL Query Builder added to + Form Designer's Data Source control    * OpenAjaxAlliance conformance    * Inter-control messaging system    * Enhanced Tree and Dock Controls    * Enhanced Anchor tag that facilitates lookups to SQL, XML, and RDF Data Sources via In Page Activation of Data Driven Web Pages    * Updated Animation API  For further information, please see:   Project homepage on sourceforge.net: http://sourceforge.net/projects/oat   File downloads: http://sourceforge.net/projects/oat/files   Live Features Demonstrations: http://demo.openlinksw.com/DAV/JS/demo/index.html
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Fully integrated ERP, CRM, and accounting for small to midsized businesses. Graphical client runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows (built with open source Qt framework). Business logic resides in PostgreSQL database server. Fully international-ready.   We're happy to announce the beta release of PostBooks - the free edition of the xTuple ERP Applications, version 2.3.1.  This is primarily a bug-fix and cleanup release, although there are more new features that you would typically find in a minor "dot release."  Please see the release notes for details on the over 100 new features and enhancements, including a long-awaited fix to the multi-location/lot/serial can't-cancel snarl (if you're a longtime user, you know what I'm talking about).  This will be a short cycle, and we probably won't do another beta unless we find some real issues - so please have a go at it, and let us know what you find!  Best way to contact us is the forums at www.xtuple.org.  After 2.3.1 final is released, we will be kicking off the 3.0 development cycle, and will have a great deal to say about roadmap, architectural improvements, and long-term vision.  Stay tuned!  More details below...      Release Notes xTuple Applications OpenMFG - PostBooks Version 2.3.1Beta1 February 8, 2008 ==================================  This is the first Beta release of version 2.3.1, marking the end of new feature development for this release cycle. We move now into refining, testing, and bug fixing mode leading up to the final release.  Highlights of this Beta release include the following:  * Consolidated Invoice by Customer * API views for Item, BOM, BOO * Print Travelers in batch * Credit Card support for Authorize.NET * Split Receipt capability * Redesigned CRM Account screen   ==================================  The following features and bug fixes have been added to the applications since the release of 2.3.0:  New Features:  * [Accounting] Added option to print a Sales Journal from Unposted Invoices screen * [Accounting] Added ability to split a receipt so it may be partially vouchered * [Accounting] Enabled time based credit hold capability in OpenMFG * [Accounting] Moved Chart of Account to first position in "Accounts" menu structure * [Accounting] Added ability to view Voucher line detail from Vendor History * [Accounting] Added ability to view Voucher line G/L detail in Vendor History * [Accounting] Added PO# column in Vendor History * [CRM] Added the ability to see merged comments from the Account window for subordinate Customer, Contact, Vendor and Tax Authority records * [CRM] Added the ability to see opportunities from the Account window * [CRM] Added default Address to CRM Account master * [Manufacture] Added more right-click options to manufacturing windows * [Manufacture] Added new Work Order schedule by Work Order Number display * [Manufacture] Added CANCEL button to lot/serial distribution screen * [Manufacture] Added batch printing capability for Travelers * [Purchase] Reorganized layout of Voucher screen * [Purchase] Added New Event For PO Line Item Insert * [Sales] Multiple additions to Customer Information Workbench, including: A button linked to CRM Account screen; a button linked to A/R workbench; a QUERY button to refresh all the information in this screen except for C/C payments; Invoice list shows 0 and non-0 balance, with most recent records at the top; right-click on Sales Order to find two more menu options (i.e., Shipment status and Shipment information); credit limit added; and credit status made bold * [Sales] Added support for lot/serial and Characteristic printing on Packing Lists * [Sales] Allowed viewing and editing of Sales Orders associated with Returns by right click from R/A line items * [Sales] Allowed credit to be given on replacement Return Authorizations * [Sales] Multiple CRM Account/Customer Workbench enhancements, including: Added a button to launch Customer Workbench from Account window; right-click launch to Sales Order from Invoice Items; allowed printing of Sales Orders, Invoices, and Credit Memos on Customer Workbench; launch Cash Receipt from Invoice tab; link to jump