1.   And Nisus Software reportedly is nearing release of a big new upgrade for its acclaimed Nisus Writer word processor.

2.   But in corporate America, as Microsoft steadily ratchets up the cost of each new upgrade, Linux looks better every day.

3.   Starfish assures me that the new upgrade of the TrueSynch software will address the problem.

4.   Some of these Internet add-ons will appear as free downloads on the Web itself, others as additional features in new upgrades.

5.   With a particular push from Italy, a whole new upgrade on croutons has entered our field of vision.

6.   Microsoft plans to include the network with the new upgrade of its popular Windows software, which is to be released later this year.