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Until now the software has required that users install the X11 Window System, a graphical interface that lets Unix-based applications work on Macs. The new version of the software won’t require X11, and will work just like any other OS X-native application. I’ve been waiting for this since April when I bought my MacBook Pro. On both my Windows and Linux machines I’ve been using OpenOffice, and was disapointed to have such an ugly version of Open Office to use on my beautiful Mac… Righ now I’m using NeoOffice, but will switch to OpenOffice once it is out.

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I’m helping organize a disaster preparedness seminar in Victoria, BC on Saturday, October 21st.  There will be sessions for both people new to disaster preparation, as well as those who have some experience.  Check out the web site for more details, and free registration .