to Shipment tracking from invoice; added due date of Invoices; late Invoices displayed in RED * [Sales] Added Batch Manager support for automatic allocations * [Sales] Added the ability to consolidate Invoices by Customer * [System] Changed term "Buffer Management" in Neo menu to "Constraint Management" * [System] Added Authorize.net Credit Card processing capability  Bug Fixes:  * [Accounting] Fixed error received when canceling Cash Receipt * [Accounting] Fixed Check Register to print detail * [Accounting] Fixed Credit Card error received when posting Cash Receipt * [Accounting] Restored TAB order on Expense Category * [A/P] Re-enabled copy function of in Bill of Operations list * [A/P] Fixed screen resizing problem on AP open Items screen * [A/P] Fixed error when attempting to copy an Item Site * [A/P] Added line Characteristics and missing Notes to Quote report * [A/P] Fixed problem preventing printing of CheckFormat.xml report * [A/P] Fixed AP Credit Memos to use Terms from Vendor file * [A/R] Fixed open AR Items screen resizing problem * [A/R] Fixed issue where wrong Customer Invoice was appearing on Customer Information Workbench * [A/R] Fixed loophole where Cash Receipts against Credit Cards could be deleted after the Credit Card charge has been processed * [A/R] Fixed problem preventing processing of Credit Card refund against a Customer Deposit * [A/R] Fixed erroneous error when posting Misc. Invoices * [G/L] Fixed issue with Budgets not updating properly * [CRM] Enabled inactive flag for To-Do Items * [CRM] Fixed issue with To-Do List right-click options being disabled incorrectly * [CRM] Fixed issue with To-Do List requiring two 2 clicks to enable EDIT button * [Inventory] Fixed ISSUE ALL BALANCE button on Issue Stock to Shipping screen to honor sufficient Inventory requirement * [Inventory] Fixed issue preventing deletion of posted Count Slips from the Count Slip Edit List * [Inventory] Fixed issue allowing return of different Serial Numbers when returning line items back to stock * [Inventory] Fixed error received when trying to return stock from Shipping * [Inventory] Added lot/serial group back to the default Packing List * [Inventory] Fixed issue preventing selection of Location radio button on Item Site screen * [Inventory] Prevented entry of duplicate Warehouse Locations * [Inventory] Enforced relationship between "Stocked" flag and Order Level on Item Site screen * [Inventory] Fixed error received when attempting to delete an Item * [S/R] Disabled "Require Sufficient Inventory" option on Issue Stock to Shipping screen if S/O Allocations are enabled * [S/R] Enabled RA line item notes to transfer to S/O's linked to RAs * [Manufacture] Enabled backflush of Job Item Work Order Material Requirements * [Manufacture] Fixed issue preventing posting of Misc. Production when "Track Machine Overhead" is flagged as "with General Overhead" * [Products] Fixed issue causing Copy Item function to be slow when all options are selected * [Products] Prevented users from select anything but Material Issue UOMs when entering a BOM item * [Products] Prevented deletion of Bills of Materials having valid revisions * [Products] Fixed issue causing BOM components not to be copied when copying a BOM * [Products] Fixed issue preventing addition of BOO items * [Products] Restored missing Characteristics tab to Item master * [Products] Disabled editing of Max Desired Cost currency on Item master * [Products] Liked UOM ratio formatting to Locale setting * [Products] Fixed PostBooks only issue preventing deletion of Items * [P/D] Fixed BOO report to ignore expired Operations and also added missing information * [Purchase] Changed PO report definition to dynamically find Warehouse Address * [Sales] Enabled alternate Shipping Warehouse for Return Authorizations * [Sales] Fixed issue with Availability information not being displayed on the RA Item screen * [Sales] Fixed issue with new Order value being overwritten when using RA authorize buttons * [Sales] Added Shipping Warehouse label to RA Item screen * [Sales] Fixed issue preventing creation of Sales Account Assignments if Returns are enabled * [Sales] Added filtering on RA header to only show valid Sales Orders for specified Customer * [Sales] Fixed issue with extraneous lot/serial numbers showing up on Invoices having RA processing in their past * [Sales] Enabled changing of RA line item dispositions after line items are created * [Sales] Fixed issue where default Warehouse always was showing for returns, regardless of Warehouse specified * [Sales] Fixed issue preventing printing of RAs * [Sales] Fixed error found when attempting to create Work Orders in S/O and R/A for Items that had BOM items with no Item Site * [Sales] Fixed error received when selecting to cancel a newly-created