Go-OO is an OpenOffice.org fork that features faster load and response times, and several features not included in the standard version of the program.

Go-OO’s user interface is more familiar, with lots of small pieces of polish. Go-OO has built in OpenXML import filters and it will import your Microsoft Works files. It has better Microsoft binary file support (with eg. fields support), and it will import WordPerfect graphics beautifully.

If you are reliant on Excel VBA macros, then Go-OO offers the best macro fidelity too. If you expect your spreadsheets to calculate compatibly, or you get embedded Visio diagrams in your documents, you’ll want Go-OO.

Get it here: Go-OO

Bandwidth Monitor 2 is the new solution to traffic meter applications in your Windows environment. Bandwidth Monitor has been engineered for absolute customization and incorporates all the finest features from its predecessor as well as introducing a whole new world of customization, reliability and features which you requested.

An ideal tool for the bandwidth conscious, Bandwidth Monitor enables you to keep a close eye on the amount of bandwidth accumulated over the current hour, day, week, month, or even year! Advanced logging tools make it easy to view your bandwidth usage and make alterations to bandwidth logs. Clean up old data at the touch of a button, and import your bandwidth data from our predecessor Bandwidth Monitor 1.0.

Show as little or as much information as you want to. Bandwidth Monitor allows the user to entirely customize the data which is made available to them on the interface. Choose from images, graphs, text information, shapes, and a customizable display canvas. Alter opacity, drop shadows, minimize to system tray, click-through desktop mode, and so much more. Count you kilobytes per second to your terabytes this month, all in a unique and customizable GUI.

Get it here: Bandwidth Monitor 2

Between November 12 and November 26, OLPC is offering a Give One Get One program in the United States and Canada. This is the first time the revolutionary XO laptop has been made available to the general public. For a donation of $399, one XO laptop will be sent to empower a child in a developing nation and one will be sent to the child in your life in recognition of your contribution. $200 of your donation is tax-deductible (your $399 donation minus the fair market value of the XO laptop you will be receiving).

For all U.S. donors who participate in the Give One Get One program, T-Mobile is offering one year of complimentary HotSpot access. Find out more.

Please be aware that they will make every effort to deliver the XO laptops by the holidays, but quantities are limited. Early purchasers have the best chance of receiving their XO laptops in time for the holidays, but they cannot guarantee timing.

Go to the site here: One Laptop Per Child