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NT exit lifts Linux chances

NT exit lifts Linux chances

The 24 December demise of general support for Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0 may give alternate operating systems, such as Linux, a temporary opportunity.
Gregg Keizer Dec 29 2004, 12:00AM Software
Online US sales tax tipped for 2005

Online US sales tax tipped for 2005

The proposed passage of US federal legislation to enforce the collection of sales taxes on internet sales is gaining momentum and is likely to become a major effort before Congress in 2005.
W. David Gardner Dec 24 2004, 12:00AM Software
Merry Christmas from CRN

Merry Christmas from CRN

AJB Publishing would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy Christmas holiday. This website will next be updated on Wednesday 29 December.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004, 12:00AM Software
European ruling against Microsoft welcomed

European ruling against Microsoft welcomed

RealNetworks, Novell, Samba and others applauded a European court's ruling this week against Microsoft but agreed it's still unclear how the terms and conditions will affect their interests.
Paula Rooney Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
DoCoMo invests in US Linux vendor

DoCoMo invests in US Linux vendor

Linux as a platform for mobile devices got another boost this week when Japanese wireless operator NTT DoCoMo announced it has invested in US Linux vendor MontaVista Software.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Opera shows Windows mobile browser preview

Opera shows Windows mobile browser preview

Norway's Opera Software has publicly released a technical preview of a Windows Mobile version of its Opera Browser.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft to strip down Windows in Europe

Microsoft to strip down Windows in Europe

A European court has ruled that Microsoft must release a new version of Windows without Media Player and new server protocols, even though the company's formal appeal has yet to be heard.
Paula Rooney Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Enterprises warned off Google Desktop

Enterprises warned off Google Desktop

A recently-disclosed -- and patched -- flaw in Google Desktop Search drew a repeated warning from research analysts about the danger of using first-generation local search tools from the likes of Google, Microsoft, and others.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
EU software patents in limbo

EU software patents in limbo

A measure that could allow widespread software patenting in Europe was unexpectedly tabled this week by the European Union's Council in Brussels.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft, Citrix renew Longhorn vows

Microsoft, Citrix renew Longhorn vows

Microsoft and Citrix Systems have extended their longstanding technology sharing pact for terminal services another five years.
Paula Rooney Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
Office push at new developer forum

Office push at new developer forum

Microsoft will continue its push Office as an application development platform by giving it a developers' conference of its own.
Barbara Darrow Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Software
Open source to rocket in 2005

Open source to rocket in 2005

Open source software will influence the VoIP market in a big way next year, according to VoIP pioneer Jeff Pulver, who released his predictions this week in the US.
W. David Gardner Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft aims to ease license tracking

Microsoft aims to ease license tracking

Microsoft plans to unveil a tool next year aimed at helping business customers keep track of their licensed software.
Barbara Darrow Dec 20 2004, 12:00AM Software
Ellison faces strong SAP

Ellison faces strong SAP

And then there were two. Now thatUS $10.3 billion in cash has finally sealed Oracle's hold on PeopleSoft, the business applications arena has only two primary players: SAP and Oracle.
Rochelle Garner Dec 20 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun talks up Solaris 10 for ISVs

Sun talks up Solaris 10 for ISVs

Sun has started promoting Solaris 10 to ISVs and channel partners with a range of sweeteners, including extra help for partners porting Solaris on to x86.
Fleur Doidge Dec 15 2004, 12:00AM Software
Novell fast tracks Linux

Novell fast tracks Linux

Novell is lighting a fire under its desktop plans to face off against Microsoft's next generation of Windows in 2006.
Paula Rooney Dec 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Reseller Alphawest and vendor partner Sun Microsystems have given Australia’s largest university a $150,000 SunFire grid computing package as part of a grid computing promotion.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Oracle challenges ISVs on software stack

Oracle challenges ISVs on software stack

Larry Ellison has said Oracle will continue to take on former ISV allies in its quest to beat Microsoft at its own game.
Barbara Darrow Dec 10 2004, 12:00AM Software
Concorde no longer flying in Brisbane

Concorde no longer flying in Brisbane

Brisbane reseller Concorde Computer has entered voluntary administration with a rumoured $1.6 million in debts after a poor October-November period was the last straw in several years of dwindling returns.
Fleur Doidge Dec 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Shein and Co put faith in Net Return

Shein and Co put faith in Net Return

Net Return, the Australasian distributor of NetSuite, has announced that it is to receive funding from a collective of high profile investors led by former Com Tech boss David Shein.
Staff Writers , Emily Kerry Dec 6 2004, 12:00AM Software

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