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Oracle issues final offer for PeopleSoft

Oracle issues final offer for PeopleSoft

Enough may be enough for Oracle. Early this week, the database giant upped its cash bid for PeopleSoft for, what it says is the final time, to US$24 per share up from US$21.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004, 12:00AM Software
Game News: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. delayed until at least May 2005

Game News: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. delayed until at least May 2005

Game developer GSC has announced that their ambitions debut PC game S.T.A.L.K.E.R has been pushed back to at least May 2005.
blank blank , Damien Virulhapen Nov 2 2004, 12:00AM Software
PeopleSoft aligns With IBM and i-flex

PeopleSoft aligns With IBM and i-flex

Companies will work together to develop a "risk and compliance dashboard" for Basel II.
Ivan Schneider Nov 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO Group has launched a "marketplace" website promoting upcoming projects, the first of three initiatives targeting resellers and third party UNIX developers.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004, 12:00AM Software
Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

On the same day Novell and Dell announced a major Linux pact, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent customers a memo touting the benefits of migrating to Windows rather than Linux.
Paula Rooney Oct 28 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sony announces dates, prices for new gaming devices

Sony announces dates, prices for new gaming devices

Sony Computer Entertainment's (SCE) next generation handheld gaming device will go on sale in Japan 12 December for RRP ¥19,800 ($250).
Damien Virulhapen Oct 28 2004, 12:00AM Software
EverQuest II set for 8 November release

EverQuest II set for 8 November release

Game industry giant Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed 8 November as the ship date for the highly anticipated sequel to its monster online PC hit EverQuest.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 26 2004, 12:00AM Software
Open source starts campaign against Euro patents

Open source starts campaign against Euro patents

A group of companies promoting open source software has launched a campaign in Europe designed to bolster copyright at the expense of patent law to safeguard the spread of open-source software.
W. David Gardner Oct 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Labelling 2005 a "breakout year" for its server operating-system line, Microsoft this week laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM Software
ACS calls for software quality assurance

ACS calls for software quality assurance

The ACS has called on the adoption of software "quality assurance methodologies" to improve Australia's status as an offshoring destination and ensure better risk management practices.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
Novell warns of more Linux lawsuits

Novell warns of more Linux lawsuits

Novell executives in the US have fired a warning shot in the continuing industry battle over software patent lawsuits.
Matt McKenzie Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Ex Sun and Oracle execs in open source startup

Ex Sun and Oracle execs in open source startup

Two former executives from Sun and Oracle plan to launch in December a US-based open source startup called SpikeSource, designed to provide Linux integration services.
Paula Rooney Oct 11 2004, 12:00AM Software
Software transforms iPod into PC backup device

Software transforms iPod into PC backup device

All those millions of iPod mobile music players are getting an additional personality via a software package that enables iPod users to back up their PC settings on their iPods.
Staff Writers Oct 8 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun’s McNealy targets Red Hat

Sun’s McNealy targets Red Hat

Sun Microsystems' chief executive Scott McNealy appears to be looking for a new target, now that long-time adversary Microsoft agreed to pay Sun US$2 billion. Open source software provider Red Hat might just fill the bill.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned

Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned

Upcoming game Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude has been refused classification and banned by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) due to its sexual content.
blank blank , John Gillooly & Byron Connolly Oct 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Open source tender stirs political hornet’s nest

Open source tender stirs political hornet’s nest

A NSW Government tender for open source software has caused a political stoush, with Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca, slammed by the Opposition.
Staff Writers Oct 5 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun: Get ready for negative margins

Sun: Get ready for negative margins

Sun Microsystems is exploring a margin-negative model for hardware in order to win more business and solution providers should be preparing for that scenario, said Jonathan Schwartz, Sun president and COO.
Scott Campbell Oct 5 2004, 12:00AM Software
CA retrenches 800 staff

CA retrenches 800 staff

Computer Associates International on Wednesday announced it will shed 800 employees from its worldwide workforce, saving US$70 million a year in the process.
Dan Neel Sep 30 2004, 12:00AM Software
Qld reseller partners hospitality industry in software initiative

Qld reseller partners hospitality industry in software initiative

Queensland reseller Byte Power has partnered Australian hospitality industry body Restaurant & Catering Australia to push POS and retail management software to the latter’s members.
Staff Writers Sep 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
IAmEmo set to reflect user mood

IAmEmo set to reflect user mood

In a push to popularise MMS services in Australia, a local company has released IAmEmo -- a cartoon lizard which helps display the sender's mood.
Ty Pendelbury Sep 17 2004, 12:00AM Software

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