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UN group extends reach of Linux

The International Open Source Network produced a Linux desktop manual as part of an effort to encourage developing countries to use open-source software. Read more »

Yahoo to launch 100MB free e-mail

Yahoo this week will begin offering 100MB of extra storage for users of its free e-mail service as part of an overall redesign of its mail service. Read more »

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SOA do's and don'ts, part II

In this second part on how you can achieve rapid, pragmatic results when implementing SOA we have 5 more tips on platforms, proprietary technology and keeping it simple. Read more »

Using Agile Software Development, part three

In our final article for this series, we see how the development team interacts with the customer, and how to get them involved in the process. Read more »

Making an open source living, part 2

Steven Noels, a Belgian consultant and member of the Apache Software Foundation claims running a business based on open source software is possible. Read more »

Designing for distant shores, part 2

In our final part in our series on selling software overseas, Angus Kidman identifies the business issues you'll need to address. Read more »

Mobile development in Australia--Part 3

In the final part in this series, Builder AU wraps up with advice for developers wanting to take their mobile applications to market. Read more »

Mobile development in Australia--Part 2

In the second part of our series on mobile development in Australia, Builder AU investigates the skills required and key technical considerations for a succesful mobile deployment. Read more »

Mobile development in Australia--Part 1

In the first of a three-part series on mobile development in Australia, Simon Sharwood explores the real market opportunities for mobile applications. Read more »

Web application security frameworks (WASF), Part 2: Database lookup

Often, you will want parts of your Web application to be exclusive to certain users. This access distinction requires the use of Web application security frameworks. Continuing our series on Web app security, we explore the database lookup framework. Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 6

In the sixth article of a continuing series, Kevin Koch implements the ASPX GUI layer associated with John's application. The GUI layer ties all of the previously established application tiers together. Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 5

In the fifth article of our continuing Web services series, Kevin Koch implements the business logic and Web services associated with Tom's business tier, including the implementation of security protocols and asynchronous notification. Read more »

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  • Staff XP stays on life support for longer

    This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Chris Duckett The good and truly awful celluloid depictions of computers

    Ever wonder why your lawyer uncle leaves the room whenever you turn over to Boston Legal? Or why your forensic science cousin can't stand crime drama? You know the answer: it’s the horrid trivialisation and dumbing down of an occupation to make it appear entertaining. Sometimes it is so unbelievable that it actually hurts and yelling at the screen is the only outlet. Read more »

    -- posted by Chris Duckett

  • Brendon Chase Apple's iPhone engineers to tour Sydney, Melbourne

    Aussie developers will be able to get up close and personal with some of the iPhone engineers in November to learn how to build applications for the platform. Read more »

    -- posted by Brendon Chase

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