Adobe acquires Business Catalyst, GoodBarry
Adobe Systems has agreed to acquire Business Catalyst, maker of e-commerce software suite GoodBarry.
Opera 10 to emerge Wednesday
Next version of the browser includes support for new Web standards and a Turbo mode for slow Net connections.
Cloud has huge potential in India's SMBs
India's large number of small and midsize businesses and platform's low cost, high operational efficiency and scalability will drive cloud use there, say Nasscom members.
Measuring Windows 7 appeal to businesses
Analysts say that Windows 7 addresses a lot of businesses' concerns over Vista. But in this cost-conscious environment, will that be enough?
64-bit Snow Leopard defaults to 32-bit kernel
Apple's OS X 10.6 operating system Snow Leopard by default loads with a 32-bit kernel, despite running 64-bit applications.
Linux buoys up Novell earnings
Novell's third-quarter financial results show its Linux business up, while its enterprise applications are sinking.
Android apps show big potential for growth
People with Android-based phones are downloading applications frequently. As number of handsets grows, Android phones are likely to become viable rivals to iPhone.
China biz software sector to be Asia's largest
Country's enterprise software market is projected to expand at annual growth rate of 18 percent to reach US$9.4 billion in 2012, new study reports.
Microsoft signs confidential IP deal over NTFS
Tuxera, an open source NTFS company, has signed a confidential deal with Microsoft to cooperate on exFAT, a proprietary alternative to the NTFS file system.
NetApp refreshes data center OS for the cloud
Storage firm combines its Data Ontap 7 enterprise platform and Data Ontap GX clustered computing platform into single codebase tailored to cloud deployments.
Microsoft files appeal in Word injunction case
Company finds faults with rulings that led to jury's patent infringement ruling. Microsoft also faces injunction that threatens to halt sales of current form of Word.
Augmented reality augurs the future of toys
With its i-Tag toy tie-ins to James Cameron's "Avatar" movie, Mattel is just scratching the surface of what's possible.
Browserless Windows 7 refuses to go gracefully
Microsoft said last month that it was scrapping entirely its plans for separate "E" versions of Windows 7, but these are still listed in company's online store.
Opera 10 nears final stages
Norwegian company is nearing completion of the next version of its browser. It boasts better performance but doesn't feature a new JavaScript engine yet.
Checker eases app programming flow
Managing software development process allows one Singapore software vendor to diversify offerings and keep customers coming back, says founder.
Apple to FCC: We're still studying Google Voice app
Apple tells the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that it acted alone in deciding to continue to review an iPhone application that works with Google's voicemail service.
Apple's Snow Leopard to get early release
New version of the OS X operating system, which marks Apple's move to 64-bit support, will be made available ahead of its original September schedule.
Microsoft pulling Live Framework test bits
Introduced at last fall's developer conference, Live Framework, which is essentially the developer side of Live Mesh, is being folded into Windows Live.
Corporate BlackBerrys to get Google Apps syncing
If you've got a company-issued BlackBerry and your company subscribes to Google Apps, you could soon receive push e-mail and find global contacts on your phone.
Photoshop.com adds video hosting, group albums
Somewhat behind the competition, Adobe finally adds video and group album capabilities to Photoshop.com.
Oracle CEO Ellison's salary drops to US$1
Larry Ellison agrees to receive symbolic salary for fiscal 2010, putting hiim on same package as other tech chiefs. But world's fourth wealthiest person won't starve.
Google's 64-bit Chrome starts emerging on Linux
Some heavy lifting has been done to move Chrome to the 64-bit world. It's Linux-only for now, though, and don't expect doubled performance over 32-bit versions.
Xmarks extension alpha for Chrome arrives
Widely used bookmark synchronization plug-in is available in alpha form to those selected to test it. Xmarks hopes to open testing to more people soon.
Yahoo vents frustration over App Store process
Question is: has update to Yahoo Messenger for iPhone been languishing in the App Store approval process for two weeks, or not?
Microsoft rolls out SQL Azure Database preview
Database component of Microsoft's cloud platform is now available as a free trial until the service goes fully live in November.
September 9, 2009, could be a Beatles perfect storm
For the first time, the Beatles' entire catalog will be released, in stereo, in one fully digitally re-mastered collection. Will an iTunes announcement happen the same day?
Google links apps with Groups for quicker sharing
Documents, calendars and other items can now be shared among a defined group of people, removing the need to give access to individuals one by one.
Microsoft asks for stay of Word injunction
Software maker also asks court to quickly hear an appeal of the order, which threatens to halt sales of Microsoft Word in its current form.
Adobe's next Lightroom to forsake PowerPC Macs
As with Adobe's Creative Suite applications, the future version of Lightroom for the Mac will work only on Intel-based machines.
Moonlight 2.0 goes beta
New test version of the Silverlight-on-Linux software incorporates Silverlight 2.0 as well as a few features from Silverlight 3.0.
'I haven't changed my mind on SaaS': Debes
Lawson's CEO says company will not provide software-as-a-service, but that it intends to open up more of its applications to the cloud over next year.
Requests for Linux drivers flowing in
Steady stream of requests for Linux hardware drivers may signal growing adoption of open source operating systems among enterprises.
Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook
Microsoft says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.
Microsoft: Breaking up with IE 6 hard to do
Software maker has released two versions of its browser in the last few years, but in many ways its image remains tied to its 2001-era product.
Oracle launches tool for virtual appliances
Database specialist has released a template builder that taps into JeOS to help developers build virtual appliances for Oracle VMs.
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