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Python 3.0 to be backwards incompatible

Python 3.0 to be backwards incompatible

Organisations using the programming language Python will be majorly affected by changes in store for the language over the course of the next twelve months, Linux.conf.au attendees were told this morning.
Sarah Stokely Feb 1 2008 2:58PM Software
Skype for the PSP goes live

Skype for the PSP goes live

Sony has released the latest firmware update for European PlayStation Portable users, enabling them to make and receive VoIP calls over Skype.
Staff Writers Feb 1 2008 2:31PM Software
Linspire offers custom Linux builds

Linspire offers custom Linux builds

Linspire, developer of the commercial Linspire and Freespire flavours of community desktop operating systems, is to offer a custom desktop Linux OS build service to partners..
Clement James Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Software
Heath Ledger web searches soar

Heath Ledger web searches soar

The unexpected death of actor Heath Ledger sent web users scouring the internet in search of news on his sudden passing..
Clement James Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Software
MySpace takes on Facebook over developers

MySpace takes on Facebook over developers

MySpace has opened the doors to developers wishing to sign up to the upcoming MySpace Developer Platform..
Guy Dixon Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Software
Music industry wants US$1.5 million CD copying fines

Music industry wants US$1.5 million CD copying fines

The music industry has been testifying in a case before the US House of Representatives which could impose a US$1.5 million fine for copying a CD..
Iain Thomson Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Software
Google Summer of Code headed down under

Google Summer of Code headed down under

Hot on the heels of the local launch of its Google Highly Open Participation computing competition for high school students, Google looks set to bring its famous Summer of Code program down under as well.
Sarah Stokely Feb 1 2008 7:39AM Software
Guest column: The Saas Trap - What you need to consider before moving to SAAS

Guest column: The Saas Trap - What you need to consider before moving to SAAS

Adoption of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sales model is accelerating at a phenomenal rate in the region, changing the way vendors do business and the way organisations use software.
Paul K. Berger Jan 31 2008 3:11PM Software
Europe rules on pirates' privacy

Europe rules on pirates' privacy

The European Court of Justice has ruled that ISPs cannot be forced to hand over the personal details of those under suspicion of digital piracy.
Iain Thomson Jan 31 2008 2:41PM Software
UK lags behind in Firefox take-up

UK lags behind in Firefox take-up

The UK has one of the lowest rates of Firefox take-up in Europe, according to figures from French analyst firm XiTi Monitor.
Iain Thomson Jan 31 2008 2:38PM Software
Boffins use GPS to test kids' navigation skills

Boffins use GPS to test kids' navigation skills

Researchers at the University of Bristol have shown that GPS technology can be used to show how children as young as three find their way around.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2008 2:28PM Software
In open source, money doesn't always talk

In open source, money doesn't always talk

Getting a job in open source development can mean getting a pay-cheque for working on your favourite hobby. But the equation is more complicated than just adding money, according to OpenLogic Director of Community and Partner Programs, Stormy Peters.
Sarah Stokely Jan 31 2008 2:05PM Software
Hardware vendors will follow the money to open source

Hardware vendors will follow the money to open source

The success of consumer IT products like the ASUS Eee PC will help provide the leverage needed to get hardware vendors on board with open source, according to Dirk Hohndel, Intel’s chief technologist for open source.
Sarah Stokely Jan 31 2008 1:07PM Software
DNS celebrates 25th birthday

DNS celebrates 25th birthday

The internet's Domain Name System is 25 years old this week..
Clement James Jan 31 2008 7:20AM Software
Sun sets $1 million open source bounty

Sun sets $1 million open source bounty

Sun Microsystems has announced plans to kick-start the development of its open source projects..
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2008 11:36PM Software
U2 manager calls for P2P crackdown

U2 manager calls for P2P crackdown

The manager of rock band U2 has called on ISPs to crack down on illegal music downloads in order to keep bands in business..
Iain Thomson Jan 30 2008 7:08AM Software
Google Labs unveils new search tricks

Google Labs unveils new search tricks

Google is inviting users to experiment with new ways of using its search engine..
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2008 7:08AM Software
Windows Vista sales top 100 million

Windows Vista sales top 100 million

Microsoft has sold more than 100 million units of Windows Vista since releasing the software 14 months ago.
Shaun Nichols Jan 29 2008 3:45PM Software
Adobe touts Flash Server 3

Adobe touts Flash Server 3

Adobe has unveiled the latest versions of Flash Server allowing site owners to stream content to users via Flash media files.
Shaun Nichols Jan 29 2008 3:43PM Software
Mobile game revenues to reach US$3bn by 2012

Mobile game revenues to reach US$3bn by 2012

The US market for mobile games will rise from less than $800m in 2007 to more than US$3bn by 2012, according to analysts.
Staff Writers Jan 29 2008 3:35PM Software

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