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Apache expands Web services reach

The Apache Software Foundation is expected to launch this week an open-source integration server project, which is part of a bigger effort to create a full suite of Web services infrastructure software. Read more »

Microsoft places bet on Whitehorse

Microsoft this year will seek to distance itself from Java rivals with tools designed to streamline how Windows-based business software is built and used. Read more »

MS Office 11--risky business?

Microsoft this week plans to deliver the first test release of a new version of its Office software intended to rejuvenate sales and stave off competitors. Read more »

IBM to pay US$1.6 billion for FileNet

IBM has agreed to acquire content-management software maker FileNet for about US$1.6 billion in cash, the companies said on Thursday in the US. Read more »

Open source fans offer differing views of MS move

Open source developers and users have always been a sceptical group, but their opinions can shift — for example, their loathing of Sun Microsystems diminished as Sun stopped attacking Linux and started moving towards open source software. Read more »

EU slaps Microsoft with AU$1.4 billion fine

European Union regulators on Wednesday fined Microsoft a record 899 million euros, or AU$1.4 billion, for failing to comply with sanctions. Read more »

Microsoft unveils free enterprise search

Microsoft is targeting the lower end of the enterprise search market with Search Server 2008, a free version of which will also be available. Read more »

Adobe AIR brings online apps to the desktop

AIR, or Adobe Integrated Runtime, is a download that lets Web applications run on a desktop. With AIR applications, people can work offline and drag and drop items like graphics or text between Web and desktop applications. Read more »

Novell to detail Microsoft patent pact

Delayed annual report will offer details of Novell's patent, interoperability and sales partnership with Redmond. Read more »

Eclipse gets Crystal Reports support

Business intelligence software specialist Business Objects will make a preview version of its Crystal Reports software available for the open source Eclipse development environment before the end of the year. Read more »

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Write useful documentation with these tips

Most developers cringe at the idea of writing documentation. However, the process doesn't have to be a thoroughly time-consuming endeavour. Check out these handy tips on what you should include in your documentation and where to find tools that will assist you in this process. Read more »

Microsoft details plans for Visual Studio and .NET

In the wake of the recent PDC and TechEd developer events, Microsoft has decided to put some of its key executives out on the road to explain the innovations that Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 have in store. Read more »

Secure collaboration requires document control

An employee who receives confidential information can easily forward the decrypted document to anyone. Collaborative software can help close this security hole. Read more »

Case Study: Switching places from Lotus to .NET

For almost a decade, Sydney-based software developer Just OnePlace (J1P) had been a loyal devotee of the IBM/Lotus platform. But following the strategic review that commenced two years ago the company made a strategic switch to the rival Microsoft .NET camp. Read more »

Windows Presentation Foundation: Another piece of the .NET puzzle

Windows Presentation Foundation is just one of the major enhancements to the .NET Framework introduced alongside Windows Vista. Read more »

.NET: A guide for managers

Here's an overview of .NET for managers who may not have had the opportunity to dive into Microsoft's integration framework. Read more »

Integrate PostgreSQL with .NET

The PostgreSQL database server provides a reliable, robust database solution at no cost. Tony Patton walks you through the steps of using PostgreSQL as the backend for .NET applications. Read more »

Accessing database data with ASP.NET

The .NET Framework makes the task of establishing the database tier easier. Learn how to simplify the process by utilising the database tier. Read more »

.NET code generators enable rapid application development

A third-party code generator can be an excellent way to establish rapid .NET application development in your enterprise. Using the DeKlarit tool as an example, learn how code generators can reduce development time and improve code accuracy. Read more »

First Look: ChartFX for .NET

Builder AU Technical Editor, David McAmis takes a fresh look at the new ChartFX tool for enhanced charting and graphing capabilities for .NET developers. Read more »

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Newbie guide to Google's Android

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Google's platform for mobile devices has been announced and ready for developers to get their hands dirty. Here's the basics of what it's all about and the core architecture overview. Read more »

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