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    Two Singapore programmers claim to have created an operating system that can run programs written for different platforms such as Windows and Linux.

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  • Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac

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    Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

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    It's certainly slicker looking, but is there more to the newest version of Office than just a pretty face? Here's our in-depth look at what's new and what's not.

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    Microsoft has released the first public beta of its Windows Vista operating system. We examine the new features.

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