Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation
Coders find way to disable normal activation requirements of Microsoft's latest operating system, although Redmond says it is working to shore up antipiracy protections.
Microsoft: Windows 7 tool used GPL code
Microsoft confirms tool intended to allow netbooks to more easily move to new operating system was based in part, and unintentionally, on open source code.
Google: Firms can 'get rid' of Office in a year
Search giant sets sights on office software leader, Microsoft Office, with "30 to 50 updates" to be released for Google Docs next year, says top exec.
Microsoft pulls Windows 7 download tool
Software giant takes down tool aimed at making it easier to put Windows 7 on Netbooks after blogger raises question about whether the software improperly uses open source code.
Google hopes to remake programming with Go
A Unix co-creator is among those behind a language Google hopes will speed computers and programming. Now, Go becomes open source software.
Developers are Nokia's path to emerging markets
Mobile maker is placing renewed focus on app creators, in hope that developer-centric strategy will drive its push into Asia's emerging markets, say top execs.
Microsoft releases Exchange 2010, acquires Teamprise
At TechEd Europe, Redmond offers the latest on its e-mail and calendar server. Meanwhile, it also scoops up a developer tool for creating code in multiple OSes.
FAQ: Buying the right Windows 7 upgrade
Readers still have lots of questions on just which version of the software they need to buy in order to upgrade their PC. Here are some answers.
Mozilla's e-mail group looks toward the cloud
Mozilla Messaging, while about to release Thunderbird 3 desktop e-mail software, also turning its attention to cloud computing with Raindrop project.
Microsoft reverses decision on Exchange 2007 support
After notifying customers and partners that Exchange Server 2007 wouldn't be able to run on Windows Server 2008 R2, the Exchange team has reversed its decision.
Mozilla: Firefox 3.6 won't be late
The first beta of Firefox 3.6 may have crossed the finish line weeks late, but Mozilla says the final version should still be done this year.
Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs
The latest workers to have their jobs eliminated are being notified, in what Microsoft said completes personnel reductions announced earlier this year.
Open source needs successful champions
Open source industry needs profitable proponents to illustrate success, attract funding and encourage participation, says Red Hat CEO.
Singapore gets Microsoft hosted suite
Country is first in Asia to get Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite, already launched in U.S. and Europe, at monthly fee of US$10 per seat.
PlayStation Go digital, but not all to follow
Digital downloads can help "lock out" content pirates, but games companies say they will not shift business model solely to online platform.
Google opens up Wave federation
Wave servers created by outside developers can now talk with each other through Google's servers, opening up new interoperability possibilities for Wave.
Microsoft chops price of its hosted software
Redmond says it's cutting by a third the monthly subscription fee for those using a hosted version of Exchange, SharePoint, and Office Communications Server.
Opera: Mini leads cross-platform charge
Browser maker says Opera's reach extended to include devices such as games devices and in-flight entertainment systems, where over 35.6 million people use Opera Mini.
Let's kill the OS upgrade disc
Life would be easier if we paid for ongoing OS upgrades the way we pay for other digital assets--by subscription.
Freescale aims Android at embedded kit
A new Power Architecture port has taken Google's Linux-based operating system into the world of embedded devices.
Microsoft puts its 'signature' on PCs
In its online and retail stores, Microsoft is selling computers loaded with all of its online software including its Windows Live, Zune, and Security Essentials products.
Amazon's in-cloud database gets MySQL option
Net retailer's cloud-computing effort is getting more sophisticated with the arrival of a database service with which more people will be familiar.
SAP: Days of the database are numbered
Demand for cloud computing and faster access to data will lead to a future where companies don't need a database, says top SAP executive.
Open source, features to drive smartphone market
Symbian remains dominant mobile OS but market share will dip, with emergence of competing open source platforms Android and Maemo, predicts In-Stat.
Augmented reality's time is coming thanks to smarter smartphones
Augumented reality to become mainstream with smartphones packing more and more features. Geo-tagged data can give users information about their location.
US govt Web site makes open source move
White House Web site now employing open source software. Given the U.S. federal government's widespread adoption of open source, the amazing thing is that it took so long.
Ubuntu's new Linux tries getting cloud-friendly
Canonical's newest versions of Linux are due Thursday. Notable features: synchronization for PCs and a built-in replica of Amazon Web Services for servers.
Mozilla storms e-mail chaos with Raindrop
Raindrop will aggregate multiple online communications media, according to Mozilla, and sift what users want from the less important.
Offline SharePoint tool promised for Mac users
While Microsoft is not planning to produce a version of Groove for the Mac, the new tool will make SharePoint access much easier for Mac users, company executives say.
Open source? No good for cost cutting, say CIOs
Hidden costs mean open source software isn't always an IT budget stretcher, tech chiefs in the United Kingdom say.
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
World's largest phone maker accuses Apple of violating intellectual property it owns governing handset wireless connectivity.
Windows 7 to fulfill 'unsated demand' for next OS
Lack of Vista deployments will prompt most businesses to upgrade to Windows 7 from XP, says Microsoft executive.
Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition
Industry voices recount highlights of Microsoft's journey with each Windows release over the years, as market awaits launch of Windows 7.
Windows 7 business standard by next year
Analysts believe that Windows 7 will become the standard operating system for business PCs, skipping Vista.
Analyst: IBM needs to 'out-innovate' with Notes
For Lotus Notes to wrest market share from Microsoft's dominance in e-mail collaboration, IBM needs to place bets on trends before they happen, says Forrester Research.
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