July
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Jul 14, 2008
Open Source`s New Frontier
Open-source technologies are making their mark on a growing number of IT areas, including CRM, VoIP and mobility. read more...
Research bots leverage open-source for child-like intelligence
Researchers from across Europe are being trained in Genoa, Italy, this month in advance of taking possession of their very own iCub: a robot designed to have the physical and sensory capabilities of a two-and-a-half year old child. read more...
Jul 11, 2008
Open-source applications gaining ground across Asia
Reception toward open source technology has been very positive across Asia, the top executive of a Philippine-based global software and engineering services company said. read more...
The OPen Source effect on VMWare
In case you missed it, VMware founder Diane Greene is out of a job. Or at least she was after the EMC-owned virtualization company announced her departure Monday. GigaOm blogger Om Malik predicts other startups will be calling her soon if they haven’t already done so. read more...
Jul 10, 2008
The Open Source Mobile OS Battle Continues
With Google (NSDQ: GOOG) opening the open-source flood-gates with the Android OS, it was only a matter of time until others followed suit. With Linux Mobile (LiMo) and the possibility of a new open-source Symbian OS, it should be interesting to see which one comes out on top with both users and developers. read more...
Microsoft ditched as Anglicans go open source
The Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church has decided to cut the Microsoft umbilical cord by moving to open source, starting with Office which will be replaced in the next three years. read more...
Jul 09, 2008
Former HP open-source exec hired by GNOME Foundation
As its open-source desktop software grows in popularity across a wider range of electronic devices, the GNOME Foundation has decided to hire a new executive director to continue its spread. read more...
Google Makes Application Security Tool Available As Open Source
Ratproxy was developed by Google security expert Michl Zalewski, who will continue to help maintain it. read more...
Jul 08, 2008
C&K Market adopts open source database
REDWOOD CITY, USA: C&K Market, supermarket chain servicing Oregon and Northern California customers has recently adopted the open source version of the Ingres Database. read more...
Community to Gilliard: 'Consider Open Source'
The Australian Open Source community has called for the consideration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in the implementation of the Rudd Government’s Digital Education Revolution Policy. read more...
Jul 07, 2008
Dispute about Europe-wide definition of open standards
A dispute has been sparked in Brussels about the definition of open standards to promote the interoperability between eGovernment services. read more...
Software Firm Is Open for Innovation
MYSQL chief Marten Mickos isn't afraid his rivals in the database-software industry will ever overtake him. "Let them try," he says. "Our secret is in the way we operate our culture, and I'm convinced others cannot imitate that." read more...
Jul 04, 2008
Nokia and the battle for open source’s soul
Last week's big announcement, that several major mobile platforms--Symbian, UIQ, Series 60 and MOAP--are to be pooled into one open sourced über-platform, came out of the blue. read more...
Microsoft Mends Breach in Open Source Sandcastle
Microsoft has released all of the source code used in its Sandcastle project, which is now published at the CodePlex open source developer's Web site, according to a blog. Sandcastle helps developers of managed class libraries create uniform documentation on their projects, using MSDN style. read more...
Jul 03, 2008
A New Open-Source Politics
Just as Linux lets users design their own operating systems, so 'netroots' politicos may redesign our nominating system read more...
Open Source Telephony - Is it Disruptive or an Evolution?
Open source telephony is gradually gaining traction in Europe due its cost advantages over proprietary IP PBX and call centre products. Frost & Sullivan's analysis shows that the cost of an open source telephony 'line' can be up to 40 per cent less than an averagely priced IP PBX/Communication Manager. read more...
Jul 02, 2008
Free mobile Web is an open mobile Web
Industry-wide move to an open source model is proof that the openness of the traditional Internet is slowly coming to the mobile Web. read more...
Oracle still top dog in tough database market
The relational database market is a lot less crowded than it used to be, and it's no surprise, considering that the players have to contend with a massive software juggernaut like Oracle Corp. read more...
Jul 01, 2008
Is Open source a synonym for Free software?
The market for open source and free software is surging high with its appreciation in mainstream segment also. read more...
Symbian deal will open up mobile platform market
Open is in - but can proprietary handsets fight back? The global battle to control the smarts in your smartphone escalated last week when some of the combatants redeployed their forces in two big moves. read more...
