Sun Microsystems took a new open-source step this week, enlisting the outside world's help in an attempt to create a brand-new programming language called Fortress.
Sun Microsystems and the NSW Government are offering 15 scholarships - each worth AU$135,000 - to students, in an attempt to address the shortage of Java programmers in Australia.
Sun Microsystems has leapfrogged ahead of IBM in one part of a contest to see whose top-end Unix server is more powerful
It may not rise to the popularity of "Antiques Roadshow," but Sun Microsystems is betting a new TV show will help boost recognition of its Java software.
A US-based security research group has launched an open challenge to the wider security community to help them improve their tool, honeyd, and is expecting plenty of input from Australian contributors.
Sun Microsystems has leapfrogged ahead of IBM in one part of a contest to see whose top-end Unix server is more powerful
Big Blue heavyweight Bob wants Sun's Java to be open-sourced and ultimately turned into a standard.
The software company has made a big show about opening up its APIs, but has it really changed its stance towards open source?
In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.
Critics are already calling for curbs on Microsoft, fearing that it will use its OS clout to squeeze Google out of its hard-earned position of dominance. But wouldn't we be better off with some good competition?
The group of programmers working to run Linux on Microsoft's Xbox video game console is seeking the software giant's seal of approval.
Netscape 6 is a total rewrite--in fact, its predecessor, Communicator 4.7, has more in common with Microsofts' Internet Explorer than it does with Netscape 6.
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In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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