Java creator weighs in on open-source debate
Technology creator James Gosling has weighed in on why he thinks open-sourcing Java remains a tricky issue. More...

Frew back in the channel
After spending five years overseas, LAN Systems founder Scott Frew is back in the channel and has taken a 75 percent stake in security distributor Firewall Systems. More...

Zultys digs an Australian channel
VoIP vendor Zultys Technologies has reversed its previous channel policy and begun building a distribution channel here, signing Melbourne’s Polaris Systems as the first of what it expects will be a series of niche deals. More...

Liberty alliance touts adoption of identity standard
The Liberty Alliance said this week it has issued compliance certificates to several major high-tech companies. More...

US sends most spam, China hosts most spammer sites
First-half 2004 stats released this week finger the United States as the dominant origin of junk mail, but claim China is the overwhelming choice as the host for websites that spammers want users to jump to. More...

Visual studio 2005 beta not available yet
Microsoft officially launched Visual Studio 2005 Beta 1 at Tech Ed Europe this week, but the code is not yet available, one company spokesperson confirmed. More...