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Debian tipped for February release
The long-awaited next version of the Debian open-source operating system is most likely to be released in February, according to members of the Debian community. Read more »
Google exec lets slip Android release date?
A Google executive may have inadvertently tipped the wireless industry's hand on the launch time frame for Android phones. Read more »
User group tips new Oracle products
Oracle's Australian user group is tipping the software giant could announce new versions of its e-business suite, application server and database at its annual OpenWorld conference in the US next week. Read more »
Google reduces cookie lifespan by 30 years
Google has tipped its hand to privacy advocates and agreed to cut the lifespan of user cookies by up to 30 years -- instead, the search giant will implement a rolling two-year auto-renew policy. Read more »
Google's OpenSocial opens new online battle
Google have taken the online social networking battle to a new level with the announcement of a new set of APIs that can be used to create applications on any site that wishes to participate. Read more »
Wanted: Windows Hackers
Microsoft has said it wants to get more security researchers into Redmond to demonstrate flaws in its software, and it wants them to come back every six months. Read more »
Putting Vista in the fast lane
Microsoft hopes to tackle an age-old problem with the next version of Windows: How to keep PCs running like new. Read more »
Builder's November Top Ten
Have you missed any of the hottest technology development stories published in the past month? Builder Australia can help you keep in touch with the top ten stories of November. Read more »
Court curbs Microsoft Java distribution
Federal judges in the US have dealt a legal blow to Sun, tossing out most of a preliminary injunction requiring Microsoft to carry its rival's version of an interpreter for the Java programming language. Read more »
MySQL boasts might against big players
MySQL kicked off its first-ever users conference by releasing the source code of its upcoming MySQL 5.0 product and touting its reputation as the little database company that could. Read more »
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Five XML in .NET tips
.NET's XML classes may not work quite like you expect. Check out these tips for using them more effectively and then share your own tricks with other members. Read more »
Embedded software development tips
Debugging embedded code can be quite a challenge. To make it a little easier, we offer tips on implementing a profiler and using printf() to debug code. Read more »
Tips on optimising your SQL Server indexes
Proper indexing is a major factor in performance tuning your SQL Server database. Follow these tips to get your applications in tiptop shape. Read more »
Three top tips for surviving open source projects
Managing an open source project can present unique challenges to even veteran project managers. These tips will help you learn how to successfully manage an open source project. Read more »
Managers should adopt a technical mentor
You may not have the time to read or the money to burn on analysts' reports, but adopting a technical mentor can help you keep your skills fresh. Here are the pros and cons of making the move. Read more »
Managing and parsing your Apache logs
Apache server logs contain a wealth of information about the visitors to your site. We show you a few basic tips and tricks for managing and parsing those log files to find the wheat in an ocean of chaff. Read more »
Make your C# code more readable with comments
Application developers enjoy solving problems and churning out line after line of code, but the mere mention of documentation sends them running for the exit. Here are some tips for comments using C#. Read more »
How to respond to a corporate RFP
This article takes the mystery out of responding to an RFP. These tips and tricks will help you craft a response that will cut through the clutter. Read more »
You're spending too much time planning when. . .
The key to balancing your development time is to recognise when you're spending too much time planning. Here are some tips from Builder.com Read more »
IT Whiz Kid: Howard Siow
In the first part of an ongoing series, ZDNet Australia and the Australian Computer Society take a look at the young minds that will shape the future of Australia's IT industry. Read more »
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StartupCamp comes to Melbourne
-- In early October, Melbourne will get its own version of the StartupCamp project that saw three new technology start-ups launched last weekend. Read more »
Sydney start-up Streem launches news site
-- Sydney-based start-up Streem yesterday formally launched a new online news site, saying it would differ from traditional media outlets by paying readers a small fee for any content they submitted. Read more »
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On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.