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Red Hat scraps plans for Linux PCs

Red Hat scraps plans for Linux PCs

Hopes of Red Hat releasing a desktop version of Linux for consumers were scratched today as the company announced no such plans would eventuate in the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, its long awaited Red Hat Global Desktop Linux remains on indefinite hold, despite being slated for an original launch date of August 2007.
Mitchell Bingemann Apr 17 2008 4:11PM Software
Novell launches Suse Appliance Program

Novell launches Suse Appliance Program

Enterprise Linux vendor Novell has announced a new Suse Appliance Program, which will allow independent software vendors (ISVs) to create software appliances by integrating their applications with a customised version of Suse's Linux Enterprise platform.
Dave Bailey Apr 17 2008 11:49AM Software
WordPerfect goes PDF

WordPerfect goes PDF

Corel has launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite, WordPerfect Office X4, touting it as "the world's first PDF Office Suite".
Dave Bailey Apr 17 2008 11:49AM Software
Microsoft ties up Danger acquisition

Microsoft ties up Danger acquisition

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of mobile client software developer Danger..
Robert Jaques Apr 17 2008 7:20AM Software
Sun launches MySQL 5.1

Sun launches MySQL 5.1

Sun Microsystems has announced the general availability of MySQL 5.1, the latest version of its popular open source database..
Clement James Apr 17 2008 7:20AM Software
Microsoft claims growing Silverlight support

Microsoft claims growing Silverlight support

Microsoft is claiming growing momentum for its Silverlight web platform, building on existing support from content providers such as AOL and NBC Olympics on MSN..
Robert Jaques Apr 16 2008 2:28PM Software
On a mission to save Windows XP

On a mission to save Windows XP

The ‘Save Windows XP’ petition has attracted over 100,000 signatures as Microsoft prepares to phase out the popular operating system.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 16 2008 10:10AM Software
Mobile browser market taking off

Mobile browser market taking off

The mobile browser market is currently "transforming" and sophisticated web browsing software will be installed on 1.5 billion handsets by 2013, analysts predict..
Robert Jaques Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Software
Via opens up to the Linux community

Via opens up to the Linux community

Via Technologies has laid out a new initiative to improve support for the open source development community..
Staff Writers Apr 16 2008 7:45AM Software
Green search engine lays down Australian roots

Green search engine lays down Australian roots

A new, free-to-use search engine has been launched in Australia with the promise of sponsoring the growth of up to two trees for every 1000 Web searches made.
Liz Tay Apr 15 2008 3:37PM Software
Craigslist and eBay 'selling military equipment'

Craigslist and eBay 'selling military equipment'

A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has said that stolen military items are being sold on sites like eBay and Craigslist..
Iain Thomson Apr 15 2008 3:02PM Software
Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Software behemoth Microsoft has plans to grow the Australian software industry by extending a giant hand of support to local start-up companies.
Liz Tay Apr 15 2008 12:07PM Software
Do search engines encourage suicide?

Do search engines encourage suicide?

A study of the Internet has found that Web engine results for suicide-related searches are more likely to encourage suicide rather than offer help and support.
Liz Tay Apr 14 2008 12:59PM Software
EU votes to protect file sharing

EU votes to protect file sharing

Plans to cut off internet access to people accused of file sharing have hit a hurdle after the EU voted to protect the rights of internet users..
Iain Thomson Apr 14 2008 7:35AM Software
Microsoft to launch intelligent traffic system

Microsoft to launch intelligent traffic system

Microsoft is launching a free application that will plot routes for car journeys by cross-referencing them with historical traffic data, according to the New York Times..
Iain Thomson Apr 12 2008 11:09AM Software
Euro MP calls for Microsoft ban

Euro MP calls for Microsoft ban

Heidi Ruhle, a German green member of the European Parliament (MEP), has called for the organisation to stop buying Microsoft software licences until the company opens up to competition..
Iain Thomson Apr 12 2008 11:09AM Software
Sun launches Java platform for businesses

Sun launches Java platform for businesses

Sun Microsystems has launched a new subscription-based Java product designed to offer firms and ISVs a longer support period for releases, and improved access to technology updates.
Phil Muncaster Apr 11 2008 1:57PM Software
Guest Column: Best practices for deploying Vista SP1

Guest Column: Best practices for deploying Vista SP1

Many companies have been waiting for Microsoft to release the first service pack of its latest operating system, Vista, before considering an upgrade to their current desktop operating environment. Vista Service Pack 1 addresses many of the concerns with regards to performance and stability, and application compatibility.
Anthony Stevens Apr 11 2008 1:50PM Software
Vista SP1 ready for push to users

Vista SP1 ready for push to users

Microsoft will begin pushing out Vista SP1 to users via its Automatic Update service this week, following comments made by Bill Gates that suggested the next major Windows version might appear as early as next year.
Daniel Robinson Apr 11 2008 11:55AM Software
Microsoft bites back at Yahoo rejection

Microsoft bites back at Yahoo rejection

In the game of tit for tat going on between Microsoft and Yahoo, the Redmond Giant issued a response late yesterday to Yahoo’s rejection earlier in the week..
Robert Jaques Apr 11 2008 8:00AM Software

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