Sun's CEO response to Microsoft patent claims
"You would be wise to listen to the customers you're threatening to sue - they can leave you, especially if you give them motivation. Remember, they wouldn't be motivated unless your products were…
The Serious Synergy Between SOA and Open Source
The proposed SOA Runtime Framework Project could show how user organizations such as DPWN can swiftly catapult mission-critical infrastructure for service-oriented architecture into an open source…
Microsoft to sue Sun over OpenOffice.org?
The thought of Microsoft suing Sun Microsystems for infringing patents it holds for Microsoft Office seems ludicrous. However, according to a leading open source expert that's what Microsoft will…
Author of Linux Patent Study Says Ballmer Got It Wrong
The study claimed that Linux has been found to potentially violate 283 software patents. The author of that report, however, doesn't see things the way Ballmer does at all. "Microsoft is up to its…
Microsoft director out to 'debunk mythology around open source'
"The Free Software movement is dead. Linux doesn't exist in 2007. Even Linus has got a job today." Controversial statements from the head of Microsoft's Linux Labs, Bill Hilf.
Speaking on…
IBM Lotus Component Designer V6.0
This trial download for the Component Designer V6.0 includes all of the product’s features. You can try this product as a download or on a DVD.
Why software commoditisation is a myth
“Software prices will eventually fall to zero. The open-source software movement has already started that commoditisation.”
This pronouncement came recently from MIT professor Michael A…
Northwest school district to utilize Linux
The district has decided to do something different this year with the surplus computers that are “retiring” from service on their regular five-year replacement cycle: give them to students who…
GPLv3 the impetus for Microsoft’s latest Linux attack campaign
With one stroke, Microsoft has ended any illusion that it planned to try to build bridges with the open-source community. And it appears the primary reason for Microsoft's decision to go back on…
Vim 7.1 Released
This is a stable version. There are many bug fixes and updated runtime files. No amazing new features. Upgrading from a previous version is highly recommended: a few crashing bugs and a security…