InternetMicrosoft Adds $100M to Novell's Linux Payout

A controversial deal with the world's largest proprietary software vendor continues to pay off for Novell.

InternetSalesforce.com stock drops on cautious outlook (AP)

AP - Salesforce.com Inc. kept its financial guidance within the range of analyst estimates Wednesday, disappointing investors who expected a more bullish forecast from one of the Internet's most popular software services.

InternetMicrosoft's Novell Investment Tops $340M

The deal will provide a margin of profitability for Microsoft and help Novell in its fight with Red Hat.

InternetSome eBay sellers frustrated with rule changes (AP)

AP - Some people who sell things on eBay are fed up with new rules the company has been imposing in hopes of making the auction site more attractive to online shoppers. Now even more changes are coming in the next few weeks, but this time eBay Inc. hopes it can cool tempers.

InternetHP Beats the Street

HP's better than expected results provide the latest evidence that IT spending is defying the downturn.

InternetSalesforce.com Buys More Service With InStranet

Business intelligence and knowledge management are part of the SaaS strategy.

InternetNew Motorola Phones Target Music, 3G Net Users

Effort comes as the wireless giant looks to regain market share with a follow-up to big sellers of the past.

InternetThe Next Big Search Is Next Door

Search experts agree: 'Local' is the next big thing. Taking down Google? Not so much.

InternetIntel to build Yahoo widgets into new TV chips (Reuters)

Reuters - After years of false starts aimed at bringing the Web to TV sets, Yahoo Inc said on Wednesday it is working with Intel Corp to create Web computer channels that run alongside TV shows.

InternetEBay lowering fixed-price sellers' listing fees (Reuters)

Reuters - EBay Inc is cutting the fees U.S. sellers on its site pay for fixed-price items, in one of the company's boldest moves this year to boost merchandise for sale, lure new buyers and take on competitors.