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Microsoft eyes making desktop apps free

Even as Microsoft readies a host of new ad-supported online services to battle rivals, the software maker has been mulling a plan to offer free, ad-supported versions of some of its desktop products, CNET News.com has learned. Read more »

Sun launches open-source digital rights plan

After years of work, Sun Microsystems has begun trying to rally corporate allies behind a neutral standard for digital rights management, technology that governs how music, video or other information can be used or copied. Read more »

Developers invent anti-jerk software

Are you a jerk on the phone? You might want to be a bit nicer the next time you take that call. Read more »

Google tries to patent Web syndication ads

Google is claiming that it has invented a unique way to distribute online advertising via syndicated news feeds--and it wants a patent for the technology. Read more »

A closer look at Java

Ten years ago, Sun Microsystems publicly debuted Java, software that initially helped establish the company's forward-thinking reputation and that later spread to most corners of the computer industry. James Gosling is the man behind the technology. Read more »

Oracle 10g release two arrives

This month should see the release of the a more secure version of Oracle's grid database. Read more »

Oracle warms to Eclipse with open-source project

Oracle has proposed a project to the Eclipse open-source foundation to ease creation of high-end Java applications. Read more »

Software wants to predict your thoughts

WordLogic has just released software that lets people type in a few keystrokes--then has the computer spell the rest of the word. Read more »

CA readies patent pledge

Computer Associates plans to submit a portion of its patent portfolio to open-source developers, following moves by other technology companies delving into open source. Read more »

Longhorn developer preview due in April

Microsoft plans in April to offer you an updated test version of Longhorn, along with more details on what's in store with the next major update to Windows. Read more »

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How to be a proactive project manager

There are three types of project managers--accidental ones, good ones, and proactive ones. Which one are you? Read more »

The Web as a platform

As a gross over-generalisation, software developers don't care much for the latest trends in fashion. Read more »

Creating XPCOM components with JavaScript

Mozilla browsers are opening up a world of opportunities with the ability to use Cross Platform Component Object Model (XPCOM) components. Read more »

Use .NET to develop and implement a Web service solution

This is the first in a series of articles that focuses on developing a Web service from start to finish and consuming it with various clients. Read more »

Delphi 2005 Architect Review

Borland's Delphi 2005 has just hit the streets here in Australia. Glenn Stephens takes the new IDE out for a spin. Read more »

Making an open source living, part 1

Running a business based on open source software is possible, as we found out when we interviewed Steven Noels, a Belgian consultant and member of the Apache Software Foundation. Read more »

Choosing a blog server

Want to build your very own blog server? David McAmis takes a look at the options available and key considerations before jumping into the task. Read more »

The problem with US patents

Commentary-- Many patented ideas required little more than half a brain, five minutes of uninterrupted privacy, a napkin, and a pen for scribbling. We need some changes. Read more »

Ensuring a successful consulting engagement

Consultants can be a great help to a software project or team but it's important to get the right person on board. Scott Withrow shares his advice in this article. Read more »

Grant Web servers secure database access

Allowing Web clients to access a database is a delicate matter that should not be attempted lightly or without careful consideration. Read more »

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