GeneralOpen source in technology merger and acquisitions

Open source technology is simply an evolved class of licensing under which wider, more permissive rights are given to users. Crucially, access to source code is given enabling user support and development of the code. While the open source philosophy originated in California, with frankly a long-haired approach, the model is now effectively mainstream and competes with conventional closed source licensing models (the 2008 Sun/MySQL and Symbian deals demonstrate the popularity of open source).

GeneralMotorola Sues When Exec Goes to Apple

The former executive is accused of revealing trade secrets when he went to work on the iPhone.

GeneralIntel Classmate PC for Kids Goes on Sale in UK

Actronix released a British version of Intel's Classmate PC as an entry-level laptop suited for children.

SoftwareWill Microsoft deliver Windows 7 next year?

Recent hints suggest Microsoft might release the next version of its operating system, Windows 7, earlier than the expected 2010 date, suggesting that the company may also want to cut its losses on Vista.

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Google and Apple may co-operate to change face of mobile telecoms says analyst

InternetTech Stocks Follow Microsoft, Google Lower

Results from Microsoft and Google raise fears that technology spending may be slowing.

GeneralMicrosoft makes move on AOL following Yahoo rejection

Microsoft is stepping up an attempt to possibly buy AOL following its failed bid to acquire Yahoo. The...

GeneralRIM Patches BlackBerry Security Hole

Research in Motion has fixed a critical bug in its BlackBerry Enterprise Server that could have allowed hackers in.

GeneralSocial Networks: Good for Business?

Businesses are missing a bet if they're not paying attention to the Facebook generation, analyst says.

GeneralThe Story Behind San Francisco's Rogue Network Admin

Clues, concerns and lessons behind the story of the network manager who locked up the system.