Despite Microsoft's claim it will not sue developers that build free open source software on Microsoft platforms, a caveat leaves a yawning space for its legal teeth to gnash those that commercialise the software.
While some critics may chide Microsoft for losing focus over its desire to play in many markets, from desktop software to game consoles to mobile devices, the company's top guy says it's a necessary move to stay relevant in the market.
Yahoo has announced a program to encourage the development of software around distributed computing, with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University already signed up.
Yahoo is buying e-mail software provider Zimbra for about $350 million, the companies announced on Monday.
Yahoo has unveiled OneConnect, a new tool that allows mobile phone users to aggregate their social-networking updates and messaging in one spot on their phones at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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The Web portal is set to announce an agreement to add WebEx online collaboration features into its enterprise instant messaging software.
Cerulean Studios has released a software patch that will let a version of its Trillian instant-messaging service communicate with Yahoo Messenger, according to its co-founder.
Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.
Microsoft has added the Office moniker to its upcoming enterprise instant-messaging software in a branding move intended to heighten the product's appeal to potential business buyers.
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