Microsoft wants refund from some laid off workers
Software giant sends a letter to some of the 1,400 employees it laid off last month letting them know they were overcompensated and that it would like the money back.
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Linux-Windows gap to remain for five years
Don't expect mainstream adoption for Linux five years down the road, even if Linux operating systems become more user-friendly, say analysts.
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HTML 5 drops open source video codec
The next version of the Web-coding language will specify neither H.264 nor Ogg Theora as its native video codec, due to a lack of agreement between browser makers.
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Is OpenOffice.org a 'dying horse'?
Not quite yet, say industry watchers, but "primary sponsor" Sun Microsystems should rethink its strategy and better drive the community ecosystem.
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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.
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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.
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Windows server has Linux in crosshairs
Targeted at lower-priced competition like Linux, Microsoft's new entry-level server product is targeted at small, cost-conscious businesses in Asia, says exec.
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Linux losing netbook ground
The open source operating system is losing netbook market share, but could find its niche in smaller, Internet-enabled appliances, says Ovum.
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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.
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Open source evangelists lock horns with Nasscom
India's open source community is miffed over Nasscom's proposal for e-government projects to support multiple standards, instead of single patent-free standards.
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Is SaaS really cheaper?
Software-as-a-service benefits may not be as clear cut as they seem, with focus on initial savings distracting issues that may reduce its advantage over packaged software in longer term.
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Phorm loses top UK executives
The U.K. CEO and CFO of the behavioral-targeted advertising firm have resigned, prompting new appointments.
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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.
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S'pore developers create open source buzz
Local developers helping to grow Singapore's interest and expertise in open source technology, with mobile realm particularly hot, say user groups.
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Software liability law could divide open source
European Commission-proposed software protection law may benefit open source vendors, but push smaller independent developers into a corner.
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Ubuntu gets Web-based file sync and sharing
Beta-testing is under way for the Ubuntu One synchronization service for those running the Jaunty Jackalope version of the Linux software, aka Ubuntu 9.04.
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PC software piracy increases globally
Worldwide PC software piracy rate rises for second year in a row, to 41 percent, with problem being greatest in world's fastest-growing markets, according to new study.
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Five steps firms should make before Win 7 move
Businesses should look at five key issues to prep themselves for "nearly inevitable" migration to Microsoft's upcoming OS, Gartner advises.
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Windows 8: The 'dying gasps' of desktop OS or next big thing?
Even before Windows 7 is in shops, the Windows 8 speculation has begun. Newer version could be an improved OS with gesture recognition or offer a more unified experience, say analysts.
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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.
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