IBM is considering releasing its DB2 database-management software under an open-source licence.
Google has open sourced an internal development tool called 'Protocol Buffers', a data description language that forms a basic part of the operation of the company's vast computing cluster.
Google has joined the Open Invention Network (OIN) which will see it agree to cross-license open- source-related patents to other members free of charge.
Google has launched a new site intended to serve as a central resource for developers working on applications related to the popular search engine.
Red Hat moved quickly on Friday to pour cold water on Microsoft's partnership with Novell.
Industry watchers claim Sun Microsystems is playing a dangerous game with its decision to position Solaris as open source -- a move which will see it go head to head with Linux.
Unix copyrights in hand, SCO tells companies that licenses will keep them out of the courtroom.
analysis By purchasing SuSE Linux, Novell shows it's serious about breaking from its NetWare roots and riding the Linux wave.
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