RA after adding a line item * [Sales] Hid browse button next to New Order field on RA header * [Sales] Fixed crash behavior when showing pending availability on Sales Order item screen * [Sales] Fixed pending availability as indented BOM on Sales Order Item screen to properly show deeply nested BOMs * [Sales] Fixed issue with RA Checks getting a -1 value at first * [Sales] Fixed issue with RA item credit exceeding original qty. * [Sales] Fixed failing update of salesorder api if no shipto is given * [Sales] Fixed Customer screen to use AR Terms only * [Sales] Fixed issue with right-click options working inconsistently in Inventory Availability By Customer Type screen * [Sales] Fixed issue with Notes not saving on Returns * [Sales] Fixed font color inconsistencies on Inventory Availability By Customer Type screen * [Schedule] Fixed planning BOM percentages to work properly * [System] Fixed error message received when running the createbufferstatus function * [System] Fixed XML import error received with Item Type is "Job" * [System] Rescaled user's initials field on Maintain Users screen * [System] Removed non-functional Verisign credit card authorization option * [System] Fixed issue preventing Hot Keys from working * [System] Fixed Item view which was incorrectly allowing inserts without a Class Code * [System] Fixed issue causing Credit Card configuration screen to crash * [System] Removed invalid XML found on Credit Card posting * [System] Fixed issue with Item Characteristics being hidden when multi-Warehouse functionality was disabled * [System] Fixed XML import to read ID and Note codes properly * [System] Fixed issue where Yahoo XML contains Freight information not found on Sales Order * [System] Fixed issue with actual Yahoo Store XML Order Numbers being out of range * [System] Fixed issue which required Post Journal Entry permission to post any transaction in the system * [System] Improved wording of error code returned when issuing to Shipping
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TechWeb - Czech security company Grisoft posts a public beta for the newest version of its suite that runs on Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD systems.
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This month's edition of PHP Magazine has been released!
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An introduction to using refactoring, unit testing and ZenTest on existing code.
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Latest PEAR Releases:Net_Ping 2.4.3Structures_DataGrid_Renderer_XLS 0.1.3Console_CommandLine 0.2.0
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TechWeb - The trial version of the software can be launched from within Ulteo's Online Desktop package, which is itself currently in beta testing.
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(InfoWorld) - ThinkFree added offline support to its online application suite Tuesday and launched it as a $7-a-month alternative to Microsoft Office. Touting ThinkFree Premium: Beta Edition as "the most Microsoft-compatible online/offline hybrid office suite," the Boston-based company said offline access to documents gives users the best of both worlds. "The ability to access productivity tools from anywhere is key to being efficient and effective," said TJ Kang, ThinkFree's CEO, in a statement. "But it also needs to include the ability to travel with your laptop to unconnected environments. Premium Edition offers the best of both, the collaboration and anywhere access of the Internet with the speed, reliability, and security of a desktop application." ThinkFree started life as a desktop-only suite of pared-down applications --Â  the desktop edition remains available -- and then moved to an online model as a free suite of word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation maker. Premium adds the ability to save documents either locally or online, as well as a synchronization tool that automatically updates the files stored on ThinkFree's servers when the user reconnects to the Internet. Also new to Premium are a background save feature, a full-screen nonbrowser editor, the elimination of file size limitations, and drag-and-drop file management. ThinkFree Premium runs on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari browsers, and requires Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Until August, the beta is free to use; starting that month, ThinkFree Premium will cost $7 per month per user, with a 10 percent discount for yearly subscriptions.
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If you downloaded WordPress version 2.1.1 within the last week, upgrade to 2.1.2 right now to avoid exploitable code inserted by a cracker. Plus: We try out Opera's spill-proof OLPC. In Monkey Bites.