Open source applications
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers... more
In this potential clash of the titans, the fight for open standards in the cloud market could easily fall by the wayside... more
Savings are a big factor in the move to open-source virtualization, but so is the ability to tweak the software to suit specific requirements... more
The Google Chrome OS is generating excitement, but it doesn't seem to be compelling enough to be worth the hype... more
Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.... more
Google demonstrated its Google Chrome OS, a Web-centric operating system set to be officially released in 2010... more
Come and get it! The source code for Chrome OS is now online.... more
The EU claims to be the friend of open source. But insisting on a spin-off of MySQL benefits no one -- except a tiny European software maker afraid to compete with Oracle... more
We look back at the speculation surrounding Google's hotly-anticipated Linux-based OS.... more
Mozilla also updates Firefox 3.6 Beta, just two weeks after first preview
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Google will release its Google Chrome operating system some time next week, according to reports. ... more
Someone will surely benefit if the deal falls through, but it won't be MySQL customers... more
In a statement, SAP strongly denies 'misleading speculation' raised in a recent Wall Street Journal editorial... more
The Commission's statement of objections focuses on its concerns about Oracle owning the open-source MySQL database... more
The data center at the Daadab refugee camp connects developers and data entry wokers to jobs... more
Pumped-up features and relatively low prices are giving open source products more inroads to corporate networks than ever before... more
Lightweight music organizer/player Jaangle has heavy-duty format support and lots of nifty features.... more
The Nook has two important capabilities that could expand the market for e-book readers beyond Amazon's device... more
Considers 'tab-on-top' look for Windows, Linux; denies it will 'Chrome-ify' Firefox
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