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Microsoft frowned at for smiley patent

A software patent filed by Microsoft in the US has been described as 'very dangerous'. 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 »

Schwartz swipes at the GPL

The GPL imposes a 'predatory obligation to disgorge IP back to the wealthiest nation in the world' on its users, according to Sun's president. Read more »

Jef Raskin, Mac interface expert, dies at 61

Jef Raskin, the human-computer interface expert largely credited with beginning the Macintosh project for Apple Computer, died Saturday at age 61. Read more »

Eolas, Microsoft make their case--again

Microsoft faces a friendly panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals on a key issue in the crucial Web patent fight. Read more »

Father of Java set for Australian tour

The original designer of the Java programming language, James Gosling, is planning to visit Australia early in 2005 for two capital city seminars aimed at local developers. Read more »

VMWare virtually not there at AU Microsoft Virtual Server launch?

Microsoft yesterday gave TechEd attendees a preview of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 after conference organisers apparently strong-armed an exhibitor to reduce exposure for VMWare, the main competitor to the new product. Read more »

Factiva laughs off Google threat at AU conference

Factiva's chief executive officer has dismissed suggestions that the company's paid search services are under threat from high-profile free offerings such as Google's rival news search. Read more »

Q&A: George Stathakopoulos

Microsoft's global head of product security, George Stathakopoulos, is leading the company's efforts to dam the rising tide of security problems confronting it. Read more »

More flaws foul security of open-source repository

Six more security flaws are found in the popular program for maintaining code under development. Read more »

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The top 4 things project managers do to reduce software quality

Project managers often use techniques that reduce cost and the development time without impacting quality. However, it is possible for them to push their techniques too far. Here is how. Read more »

Apply your project management toolkit

When something unexpected occurs you should always have a project management tool that you can pull out to help you deal with it. Read more »

Dealing with your employee's inner geek

People who are attracted to the creative effort of new technology don't like procedural work. Don't let the desire for new gadgets develop into change for change's sake. Read more »

How to avert the big don'ts in creating a white paper

Knowing from the outset what can kill a white paper's value is critical to making sure the development effort isn't misguided. Find out how to avoid the most common mistakes. Read more »

Don't confuse motivation with measurement in project success

Project managers usually plan not to fail rather than to succeed. Changing the measurements lets everyone participate in a win/win situation, but don't lose sight of the original goals. Read more »

How to call a truce when departments battle

It's easy to dismiss the relationship between developers and marketers as a battle of the left brain vs. the right. Use these tips to call a truce. Read more »

Are self-organising projects right around the corner?

Self-organising software systems are on the horizon and could change the way project managers operate. Read more »

Suit up or shut up

A recent article suggesting that the days of informal dress codes for techies were over has created a storm of controversy. Builder Australia's Brendon Chase has his say on the future of the denim-clad workforce. Read more »

Which is more valuable: Support or project work?

Does your organisation put a higher value on support or project development work? Columnist Tom Mochal lists the values of each type and asks you to weigh in on the situation in your shop. Read more »

Planning a Web-based project management system

Here's how one large construction company planned a Web-based project management system. You'll learn firsthand about how the company met the challenges presented by a massive project. Read more »

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