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Ubuntu debuts Jaunty Jackalope

The Ubuntu project has detailed plans for the April 2009 version of its Linux distribution, continuing its habit of naming its software after animals by dubbing Ubuntu 9.04 "The Jaunty Jackalope". Read more »

Microsoft fixes Vista SP1's endless reboot trap

Microsoft is resuming automatic distribution of a SP1 prerequisite update, which sent some Vista users into an endless reboot cycle during installation. Read more »

Microsoft co-operation working well: Samba author

Co-operation between Microsoft and the developers of the open source Samba protocol is going much better since a landmark settlement in December, according to the software's original developer. Read more »

Firefox 3 gives browser security, Web app makeover

Mozilla has released a new beta version of Firefox 3, with the popular open source Web browser featuring significant new features that according to its makers will improve security, ease of use and the rendering of Web pages. Read more »

Linux coders join green revolution

Programmers have begun serious work to cut consumption, extend PC Linux battery life and ease server costs. Read more »

Sun forecasts end to 'Frankenstein' computing

In the next few years, a "phase change" will take place as companies stop running their own customised computing infrastructure, Sun Microsystems Chief Technology Officer Greg Papadopoulos predicted Thursday. Read more »

Blackout hits major Web sites

A domain name outage Tuesday morning that left many popular Web sites such as Yahoo, Google, Microsoft.com and Apple.com temporarily inaccessible was the result of an Internet attack, according to Web infrastructure company Akamai. Read more »

Vista's answer to PC power woes

When it comes to power management on most electronic devices, things are pretty simple. There's "off," and then there's "on." Read more »

Gates: We're entering 'live era' of software

Kicking off what he called the "live era" of software, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said on Tuesday that the company plans to launch new Internet-based complements to its core products. Read more »

MySQL addresses open-source license problem

MySQL has taken a step to mend a rift in the open-source world by updating a controversial licensing provision that had broken a close tie between the MySQL database and PHP. Read more »

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Does a compiler class still matter?

In this age of ever-faster hardware and complicated operating systems, does it really make sense for a CS student to have a compiler class in their c.v.? Rex Baldazo says yes and no. Read more »

Pick up the basics of .NET Framework multithreaded programming

Writing multithreaded .NET applications can be tough for beginning programmers. We'll show you how to create threads and how the syntax differs for VB.NET, C++, and C#. Read more »

System info with VB

Read this article from Builder.com to learn about retrieving drive and system information in Visual Basic. Read more »

Should you hire the COBOL guy?

Hiring a programmer from the COBOL days can bring a valuable asset to your shop, both in terms of hands-on development and in intangibles. Read more »

Avoid problems when task switching with RTOS

Here's a look at the advantages of using an RTOS, along with several key issues to watch out for. Read more »

TopCoder: More than competition

Ever wanted to challenge the developer in the next cube to a duel? TopCoder lets you do just that. And it might just land you a new job too. Read more »

Manipulate instances of Windows forms in C#

This article is the first in a series that's intended to ease the learning curve and help you get started working productively with C#. Read more »

Analyse your managed .NET code with FxCop

Check your .NET code for bugs and compare it against Microsoft's design guidelines via the freely available FxCop. Learn more about this code analysis tool. Read more »

Access and reusable ASP code

Take a look at six reusable ASP code functions that will help you quickly build database-enabled Web sites using Microsoft Office technologies. Read more »

Debug your Java code with ease using JPDA

The Java Platform Debugger Architecture (JPDA) helps developers debug a running Java application in all situations. Peter V. Mikhalenko explains how this technology works and discusses some practical aspects of its usage. Read more »

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Samba gets an inside look at Microsoft documentation

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- A complicated third-party arrangement means that the open-source Samba project will be able to make use of proprietary documents describing Microsoft file-sharing software. Read more »

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