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Google Chrome OS: the journey
Round-up of rumours ahead of today's announcement
Java development critical to Oracle Fusion strategy
Oracle has emphasises Java and JavaServer Faces as key planks in its middleware strategy, with today's launch of Fusion Middleware 11g. Many developers will be relieved.
Java developers worried despite Ellison assurances on Sun
Sun Microsystems' JavaOne conference, in San Francisco last week, was notable not for innovation but for a brief speech by Larry Ellison.
Google open source chief: Java could benefit from IBM/Sun deal
Java developers have expressed concern about IBM's possible take over of Sun microsystems, but Google's head of open source believes all will be well if the merger goes ahead.
Valentine's day activities for geeks
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about red roses and Frank Sinatra.
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Sun's open source Java move gets mixed reviews
In November 2006, Sun Microsystems began making all its Java technology implementations open source, offering them under the GPL. More than two years later, reactions are mixed as to what exactly has been the impact of this momentous change.
Open source: What we can learn from France ?
Innovative developers and a supportive government and business climate have given France a lead in open source.
Microsoft open policy faces scrutiny
Microsoft faces an uphill battle in trying to convince the market that its efforts at openness are sincere.
JAVAONE : Developers' role shifting from apps to platforms
The development of web applications could put traditional software developers out of business - but it won't because they are jsut moving up the food chain, the JavaOne confrencewastold.
Scott Charney: Microsoft's axe man
Meet the man who can order Microsoft's product back to the drawing board even before it is shipped.
Salesforce.com has its head in the cloud
Now that Salesforce.com has proved that SaaS (software-as-a-service) is a successful business model, the company hopes to lead the way in cloud computing.
Boom time for apps security testing tools
Providers of apps security testing software are experiencing boom times as customers look to tighten up their development testing.
Microsoft's ISO win may worsen antitrust woes
Claims of foul play in the OOXML voting process may come back to haunt Microsoft when the European Commission concludes its latest antitrust investigation of Microsoft's business practices.
OOXML approval only first step in road to adoption
The practical question for business, government and consumer users of Office and other productivity suites remains: What comes next, and how will they be affected?
Linux elite maintain their dominance of kernel development
The Linux community is growing fast and while a small group still dominate development of the Kernel, the growth of open source businesses means corporate contributions are rising fast.
Does open source really work for business?
When using open-source software, businesses usually choose between a free, community-supported version of an application or a fee-based enterprise version that includes support, service, updates and other features.
How OOXML vote could change all - and nothing
Next month, national standards bodies will vote for the second time on whether to adopt the Office Open XML (OOXML) document format as an international standard.
Microsoft's new era: First reactions
Microsoft's move to open its software has received a cautious, grudging response, but then the company has made bold announcements before and little has changed. This time though, with Bill Gates' departure, things could be fundamentally different.
Microsoft offers developers open access but with a slight catch
ISVs, open source coders and developers in customer IT departments will all benefit from Microsoft's move to open its APIs.
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