Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'

Linux creator calls OpenBSD crowd a bunch of "monkeys" and criticizes those who publicize security flaws to gain notoriety.

July 17, 2008, 4:02 PM PDT

Microsoft woos hobbyist developers

Company is trying to boost interest in noncommercial software development around Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.

April 17, 2008, 9:23 AM PDT

World Wide Web Consortium releases draft of HTML 5

A major upgrade of HTML is in the works but won't emerge for at least two years.

January 25, 2008, 10:09 AM PST

IBM to push 'cloud computing,' using data from afar

It seems that IBM is trying to position itself as a leader in the corporate market for cloud computing, which many regard as the next evolutionary step in information technology.
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November 14, 2007, 11:00 PM PST

Oracle pulls buyout offer for BEA Systems

update The $6.7 billion buyout bid is kaput, Oracle says, as BEA holds its ground on a per-share price and investor Carl Icahn agitates for board action.

October 29, 2007, 7:13 AM PDT

IBM's Booch: The developer's developer

Q&A Big Blue's Grady Booch is continuing to explore ways to collaborate through applications such as Second Life.

September 26, 2007, 2:09 PM PDT

Microsoft's 'Cloud OS' takes shape

High Impact Once ethereal, Microsoft's plans to try to replicate its desktop position on the Web are starting to become clearer.

July 12, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT

Eclipse tools due for Friday overhaul

Programming project's annual release grows larger, now encompassing the core software and 20 extensions.

June 27, 2007, 9:48 AM PDT

Linux coders tackle power efficiency

High Impact Programmers have begun serious work to cut consumption, extending PC Linux battery life and easing server costs.

June 25, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT