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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
An orchestrated approach

An orchestrated approach

Concerto Software has acquired Rockwell First Point Contact, claiming the move will expand its global reach in the contact centre solution space.
Claire Doble Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
JPMorgan chase cancels US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM

JPMorgan chase cancels US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM

The inexorable march of outsourcing took an abrupt about face yesterday, when JPMorgan Chase bank cancelled its US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM and said it would take back the 4000 employees working at IBM on the bank's IT programs.
W. David Gardner Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
OSIA calls for WINE

OSIA calls for WINE

Industry body Open Source Industry Australia (OSIA) has called on PC manufacturers to contribute to the completion of WINE, an open source re-implementation of the Windows API that would allow Linux to run most Windows applications and deliver higher margins to PC vendors.
Staff Writers Sep 14 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have rescheduled the phase one rollout of their interoperability pact to October as the companies weigh additional areas of co-operation.
Paula Rooney Sep 14 2004, 12:00AM Software
Domain Names Australia loses appeal

Domain Names Australia loses appeal

An Australian domain-name company has lost its appeal to the Full Federal Court.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Net Return in reseller recruitment drive

Net Return in reseller recruitment drive

Net Return -- the exclusive distributor for web-based application software NetSuite -- wants resellers, and has hired Brad Lencken as its new Sydney-based channel manager to drive partner sales.
Byron Connolly Sep 9 2004, 12:00AM Software
Distributor targets demand for low-cost thin client conversion

Distributor targets demand for low-cost thin client conversion

A new distributor plans to take advantage of an explosion of interest in customisable thin client offerings, signing up to sell New Zealand vendor Asterisk’s hybrid thin client Linux workstations and fat-to-thin conversion devices.
Fleur Doidge Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Software

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